InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

His willingness to add value wherever his coach needed him most, not only helped his teams win three consecutive World Championships, but it also allowed Bert to extend his career by making himself Indispensible. In addition to these utility roles, I also lead revenue generation: managing direct sales, business development and online sales.

Startup 222

Startup Coach Sales Entrepreneur 222

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 24, 2014

I become a venture capitalist in September 2007 – exactly 6.5 Working with early-stage teams : coaching, mentoring, setting strategy, rolling up sleeves: 9/10. “I think the best VCs help drive exits alongside their entrepreneurs. years ago. Sourcing high-quality leads : 9/10. None have exited.

Venture Capital 387

Venture Capital Downey Writing Press 387

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

After all, I am no stranger to the publicly expressing the frustrations of dealing with the downside of this industry as I wrote about in 2006 when I was an entrepreneur. The best VCs don’t try to help entrepreneurs. And Coach Campbell. I read Andy’s post with a knowing smile on my face. But VC is like congress.

Venture Capital 374

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Invest Funding 374

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

We have built SocialStay for scale so I think the ‘chasm’ is both a function of time and sales. Do you have any advice for emerging entrepreneurs regarding how they can be frugal without compromising their company’s value prop? You don’t need much… But what you do need is sales. We subscribe to the same philosophy.”.

Startup 233

Startup Design Mobile Social Network 233

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

One thing I like to look for is some barrier to entry, whether that is technology, or partners, or great entrepreneurs who understand the space. In any sale--and raising money is a sale--establishing credibility early on is important. What we are looking for, first and foremost, is the right entrepreneur.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Ideas Entrepreneur Invest 100

socalTECH

JULY 29, 2009

That became our company Hit the Ground Running, which we launched in 2007 to help a number of Fortune 500 clients with our technology and methodologies. One of our hopes, aside from creating a way to package knowledge, is to essentially allow entrepreneurs to create their own publishing company.

Geni 100

Geni Web Guide Platform 100