Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Between 2006–2008 I sold both companies that I had started and became a VC. 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). It was a way to make it hard for your competition to compete.

Venture Capital 466

Venture Capital Startup Marketing Pricing 466

Tech.Co

MAY 25, 2018

BlackTech Week was created in 2014, and in four short years, they’ve gained over 2700 participants, 150 speakers, and 3 pitch competitions. Indiegogo has brought more than 800,000 ideas to fruition since 2008. While winning pitch competitions is great, it’s not the most important thing about Startup of the Year.

Startup 140

Startup Technical Review Competition Software Review 140

Xconomy

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Plug and Play San Diego, established in 2013 as a satellite of the Sunnyvale, CA-based incubator, has funneled 15 local startups through the Silicon Valley program after providing some coaching and other services in San Diego.

San Diego 40

San Diego Incubator Avalon Mentor 40

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Between 2005 and 2008, there were lots of companies raising half a million, and selling for 15 million. It's also good to talk somewhat about the competition, and why this ideas is different from the others. Mark Suster: I would say we were hesitant in 2008. If you're one of the ten finalists, you get intense coaching.

Tech Coast Angels 100

Tech Coast Angels Ideas Entrepreneur Invest 100

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

One of the best sales coaches I ever worked with used to talk to me about “testing prospects.” Our 2008 fund looks spectacular. 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. Make fund raising a habit.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366