After years of trying to persuade Kara Nortman to become a partner at Upfront Ventures I can officially announce now that she’s joined us effective immediately. People often ask me what VCs look for when we hire partners and many have asked how to become VCs themselves one day. MORE
A while back when I was reading the press I saw a quote from Randy Komisar, a partner at Kleiner Perkins that was simple, yet profound. He was quoted as saying, “Being a great partner is as important as being smart or being right.”. What does it mean to be a great partner? When I think about partners I think about: integrity, loyalty, commitment, trust and knowing that somebody will be there for me in good times and bad. Being a great partner is being a mensch. MORE
Uncategorized business partners co-founders couplepreneurs partnershipStarting a business with a co-founder is risky business without having the proper plans and expectations in place from day one. MORE
The partners at Benchmark are excited to announce that Sarah Tavel has joined the firm as our newest General Partner. About a year ago, we asked our venture partner Scott Belsky who he thought had the greatest potential to become one of the best investors of the next decade. Early on, at Bessemer Venture Partners, she helped source and pursue companies as varied as Pinterest and GitHub well before they were broadly understood. MORE
If you think about it, you should realize that not everyone is ‘ideal partner material.’ Most of us learn that fact from other partner relationships, like dating and marriage. business co-founders entrepreneur partner relationships MORE
You don’t have to do everything yourself—a partner can be an asset to your business. For this reason, you might consider working with a business partner. But, how can you find and cultivate a business partner relationship like that? Choose a partner you can trust. “A MORE
Starting a business with a partner is like getting married. Plan business partners cofounders collaboration partnership starting a businessBefore you say “I do” to just anyone, consider the following. MORE
Many startup founders are of the opinion that partnerships are the way to quickly scale, but as I mentioned, most partnering relationships either never materialize after much effort or create negative value. startups partnerships partnering strategy sales MORE
The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” Some people are too independent to be partner material. MORE
The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” MORE
Recently, Return Path launched their innovative new Partner Platform solution , the first deliverability platform built exclusively for ESPs, with extensive input from their longstanding ESP partners. The post Return Path’s Partner Platform Solution appeared first on Feld Thoughts. MORE
The challenge is how to find that elusive perfect-fit partner. As a mentor to aspiring business owners, I often get asked to find that partner for them, since founders are usually too busy with their solution. I always laugh, and ask them if they want me to find a spouse for them as well, since the right partner requires many of same attributes of chemistry, values, and passion. In fact, your ideal partner may also be an investor. MORE
YouEarnedIt, a startup focused on rewarding employees at companies, has landed an investment from Vista Equity Partners, based in Austin. The Austin based startup also received investment from its previous investors, Ridge Ventures and Silverton Partners. MORE
Both partners must not forget they are still competitors. Even for small companies, it is critical that all employees be well-informed about what skills, technology and information can be shared with their partner and what is off-limits. MORE
I think this applies to anyone who has a partner with a major illness – a stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s, or depression. You are already pouring an enormous amount of your energy into your partner and not much, if anything, is coming back. MORE
As an advisor to startups, I often get asked what to look for in an ideal co-founder or business partner. After some reflection, I now realize these attributes are necessary but not sufficient to be an ideal business partner. business entrepreneur Eric Schmidt partner startup MORE
Both partners must not forget they are still competitors. Even for small companies, it is critical that all employees be well-informed about what skills, technology and information can be shared with their partner and what is off-limits. MORE
But SAP unabashedly says Our Partners are Job 1. Most companies will say things like customers are our highest priority. Or quality. Or Investors. Or even write bestselling books about "Employees First". Not sure how else to explain that SAP. Enterprise Software (IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP MORE
These are actual results a startup Ringadoc got from their partner program. Chris Samila , Partnerships Manager at Optimizely shares: “We saw building and supporting a partner ecosystem as a massive opportunity. So we started building out the partner program.”. MORE
Finding a business partner. We turned to the experts at the Young Entrepreneur Council for their advice on what to look for in a potential business partner; here are the six areas they said were most important. 6 essential traits to seek in a potential business partner. MORE
