Berkonomics

MARCH 18, 2021

The same is true about marketing. Here’s the ultimate thing about entrepreneurism. Resources such as money, experience, statistics about your target, experienced marketing and sales talent, and especially a compelling need and attractive product are all important to the ultimate success of an enterprise.

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Berkonomics

MAY 21, 2020

Assuming that a corporate whistle-blower is not tooting about you individually, such a class of people have been granted protections under the law and serve a function that needs to be acknowledged. Motive of the whistle-blower. Note that I use the word “illegal” to differentiate the tell-tale from the legitimate whistle-blower.

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MAY 20, 2020

It was only about 10–15% of their actual total revenue per month so for many it wasn’t a battle worth fighting?—?they We know that the restaurant business already operates on thin margins and many struggle to survive. So when delivery services came along many were willing to pay the fee to try and increase business.

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MAY 30, 2018

One of the hardest things about the fund-raising process for entrepreneurs is that you’re trying to raise money from people who have “asymmetric information.” I thought I’d write a post about how to talk about valuation at a startup and give you some sense of what might be on the mind of the person considering funding you.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 16, 2020

There is lots of literature published by the SBA, attorneys and accounting firms about both. How about a marketing and sales blitz at just the right time to overwhelm your surviving competitors, look larger than life to your largest competition, and restart sales faster and perhaps at a greater clip than ever?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 17, 2017

They actually lost about $175 million in cash in that quarter, FWIW. I know this seems obvious but I promise you that even smart people forget this when talking about profitability. Photo credit: -Snugg- via Visual Hunt / CC BY-NC Should Startups Care About Profitability? See appendix if you want to know more on this.)

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Berkonomics

MARCH 15, 2018

How about asking a board member to spend time with one of your VP’s or directors? It’s your turn to make expectations clear and be sure there is agreement about these expectations. And would you want more from your chairperson? All of these are great questions to clarify with your board. Good luck!

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Not being a baby about it – my job is to return money to LPs. But I’ve been thinking about what had me a bit down about selling Maker Studios, Burstly and Gravity. Exhibit: Champagne and celebrations. But the truth is that selling a company doesn’t always feel like a celebration as a VC.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 12, 2019

How about existing loans outstanding? But for those wise executives who included their bankers in occasional update calls, press releases, invitations to company events and an occasional personal visit, the strength of the relationship will often show its benefits during times when lending rules of the bank are near the “can’t do it” point.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

The Truth About the Scooter Economy?—?An Pause to think about how remarkable that truly is. But what is unique about Bird is that with each generation of scooter platform we launch our unit economics get better and better. It was a fascinating discussion in which he also talked about the early days of building Bird.

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JANUARY 11, 2014

I actually really enjoyed many of the points Muhammad made about marketing in general and I found myself nodding through the entirety of the article except for it’s core premise. I believe growth hacking is about all of this. I’d like to make the case that the article is wrong. I’d strongly encourage you to read it.

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TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 12, 2022

In January 2020, the company was in discussions with Whole Foods about launching a pilot of its meals in a few stores. He and Chan had to make some tough decisions, including streamlining a lot of the business and costs, and unfortunately letting staff go. However, there was a silver lining for Positive Food.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. I agree with YouTube (that they provide more (hosting, ad sales, etc.)

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Where’s the threat? It is hard to separate this kind of advice from economic lessons in running a business, when office politics can threaten a business in ways that are subtle, but sometimes just as devastating as economic shocks or continuing poor management. Examining the petri dish.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

With a background in management and technology, he gives us something to think about regarding today’s top-of-news subject. By Harley Kaufman, guest author. Note from Dave: Harley is an old friend and avid reader of BERKONOMICS. Addressing the issue to small and medium businesses.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 31, 2012

If you haven’t read Adam Lashinsky’s awesome new book about Apple , you should. It takes on many of the lessons MBA programs and Corporate America have been teaching about business for the past 50+ years and questions whether lessons from Apple might be more applicable in thinking about the future. Specifically, 1.

