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JUNE 5, 2011

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. 2 preamble issues having read the comments on TC today: 1: I know that the prices of startup companies is much great in Silicon Valley than in smaller towns / less tech focused areas in the US and the US prices higher than many foreign markets. I acknowledged this in the article.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. There are many paths into the VC world, but they can generally be lumped into two categories: (i) serial entrepreneurship, and (ii) tech-oriented investment banking. All you need do to become an Angel is identify a promising venture and write a check.

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Despite our business model reservations, we were sufficiently intrigued by Jeff and the opportunity to seek technical and market feedback from a VoIP expert.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

With public interest in artificial intelligence technologies on the rise, five of the world’s largest corporations—vying against each other in so many spheres—are banding together to support research on the ethical and societal issues raised by machines with increasingly human-like capabilities.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

AngelList 101 : As you know, AngelList is a platform where angels can invest in semi-screened tech deals. If you know, VCs end up writing sizable checks into their own funds, which is important in better aligning interests. million round I might write $1.8 – 2.2 I have a slightly different take on why I find it valuable.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 4, 2012

Hopefully this article and the accompanying six-minute video will help you avoid learning these mission-critical lessons the hard way. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Value is created through diligent hard work. Attempt To License An Idea. Fallacy: Yes.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

free weekly Infochachkie articles! Patents held by startups generally have a limited ability to reduce competition. One is obvious, without protection, such IP might prove to be of little worth, as other companies can mimic the technology without recourse. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 16, 2011

However, it is my hope that this article will help you avoid learning the following lessons the hard way. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Value is created through diligent hard work. 5) Allow Partners To Write Your Agreements.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 8, 2018

A version of this article first appeared in Forbes. Steven Johnson, author of How We Got To Now , analyzes technological breakthroughs, looking for patterns that allow entrepreneurs to identify “How We’ll Get To Tomorrow.” We all have hunches, but if we do not diligently document them, we risk losing them. Who Has This Problem?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2010

Eliminate Voicemail – I’ve read many articles on productivity over the years and most will tell you to severely limit the amount of inbound phone calls you receive. It made me laugh because the technical world has this exact phrase to talk in computing sense about the need to block out interruptions in order to complete a task.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 20, 2011

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Due to their lack of practical experience, this delegation/efficiency tradeoff is especially acute with respect to hiring Interns. Competition – Make it clear that only the best Interns will be granted offers for full-time positions.

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DECEMBER 27, 2011

I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” Exec Summary: Most companies (98+%) in the world (even tech startups) should be very profit focused. One of them is profitability.

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

I had seen many cycles and decided that since I was going to do it all over again I should write about it. I decided to write about my experience and to be blunt. It became a huge kerfuffle with many VC partners writing to thank me for the post, which exposed those that gave their industry a bad name. Page 3: Competition.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 9, 2012

free weekly Infochachkie articles! Accomplished entrepreneurs are curious about their customers' desires, competitors' future strategic directions and their industry's technological trends. Industry pundits generally spend their time writing about what they see in the rear view mirror. They relish learning.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 23, 2011

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! As noted in Alliances , startups with compelling technologies can often form an alliance of partners around their unique solutions. Write this number down. As such, deals are not exclusive, they are excludesive. An Alliance Of Two.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2011

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. Most technology startups seem to be funded by product people or business people. I’ve started writing up some of those sales & marketing lessons and I plan to continue to build that section out over time. Sure, you need to be competitive on price.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

In that article I linked to I outline the difference between gross margin & net margin. You technically have more gas left but you never know if some unexpected circumstance causes you to run out of gas. Think DropBox, Airbnb, Uber, Maker Studios. You really need to subtract the final month.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 23, 2012

In our last article, I detailed the steps in trying to decide what sort of app you were looking to make. Once you’ve decided on an idea to move forward with, you’re ready to start deciphering the data you’ve compiled on the existing competition and choosing what to do with your own app. What makes them stand out from the competition?

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 25, 2009

Yet, despite his exceptional courtroom theatrics, you would be foolhardy to hire good old Johnnie to review your software cross-licensing agreement. free weekly Infochachkie articles! Bill Review – Believe it or not, lawyers and their staff are human (insert “gasp” here). Substance Over Form. They make mistakes.

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I continue to collect great content that is the intersection of startups, products, online and technology. aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. but: Something is Still Missing.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

The selection process is entirely based on Pipeline Fellowship members, by reviewing the application and choosing 8-10 applicants to speak at our Pitch Summit. At the end of the Pitch Summit, our concept is to teach them diligence and how to invest in one company as a group. Here is a powerful story I like to share.

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MAY 5, 2011

This article originally ran on TechCrunch. Seattle should be the envy of any non Silicon Valley tech community in the country. It really wouldn’t take much to turn a great technology ecosystem into a truly electric one. You need to have passionate tech entrepreneurs who want to build businesses locally.

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MARCH 22, 2010

Robert’s article is worth reading. Journalists don’t know enough about your company before the show, don’t have time for proper research, and you will be competing for their time afterward with 49+ other companies that want them to write about you. - Oh, and Demo charges the startups $18,000. Total waste.

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APRIL 12, 2018

Many people will write the history on why Ring became an enormously successful company and why it became a real-world unicorn in a world when many startups are anointed that merely on paper. It is an LA-based company that was recently acquired by Amazon, which you can read more about in this incredibly well-researched article.

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

5 Lessons from 150 startup pitches - A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks , July 11, 2010 I just reviewed several hundred startup pitches for Capital Factory. No, that IS NOT a competitive advantage - A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks , July 12, 2010 This is part 1 of the series: 5 Lessons from 150 startup pitches.

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