TechEmpower

JULY 31, 2023

If your numbers work out, then scaling becomes a question of capital. Next, define what you need from a metrics and reporting standpoint. A : Activation - What % have a "happy" initial experience? Conclusion Startup metrics are an invaluable tool for founders and innovators. Don’t worry about scaling just yet.

Metrics 260

Metrics Startup Slides Technical Review 260

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2016

There has been a lot of public debate over the past several weeks about whether it’s a good thing to be “gross margin positive” or not and commentary always reminds me that some people at startups don’t quite understand financial metrics or even how to think about which ones are healthy. So if you’re able to raise easily no problem.

Metrics 150

Metrics Startup SaaS Course 150

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

how on Earth could the venture capital market stand still? One of the most common questions I’m asked by people intrigued by but also scared by venture capital and technology markets is some variant of, “Aren’t technology markets way overvalued? With the enormous changes to our economies and financial markets?—?how Of course we can’t.

Venture Capital 471

Venture Capital Writing Invest Pricing 471

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 25, 2015

I have written about the deceiving nature of early successes before – in particular in the SaaS or B2B world leading to a phenomenon called “shelfware.” His point is that you should figure out the metrics that TRULY matter in your business and hold yourself accountable to these. Not vanity metrics.

Product 150

Product Startup Metrics Technical Review 150

InfoChachkie

JULY 20, 2015

Combine this significant pool of sophisticated Angel capital and expertise with UC Santa Barbara’s world-class entrepreneurial program and throw in a critical mass of entrepreneurs bold enough to build businesses around their passions, it’s understandable how a modest-sized community has produced so many successful tech startups.

Santa Barbara 100

Santa Barbara Startup Sales Entrepreneur 100

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 9, 2013

In my nearly 15 years of attending board meetings I can tell you that the distribution of time actually spent on these activities while you’re in person is more like: 1. should we charge SaaS revenue, ad revenue or volumetric billing revenue? Ineffecient Board Meeting. Provide information (40-50%).

Writing 337

Writing Venture Capital Help SaaS 337

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. So, I’ve had about 4 years on the “inside” of a fast-growing, venture-backed B2B SaaS startup. Metrics availability. Here’s why. Take a look at the chart below.

Startup 217

Startup Venture Capital Blogging Software Review 217