Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

There were startups and a software industry but barely. 2001–2007: THE BUILDING YEARS The dot com bubble had burst. SEEING THINGS FROM THE VC SIDE OF THE TABLE While I was a VC in 2007 & 2008 those were dead years because the market again evaporated due the the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). There was no money train.

Venture Capital 466

Venture Capital Startup Marketing Pricing 466

socalTECH

JULY 13, 2009

Mark has also been quite active mentoring entrepreneurs, We caught up with Mark to hear about what kinds of investments GRP is looking at nowadays, his view on the software-as-a-service market, and how best to approach him with a pitch. My own background, is I built and sold two software-as-a-service companies.

GRP Partners 157

GRP Partners Southern California Santa Barbara Rustic Canyon 157

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

In December 2007, I described how I commonly take on an Acting CTO Role in a Start-up. I provided a whole set of questions that I go through with founders before Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything. I used an image from Roger Smith that describes the varying roles of a CTO as the company matures.

Fractional CTO 225

Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire CTO Coach 225

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 20, 2011

GumGum was founded in 2007 when a team of seasoned Internet entrepreneurs realized web site publishers were missing out on valuable revenue by not monetizing their image-based content. Additionally, the database includes on-street meter and sign restrictions in the top 26 US markets. Leveraging mobile application and online platform.

UCLA 102

UCLA Company Companies Idealab 102

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

GumGum was founded in 2007 when a team of seasoned Internet entrepreneurs realized web site publishers were missing out on valuable revenue by not monetizing their image-based content. PIM offers comprehensive coverage in 500+ cities in the US, Canada, and Europe by providing rates, hours, entrance points, and occupancy information.

Idealab 77

Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 77

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 28, 2011

GumGum was founded in 2007 when a team of seasoned Internet entrepreneurs realized web site publishers were missing out on valuable revenue by not monetizing their image-based content. PIM offers comprehensive coverage in 500+ cities in the US, Canada, and Europe by providing rates, hours, entrance points, and occupancy information.

Idealab 49

Idealab Tech Coast Angels Startup Platform 49

SoCal Delicious

AUGUST 23, 2010

Mark Suster – GRP Partners Mark joined GRP Partners in 2007 after having worked with GRP for nearly 8 years as a two-time entrepreneur. Mark founded Launchpad LA, a program designed to help mentor LA’s most promising first-time startup CEO’s. Mediacode was sold to Yahoo. Previously Ian worked for AOL’s Nullsoft unit.

Guide 42

Guide Startup Mahalo GRP Partners 42