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Let’s Get Weird, a SXSW Interactive Recap (2014)

Tech Zulu Event

As we know, long gone are the days of experiencing SXSW Interactive with just 9,000 other tech entrepreneurs and business brights – with 30,000 registrants in 2013 and the final numbers for 2014 still in the works. Erin Chase – Favado , combining price comparisons with grocery shopping.

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Why Has Seed Investing Declined? And What Does this Mean for the Future?

Both Sides of the Table

As you can see below the number of seed funds shot up dramatically between 2006 and 2014. With seed up massively between 2006–2014 and A and B rounds relatively flat what you see is a widening of the funnel going into traditional venture. So What Impact Did the Drop in Tech Founding Costs Have on VC?

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Some Reflections on VC Investment Decisions

Both Sides of the Table

I told my friend that I felt that in 2014 too many new VCs feel the pressure to chase deals, to be a part of syndicates with other brand names and to pounce on top of every startup whose numbers are trending up quickly. I know I can’t be in every deal and I know that the easy part of being a VC is writing the first check in a deal.

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A Great Discussion with @skupor @davemcclure @msuster on Changes in the VC Industry

Both Sides of the Table

I wrote my version here and Scott wrote an excellent write-up of his views here. We both agree that the later-stage valuations are being driven up to a point that feels irrationally priced [he uses b-round SaaS valuations as an example and I am willing to be even more broad based]. Each of the two videos is about 10 minutes long.

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The Changing Structure of the VC Industry

Both Sides of the Table

Limited Partners or LPs (the people who invest into VC funds) have taken notice as 2014 is by all accounts the busiest year for LPs since the Great Recession began. Just 3 years ago there was talk of institutional investors “not being able to write small enough checks.” Why is this?

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A Deep Dive into What Has Really Changed in Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

If you look at the blue line below in what we are calling “private-market IPOs” you’ll see the discernible trend that began in 2014 and has continued through 2018 and you’ll see the impact this has potentially had on public IPOs in green. trillion in value. But there are clear pro’s and con’s.

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How To Optimize Entrepreneurial Learning In School

Startup Professionals Musings

Don’t forget business writing and communication. Most universities have formal incubator and business development organizations that focus on coaching, grant writing and technology licensing. Writing a business plan is the only way to determine if you even understand what your dream is all about. Get real experience early.

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