Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. They’re competitive. They had a prominent NorCal investor already so I thought a SoCal lead would make sense – that I could help them in a more hands-on way.

Outsource Development 328

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 328

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MAY 19, 2010

Competition: McAfee , Symantec. Those companies are already going to be crushed by Skype’s new screen sharing capabilities. If you watch the show you’ll hear a great story about how this team got their start by hijacking data from stars on the red carpet at the Oscars. If you want the easy version you can read that story here !

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

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AUGUST 15, 2009

I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. They’re competitive. They decided to re-open the competition for 3-4 more weeks. Something happened and it was clear to me that this IE issues was just a smoke screen.

Startup 151

Startup Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review 151

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

He started targeting the ad by location and interest, and the number of potential people he was reaching began decreasing on screen (Facebook tells you dynamically). No One Wins In Business Plan Competitions - Steve Blank , May 17, 2010 Last week one of the schools I teach at invited me to judge a business plan contest.

Startup 248

Startup Venture Capital Conference Social Media 248

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

In my LA I often see computer screens open with entrepreneurs talking about digital media. My fund – at $200 million – is the largest in Southern California. It’s hard to get people to take a risk at a startup or for a reasonable salary with all this competition. I live in the city of Santa Monica.

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Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313

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JULY 6, 2015

Assume competition and assume within the buying organization you have enemies. When we went to raise funds we faced lots of competition as there are of course many other VC funds in the country. We have a great screening process. Take nothing for granted. Make sure you stand out. VCs all say: We are entrepreneur friendly.

Sales 150

Sales SaaS Startup Venture Capital 150

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JANUARY 16, 2012

It’s your job to find a continued way to stay on the radar screen of the VC. We’re the largest fund in Southern California. The only way to get VCs to move is to make sure subtly that they feel a deal is or may become competitive. You need to create a sense of competition. You had your great meeting.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366