Both Sides of the Table
JULY 23, 2014
15 years ago we were at the peak of Internet hype with the launch of many over-capitalized businesses with a market size & opportunity was limited. Always-on connectivity of mobile (164m US smartphone users). Summary: Cheap, mobile, social, global, always-on, one-click-purchase =. Where are we today? The iPhone was released.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
But I hate worse when I let down the people for whom I’ve totally committed my time to: the boards I set on, my limited partners, my colleagues at Upfront, companies that are pitching me and looking for feedback and my family. It’s why the only rude or unexpected mobile phone calls I get are from telemarketers.
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This is going to be BIG.
JUNE 15, 2020
In venture, it’s all about getting an opportunity to make partner and being included in the carry—the economic upside of a fund. Not only is carry a means of economic mobility, but it’s also a reflection of where decision-making authority is within a fund. Not all hires, however, are made equally.
David Teten
AUGUST 15, 2013
Most VCs (including ff Venture Capital ) collect money from independent limited partners in order to form their fund. For example, Qualcomm Ventures hosts an international business plan competition called QPrize , which targets mobile technology startups. 1) Corporate Venture Capital.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 14, 2013
But through expressing points-of-view I can raise above the consciousness of my customers (entrepreneurs and limited partners who invest in VC funds) in ways that I couldn’t without breaking through the noise of the hundreds of others of VCs who also have money. Think about Luma Partners. I am a VC. I hand out money.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 1, 2009
But you can’t keep your pocketbook on the sidelines forever and still expect LPs (limited partners or the people who invest their money in VC funds) to pay you 2% management fees every year. Mobile will likely spawn a whole new wave of innovation because it’s pervasive, location aware and always with you.
Steve Blank
JUNE 1, 2011
Investors get board seats to assure themselves and their limited partners that they are duly informed about their investment. Angel investments in mobile and web apps today are approaching the “throw it against the wall and see if it sticks” strategy. From a VC’s point of view there are two reasons for board meetings.
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