Finding the right business partner is no easy feat. The stark reality is that you will most likely work your way through multiple business partners as you embark down your desired career path, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. MORE
Morgan Flager, a general partner of Silverton Partners, one of Austin’s oldest home-grown VC firms, is an active investor in early-stage technology startups in Austin. MORE
Better yet, how does Amazon partner with brands? Amazon doesn’t partner with brands – each brand needs to build and manage its own Amazon strategy. MORE
It’s fine for one to be the visible head of the company, but if you look at recent great successes of recent times, almost always there is a partner behind the scenes who was key to making the right things happen. Do online research on crowdfunding and partner dating sites. MORE
It’s great to finally have an icon, I love the way we’ve shifted the emphasis to the ‘Partners’ in Forward Partners and, last but not least, the process we went through is a great example of how we work. Forward Partners I love our new logo! MORE
Every so often, I’ll meet with a founding team and they will tell me that they met with a “Partner” at a VC firm. If I wasn’t riffing off of an inside joke that’s funny to me, I’d boringly call this post “Understanding the use of the Partner title in the VC industry.” Back then you had Managing Directors/General Partners, Venture Partners/Partners, and then Principal/Associates. MORE
Fortunately, I’ve got amazing partners. As a result, we’ve always been active at moving primary responsibility for a company (which we define as a board seat) between partners. In addition, we do this exercise as each partner returns from their one month annual sabbatical, as the other three partners have already been handling that partner’s primary responsibilities. The post Load Balancing Between VC Partners appeared first on Feld Thoughts. MORE
My partners Chris Moody , Seth Levine , and Lindel Eakman are all blogging right now. My other two partners, Ryan McIntyre and Jason Mendelson have blogged in the past, ut took a break in 2017. If you are following and reading me, I encourage you to follow and read my partners to get the full view of how we think about things at Foundry Group. The post My Partners Blogging In 2017 appeared first on Feld Thoughts. MORE
Leaving a career in law, Michael Kaye founded ClearLight Partners to help businesses meet their full potential. MORE
The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal business partner. In this article, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” MORE
We are excited to announce that Chris Moody is joining Foundry Group as a partner. There would be no generational planning, no transitions to younger partners, and no senior partner hold-outs who would hang onto economics well after they had stopped working. Recognizing this, we started to make a list of people we would consider adding as partners, as one of our deeply held beliefs was never to have associates, venture partners, or EIRs as part of our firm. MORE
Today is amongst the proudest days I’ve had at Upfront Ventures — getting the chance to announce that Kevin Zhang has been promoted to Partner. We are sparring partners, not “deciders.” MORE
The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” MORE
The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” business entrepreneur partner startup traits MORE
Mark Suster suggested: how about a post on your partners: who they are, how you guys work together & a bit more about how you guys reach decisions on deals? I have two and half partners at Union Square Ventures. After that sale, he joined USV as a venture partner and as a general partner when we raised our second fund in 2008. Many people think I am the "lead partner" at USV. MORE
A while back I talked about how and where to find a co-founder in “ Ten Steps in Choosing the Right Startup Partner ”. The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. MORE
Silverton Partners, based in Austin, announced this month that it has closed on Fund V at $108 million. The post Silverton Partners Closes on a New $108 Million Fund appeared first on SiliconHills. MORE
Should they go after high-tech nerds for partners, or professional technologists? The right answer for a good business partner today is neither of the above. I find that many entrepreneurs are so passionate about their own idea that they can’t stop selling it to potential partners. MORE
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) AP) — Residents of an eastern North Carolina city have a new option for Internet service MORE
Kobie Fuller, Partner at Upfront Ventures We set out to build a venture capital firm that would not only be a beacon for the rapidly growing LA tech ecosystem but also one that would compete and collaborate nationally with the best firms in the country. MORE
LiveOak Venture Partners announced this week that it has expanded its staff. The post LiveOak Venture Partners Adds Two More Investment Professionals appeared first on SiliconHills. LiveOak, based in Austin, added Mike Marcantonio as principal and Mason Rathe as a senior associate. MORE
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MARCH 14, 2014
Every so often, I’ll meet with a founding team and they will tell me that they met with a “Partner” at a VC firm. If I wasn’t riffing off of an inside joke that’s funny to me, I’d boringly call this post “Understanding the use of the Partner title in the VC industry.” Back then you had Managing Directors/General Partners, Venture Partners/Partners, and then Principal/Associates.
