David Teten
JANUARY 19, 2021
Our categorization is not a technical one. Additionally, Flexible VC can accommodate all types of companies, not just asset-lite, tech-enabled companies.”. Early-stage: Cofounder with engineering/ product background from top-tier university or major technology company. Technology-centric businesses. Minimum requirements.
Up and Running
JUNE 14, 2017
It’s possible to simulate user experience through existing, lower-tech resources. The end user of the application was those who recycled, however, the recycling and reward redemption process required partnerships with recycling facilities, local businesses, and government agencies. No application and no advanced technology whatsoever.
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YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 5, 2013
Real-time points and mileage redemption appeared at the POS, first introduced over a decade ago and now going mainstream. We experimented with tap and go technology, both on cards as well as embedded in mobile phones. I used to think that the success of my last startup was due to our software quality, thought leadership, patents, etc.
Steve Blank
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
The new VP of Sales reviews the sales strategy and tactics that did not work and comes up with a new sales plan. Since the new VP of Sales was brought on board to “fix” sales, the marketing department has to react and interact with someone who believes that whatever was created earlier in the company was wrong.
crowdSPRING Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2010
An awesome online tech news resource that I visit on a regular basis is (of course) TechCrunch. We have CapitalOne Visa card which comes with a straightforward and fairly generous reward program, no annual fee, and a simple to use website with online redemption functionality. Gossip you say?
Agile VC
JUNE 5, 2011
AGILEVC My idle thoughts on tech startups. Many believe that their margins will erode from 40-50% over time due to competition, merchant fatigue, or other factors. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC. How To Think About The Future. Groupon’s S-1: From Zero to Like… Billions in 30 Months. June 5, 2011.
abovethecrowd.com
AUGUST 23, 2020
Below is a marketing email sent around by one of the participating investment banks after the recent nCino IPO (which was underpriced in record-setting fashion, 195% first day “pop” – “the biggest first-day surge since the 2000 tech bubble”). Some SPACs (like Ackman’s) have features that make redemption less likely.
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