Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. But few businesses grow into the sweet spot of $20 million to $30 million in worth to an ultimate buyer without the injection of outside capital.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. Email readers, continue here…] Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally-generated funds.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

These nominees came from (many) reader suggestions; suggestions by a wide range of industry insiders who served as an informal nominating committee; and our own and other editorial coverage. Congratulations to our third class of the socalTECH 50! Where did these names come from? Harrison Tang , Spokeo. Alice Taylor , MakieLab.

SoCalTech 100

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

This post will be perhaps a bit longer than usual, but certainly of great interest for those with interest in or have need for more capital… This stage is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. For you who fit that description, nice work.

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

5 Lessons from 150 startup pitches - A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks , July 11, 2010 I just reviewed several hundred startup pitches for Capital Factory. Interesting patterns emerged: Everyone makes the same classes of error. recently did a lecture at a Babson MBA summer class on Entrepreneurial Leadership.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Background: Joel Spolsky studied Computer Science at Yale University (class of 1991). This was the moment where Zuckerberg (20 something entrepreneur) schooled Rupert Murdoch. Lesson: Joel had been building a community of readers since 2001. With StackOverflow, Joel raised money through venture capital.

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