Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Something happened in the past 7 years in the startup and venture capital world that I hadn’t experienced since the late 90’s — we all began praying to the God of Valuation. How might our next phase of the journey seem brighter, even with more uncertain days for startups and capital markets? What happened? It was 1991.

Venture Capital 466

Venture Capital Startup Marketing Pricing 466

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2014

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. Yes, the software patent process is a mess. I say this with conviction even after I survived the process, and have a software patent pending. Software technology changes rapidly.

Patents 100

Patents Software Review Software Technical Advisors 100

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 1, 2013

The platform allows investors to do their due diligence on their own time, network with other investors and execute deals with little overhead.” Set to Empower Angel groups and VC’s. It also has free virtual due diligence sessions, investment dashboards, an advanced data room and virtual boardroom features.

Software Review 69

Software Review Platform Equity Tool 69

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

His message was that he realized he needed to move his girlfriend’s stuff into a storage facility due to apartment flooding. Shouldn’t all your storage be inventoried with photos in 2013? They built the software. On my meeting he told me about the impact Hurricane Sandy had had on him and his loved ones. I felt bad.

UCSD 340

UCSD Startup Ideas Course 340

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

When you first start your company and raise initial venture capital your board probably consists of 1-3 founders and 1-2 VCs. Most experienced VCs won’t push you to give up founder control at this stage of the business nor should they. Reviewing financial & operational performance. In the Early Days.

Startup 325

Startup Sales Technical Review Software Review 325

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 24, 2013

TechZulu & Gadget Review present REACH. Date : Thursday, October 24, 2013. Tonight starting at 7:00pm PST we will be streaming and bringing you all the action live from Cross Campus in Santa Monica. Make sure to tune in! Event Details: Where : Cross Campus 820 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Time : 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Technology Activision Entertainment 76