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AUGUST 29, 2016

We talk often about wanting to work with entrepreneurs who are truly committed to their cause and these two personify that belief. I was reluctant to write about GOAT because I don’t want to pretend that I deserve even 0.1% It also is truly a testament to my partner, Greg Bettinelli. of credit for its success.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Gregg Johnson, CEO of Invoca For the first 5 years or so after I became a VC I didn’t talk much about what I thought a VC should be excellent at since frankly I wasn’t sure. It’s easy to think the role of a VC is to have strong opinions about markets, trends, tech dynamics and so forth. I don’t think this is the job. Nothing fancier.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 15, 2014

.” I have been weighing in slowly on the topic over the past few weeks on Twitter but have avoided writing a blog post about it until now. I have thought a lot about anonymity over the years and actually have enjoyed debating the topic with those passionate about anonymity’s benefits because of course that’s how I learn.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 24, 2019

Rules about non-compete agreements . So, what are the rules about those pesky non-compete agreements signed upon your discharge, or upon the sale of your previous company? Some of these entrepreneurs starting a new company are alumni from companies that would be a competitor to the enterprise being created or joined.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 24, 2019

Rules about non-compete agreements . So, what are the rules about those pesky non-compete agreements signed upon your discharge, or upon the sale of your previous company? Some of these entrepreneurs starting a new company are alumni from companies that would be a competitor to the enterprise being created or joined.

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

The sweeping infrastructure package put forward today by President Joe Biden comes with a price tag of roughly $2 trillion (and hefty tax hikes) but gives startups and the broader tech industry about $1 trillion worth of reasons to support it. What excites me about this space is that there’s so much low-hanging fruit.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 5, 2020

Though the game was intended to be played outdoors, the COVID-19 crisis forced the team to pivot, creating an option that lets people move about virtually using in-game controls, or walk around in more confined spaces. “All that collectively is about creating a connection between you sitting in St.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 11, 2021

A cursory appraisal of the implementation of this tech might lead one to believe it’s about providing individuals with easy proof of vaccination — but the tech, and Healthvana, are focused on informing individuals to ensure they participate in their own healthcare programs, not providing an immunity pass.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Let me start with the news that I’m excited to share with you. After years of trying to persuade Kara Nortman to become a partner at Upfront Ventures I can officially announce now that she’s joined us effective immediately.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

So if you wonder why we focus on this subject to the extent of seeming redundant, well then, it’s about time. But if you are managing a marginal business, the effective use of time as a resource extends your ability to make changes, reposition, react and build. Depending upon others Surrounding yourself with talent'

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Now, I’m pretty on the record that being an entrepreneur is about being great at The Do. I’ve talked in the past about how I manage my own creative process. I zone out and think about how things could be different. This is one of the positive signs of ADHD that nobody ever talks about. Startups Are for Doers.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 17, 2020

” During that time, he said he was “reading a lot about how other creative people dealt with grief” and realized there’s “a rich history” of novelists writing about their personal tragedies. “What you can change is how you feel about them, which kind of mirrors [real life].

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Is the guarantee still required today? More than ever, the banks and lenders today require personal guarantees from entrepreneurs, and even from CEO’s of angel or some VC funded businesses. Starting and running a small or growing business can be a challenge to the most confident and optimistic entrepreneur.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

How about forced loyalty , if you happen to have a monopoly in your niche? Well, how about the satisfaction that – at least for some of our customers – we have achieved that lofty mission we set out to create way back when all this started. And in your years, you may have experienced all of these. And the reward will surprise you.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

We did know about Snapchat as early as anybody. But that narrative was fresh in my head when I first had the discussion about Snapchat. I don’t feel badly about that — Jeremy is smart, successful and a friend and there’s no reason to sit around and be jealous about his success — I’m genuinely happy for him.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 20, 2015

If one entered between 2009-2015 he or she is no doubt in the “hazard” phase where one need to be careful about thinking he know more about the industry than perhaps he do. No – I’m not talking about YOU – everybody is doing it. I know we spoke about it this week. 10 is the new 3.

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AllTopStartups

JULY 29, 2019

Think about it. When you shop for a… The post What Your Car Says About You appeared first on AllTopStartups. Cars are more than just the things you drive. They’re a part of who you are and tend to reflect your personality.

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JUNE 28, 2018

less than 18 months from when the company was created so I thought it was probably a good time to weigh in on the questions I get asked most frequently and why we’re so excited about Bird. How could Bird really be worth the reported $2 billion valuation that I read about in this press? That’s what we all thought about Uber, too.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 29, 2019

For weeks, we’ve highlighted both good and bad things about boards of directors for your company (or non-profit.) This week, let’s focus upon number one – aside from the requirements of boards to protect the company itself (not the shareholders.). Normal functions of boards.

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socalTECH

MARCH 19, 2019

Securities and Exchange Commission said in Monday in a legal filing that Elon Musk is continuing to send out "reckless" tweets about Tesla, despite a legal agreement by Tesla and Elon Musk to ensure that his tweets about Tesla production numbers and other information that might be material to the company.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

A new report issued today by Silicon Valley Bank, says that startups are generally optimistic about their business opportunities, and they plan to raise capital and expand their workforces this year, despite "economic and political" uncertainty across the globe.

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