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The Importance of Proprietary Deal Flow in Early-Stage VC

Both Sides of the Table

Because entrepreneurs often went to lawyers at their earliest stages to get their company registration done. Entrepreneurial lawyers like Don Lee , Dave Young or Ted Wang are good at sussing out which entrepreneurs are high potential. They are likely taking losses on their first project with the entrepreneur so they select carefully.

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Why Early-Stage VCs Should Be Careful About Intros from Bankers

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Because entrepreneurs often went to lawyers at their earliest stages to get their company registration done. Entrepreneurial lawyers like Don Lee , Dave Young or Ted Wang are good at sussing out which entrepreneurs are high potential. They are likely taking losses on their first project with the entrepreneur so they select carefully.

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Global Expansion Requires Local Expert Staffing

Startup Professionals Musings

In this article I would like to share with you recommendations for staffing, based on my personal long-term hands-on experience in this arena. In my experience it is essential for the head of international to clearly define his needs, hire a professional to locate individuals and perform the initial screening. Mistakes can be costly.

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Going Global Requires Staffing International

Startup Professionals Musings

In this article I would like to share with you recommendations for staffing international businesses, based on my personal long-term hands-on experience in this arena. In my experience it is essential for the head of international to clearly define his needs, hire a professional to locate individuals and perform the initial screening.

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How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy

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I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. I never suggest that entrepreneurs just randomly pitch VCs. You’ll never make a great entrepreneur. So your journey to fund raising begins by strengthening your relationships with other entrepreneurs.

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The Need For Software Localization Still Prevails

Startup Professionals Musings

It may seem less expensive to wait until all your screen layouts, online help, and written manuals are ‘final’ before arranging for translation, but the reality is just the opposite. He resides on the West Coast, and has long helped entrepreneurs there, as well as providing turn-around assistance as interim CEO, and International coaching.