Feld Thoughts
APRIL 19, 2017
We are excited to announce that Chris Moody is joining Foundry Group as a partner. There would be no generational planning, no transitions to younger partners, and no senior partner hold-outs who would hang onto economics well after they had stopped working. Recognizing this, we started to make a list of people we would consider adding as partners, as one of our deeply held beliefs was never to have associates, venture partners, or EIRs as part of our firm.
Feld Thoughts
MAY 8, 2018
Recently, Return Path launched their innovative new Partner Platform solution , the first deliverability platform built exclusively for ESPs, with extensive input from their longstanding ESP partners. The post Return Path’s Partner Platform Solution appeared first on Feld Thoughts.
Up and Running
AUGUST 7, 2017
Finding a business partner. We turned to the experts at the Young Entrepreneur Council for their advice on what to look for in a potential business partner; here are the six areas they said were most important. 6 essential traits to seek in a potential business partner.
Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 21, 2016
Fortunately, I’ve got amazing partners. As a result, we’ve always been active at moving primary responsibility for a company (which we define as a board seat) between partners. In addition, we do this exercise as each partner returns from their one month annual sabbatical, as the other three partners have already been handling that partner’s primary responsibilities. The post Load Balancing Between VC Partners appeared first on Feld Thoughts.
Feld Thoughts
OCTOBER 15, 2017
My partners Chris Moody , Seth Levine , and Lindel Eakman are all blogging right now. My other two partners, Ryan McIntyre and Jason Mendelson have blogged in the past, ut took a break in 2017. If you are following and reading me, I encourage you to follow and read my partners to get the full view of how we think about things at Foundry Group. The post My Partners Blogging In 2017 appeared first on Feld Thoughts.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
It’s fine for one to be the visible head of the company, but if you look at recent great successes of recent times, almost always there is a partner behind the scenes who was key to making the right things happen. Do online research on crowdfunding and partner dating sites.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 10, 2016
Both partners must not forget they are still competitors. Even for small companies, it is critical that all employees be well-informed about what skills, technology and information can be shared with their partner and what is off-limits.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 23, 2016
Kobie Fuller, Partner at Upfront Ventures We set out to build a venture capital firm that would not only be a beacon for the rapidly growing LA tech ecosystem but also one that would compete and collaborate nationally with the best firms in the country.
Gust
APRIL 13, 2014
The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.”
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 20, 2015
As an advisor to startups, I often get asked what to look for in an ideal co-founder or business partner. After some reflection, I now realize these attributes are necessary but not sufficient to be an ideal business partner. business entrepreneur Eric Schmidt partner startup
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 14, 2014
Both partners must not forget they are still competitors. Even for small companies, it is critical that all employees be well-informed about what skills, technology and information can be shared with their partner and what is off-limits.
The Equity Kicker
APRIL 1, 2015
It’s great to finally have an icon, I love the way we’ve shifted the emphasis to the ‘Partners’ in Forward Partners and, last but not least, the process we went through is a great example of how we work. Forward Partners I love our new logo!
SiliconHills
MAY 17, 2018
Silverton Partners, based in Austin, announced this month that it has closed on Fund V at $108 million. The post Silverton Partners Closes on a New $108 Million Fund appeared first on SiliconHills.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 22, 2014
The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” business entrepreneur partner startup traits
Up and Running
JUNE 29, 2015
You don’t have to do everything yourself—a partner can be an asset to your business. For this reason, you might consider working with a business partner. But, how can you find and cultivate a business partner relationship like that? Choose a partner you can trust. “A
SiliconHills
APRIL 6, 2018
YouEarnedIt, a startup focused on rewarding employees at companies, has landed an investment from Vista Equity Partners, based in Austin. The Austin based startup also received investment from its previous investors, Ridge Ventures and Silverton Partners.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 16, 2017
The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” Some people are too independent to be partner material.
