Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 25, 2010

Quite honestly I see way too many company pitches that are designed for Techies but I only want to invest in products designed for Normals. Start by defining the problem you’re solving – I see way too many early-stage entrepreneurs who start their companies with a product definition rather than a market problem.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

MARCH 9, 2011

But as the stock market edges ever higher and the wealthier feel healthier, there’s a good chance that American startups will also get their moment in the sun. “It’s a targeted way to get access to investors and acquire intelligence on the personality of the angel group, all in one pop,” Sudek says.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 19, 2011

And a key point is that when it comes down to “negotiations&# you need to turn up your personal heat and dial back the middle man. One thing I learned from the book is that real estate agents always sell their personal property at higher relative prices than their clients’ properties. Let me start with an example.

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Venture Capital Pricing Startup Outsource 319

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Consider which of the following tactics best fit your personality, risk profile, financial standing and temperament. Be sure you can answer the following questions (i) Who you are, (ii) Where you are going and, (iii) How you are going to get there, as described more fully in Personal Pitch. Tactics For Joining An AdVenture.

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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. So we think we're the right size for the market in 2009.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2009

Pop Quiz: Who was this person and what did they ultimately do with the cards dealt them? As discussed in Inventors vs. Innovators , most entrepreneurs iterate on preexisting ideas to the point that the inventions represent marketable value propositions upon which sustainable companies can be created. Hint: He was an entrepreneur.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Many of the large endowments that invest in the venture industry have seen their net worth plummet. The market is coming back, but it is still well under water. Personal networking is key. An entrepreneur should use advisors to find someone "on the inside" who can make personal introductions to investors.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

The net effect for [my company] for example is we are now doing reasonably well. We could do more in 2010 with more VC investment; the doubling assumes only ratable increase in marketing spend to achieve profitability. Basic needs vary by location and personal circumstances (e.g. married with kids vs. single and 25 years old).

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Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Entrepreneur 329