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Insights and Opinions: Returns From Southern California IPOs

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Funk is a venture capitalist who founded OceanRoad Partners and has been a Managing Director with Allegis Capital, where he invested in Sandpiper Networks, Rent.com and Shopzilla. Previously, we reviewed the performance of southern California technology IPO's from 1995 through the end of 2000. READ MORE>>.

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Roping in the Legal Eagles

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Yet, despite his exceptional courtroom theatrics, you would be foolhardy to hire good old Johnnie to review your software cross-licensing agreement. The reference may be well-intentioned, but the lawyer’s allegiance may be divided between the investor and you. They make mistakes. Sometimes You Do Get What You Pay For.

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Conforming To Your Customers’ Realities: Your Stakeholders’ Perceptions Are Your Reality

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Pioneered nonlinear playback and search capabilities, commonly used in DVD technology. Due to the number of contributors to the PC’s evolution, some of the above “firsts” could be reasonably argued. Such cultures place seeking the truth above blind allegiance to hierarchy or rank. Established basis for PC local-area networks.

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