Feld Thoughts
FEBRUARY 16, 2014
I think this applies to anyone who has a partner with a major illness – a stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s, or depression. You are already pouring an enormous amount of your energy into your partner and not much, if anything, is coming back.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
After years of trying to persuade Kara Nortman to become a partner at Upfront Ventures I can officially announce now that she’s joined us effective immediately. People often ask me what VCs look for when we hire partners and many have asked how to become VCs themselves one day.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 2, 2018
Better yet, how does Amazon partner with brands? Amazon doesn’t partner with brands – each brand needs to build and manage its own Amazon strategy.
Inc Startups
APRIL 24, 2018
Leaving a career in law, Michael Kaye founded ClearLight Partners to help businesses meet their full potential.
YFS Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2015
Starting a business with a partner is like getting married. Plan business partners cofounders collaboration partnership starting a businessBefore you say “I do” to just anyone, consider the following.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.”
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Today is amongst the proudest days I’ve had at Upfront Ventures — getting the chance to announce that Kevin Zhang has been promoted to Partner. We are sparring partners, not “deciders.”
SiliconHills
MAY 23, 2018
LiveOak Venture Partners announced this week that it has expanded its staff. The post LiveOak Venture Partners Adds Two More Investment Professionals appeared first on SiliconHills. LiveOak, based in Austin, added Mike Marcantonio as principal and Mason Rathe as a senior associate.
abovethecrowd.com
MAY 9, 2017
The partners at Benchmark are excited to announce that Sarah Tavel has joined the firm as our newest General Partner. About a year ago, we asked our venture partner Scott Belsky who he thought had the greatest potential to become one of the best investors of the next decade. Early on, at Bessemer Venture Partners, she helped source and pursue companies as varied as Pinterest and GitHub well before they were broadly understood.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 16, 2014
Should they go after high-tech nerds for partners, or professional technologists? The right answer for a good business partner today is neither of the above. I find that many entrepreneurs are so passionate about their own idea that they can’t stop selling it to potential partners.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 8, 2015
A while back when I was reading the press I saw a quote from Randy Komisar, a partner at Kleiner Perkins that was simple, yet profound. He was quoted as saying, “Being a great partner is as important as being smart or being right.”. What does it mean to be a great partner? When I think about partners I think about: integrity, loyalty, commitment, trust and knowing that somebody will be there for me in good times and bad. Being a great partner is being a mensch.
A VC : Venture Capital and Technology
MARCH 4, 2011
Mark Suster suggested: how about a post on your partners: who they are, how you guys work together & a bit more about how you guys reach decisions on deals? I have two and half partners at Union Square Ventures. After that sale, he joined USV as a venture partner and as a general partner when we raised our second fund in 2008. Many people think I am the "lead partner" at USV.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
MAY 15, 2018
The post Welcoming Natalie Luu as an Investing Partner at Lightspeed appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners
YFS Magazine
JULY 25, 2016
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ConversionXL
AUGUST 2, 2017
These are actual results a startup Ringadoc got from their partner program. Chris Samila , Partnerships Manager at Optimizely shares: “We saw building and supporting a partner ecosystem as a massive opportunity. So we started building out the partner program.”.
Inc Startups
JULY 14, 2017
How do you find the right partner to help get your brand there? The path to business transformation is not easy. Innovate
Up and Running
JUNE 13, 2013
Finding the right business partner is no easy feat. The stark reality is that you will most likely work your way through multiple business partners as you embark down your desired career path, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
deal architect
JULY 30, 2013
But SAP unabashedly says Our Partners are Job 1. Most companies will say things like customers are our highest priority. Or quality. Or Investors. Or even write bestselling books about "Employees First". Not sure how else to explain that SAP. Enterprise Software (IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP
Mark Birch
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
Many startup founders are of the opinion that partnerships are the way to quickly scale, but as I mentioned, most partnering relationships either never materialize after much effort or create negative value. startups partnerships partnering strategy sales
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 24, 2010
The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal business partner. In this article, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.”
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JUNE 17, 2018
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) AP) — Residents of an eastern North Carolina city have a new option for Internet service
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 29, 2011
A while back I talked about how and where to find a co-founder in “ Ten Steps in Choosing the Right Startup Partner ”. The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner.
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