InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

A version of this article previously appeared Forbes. Without taking a dime of outside capital, the company has achieved impressive success in a competitive, SaaS market segment, landing companies such as Nike, Intuit, NASA, AutoDesk and PBS. Greathouse: Great products and companies that came out (of) Santa Barbara.

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AUGUST 11, 2014

A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! "A Founders should encourage a healthy rivalry among each other, while modulating such competition so that it does not escalate into destructive behaviors.

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MARCH 15, 2011

Most entrepreneurs expect to face the “normal” challenges of starting a business, which include finding the right opportunity, building and executing a winning plan, and financing their venture. Sometimes entrepreneurs are so set on creating a successful business, they forget to create one that they love to work on every day.

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JANUARY 12, 2014

The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize. Link has a summary of his argument plus a great video). My articles never appeared on Digg so I didn’t focus on it at all. Everything we were taught pre-Internet is still relevant.

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JUNE 5, 2011

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. 2 preamble issues having read the comments on TC today: 1: I know that the prices of startup companies is much great in Silicon Valley than in smaller towns / less tech focused areas in the US and the US prices higher than many foreign markets. I acknowledged this in the article.

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AUGUST 11, 2015

Having great company culture is no longer just an option. In fact, fantastic company culture is almost expected along with other traditional benefits. Great company culture doesn’t happen on its own. Down-to-earth leaders and direct access to management have a great deal of impact. Southwest Airlines.

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Tech Coast Venture Network

AUGUST 11, 2015

Having great company culture is no longer just an option. In fact, fantastic company culture is almost expected along with other traditional benefits. Great company culture doesn’t happen on its own. Down-to-earth leaders and direct access to management have a great deal of impact. Southwest Airlines.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Most sophisticated investors ignore them, focusing their attention on an entrepreneur's pitch and presentation materials, financial forecast and executive summary. As noted in Entrepreneurs Shouldn't Pitch Their Ideas To Venture Capitalists , most sophisticated investors place their bets on people rather than opportunities. Financials.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Every year, at the end of the year, we share some reflections on the past year from our readers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, sponsors, and others in the local technology community. As you might expect, our perspective is mostly focused on where we see the ecosystem going in 2020.

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JULY 21, 2014

I’d like to do a few posts on what life looks like on the way up and perhaps how to keep your head on straight and avoid drinking your own Kool Aid because as I often advise entrepreneurs on irrational exuberance, “ In a strong wind even turkeys can fly.” Have they done a business case on the expected benefits?

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

Some great content around the intersection of startups and being a Startup CTO in June this year. This continues my series of posts: Top 30 Startup Posts in June 2010 Top 29 Startup Posts May 2010 Startup CTO Top 30 Posts for April 16 Great Startup Posts from March The following are the top items based on social signals. Great Suit.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2010

Robert’s article is worth reading. There are many problems with this: - Your chances of being selected aren’t great. It is a great show but would be 10x more valuable if it were TC20). Many other great companies are not. - File this under both Startup Adivce and Sales & Marketing Advice. Maybe 10. .

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 30, 2012

According to a January 2012 article in Forbes Magazine , nearly 16% of the 400 most affluent Americans do not have a college degree. For many entrepreneurs, college has little appeal. In Michael's case, he promised his parents that he would return to school if the sales at his startup did not meet his expectations. "I

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2016

Most technical entrepreneurs I know demand the discipline of a product specification or plan, and then assume that their great product will drive a great business. Is it any wonder why so few entrepreneurs ever find the professional investors they seek? Opportunity segmentation and competitive environment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2010

Most entrepreneurs expect to face the “normal” challenges of starting a business, which include finding the right opportunity, building and executing a winning plan, and financing their venture. Sometimes entrepreneurs are so set on creating a successful business, they forget to create one such they love to go to work every day.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2012

Most entrepreneurs expect to face the “normal” challenges of starting a business, which include finding the right opportunity, building and executing a winning plan, and financing their venture. Sometimes entrepreneurs are so set on creating a successful business, they forget to create one that they love to work on every day.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2013

New entrepreneurs often seem to confuse viability with fundability. Some investors say half the ideas pitched to them don’t have any plan at all, even though some have great potential. Other entrepreneurs skip just a couple of the elements outlined in my previous article, “ These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 16, 2011

As an entrepreneur and startup investor, I have helped create companies which achieved two IPOs which collectively raised over $100 million, as well as two acquisitions which totaled $385 million. However, it is my hope that this article will help you avoid learning the following lessons the hard way. 8 ) Grant Exclusivity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2013

If your startup is great enough to get a term sheet from angel investors or a venture capitalist, the next step for the investor is to complete the dreaded due diligence process. All need to know who will be there and what you expect. If the product is in customer hands, expect some customers to be interviewed. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2012

New entrepreneurs often seem to confuse viability with fundability. Some investors say half the ideas pitched to them don’t have any plan at all, even though some have great potential. Other entrepreneurs skip just a couple of the elements outlined in my previous article, “ Investors Expect Ten Essentials in a Business Plan.”

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. I’m just not sure you can build a great technology firm outside of Bay Area.&#. So can you really build a great tech firm outside of Silicon Valley? In my LA I often see computer screens open with entrepreneurs talking about digital media. Let me use LA as an example.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

This article originally ran on TechCrunch. I’m an entrepreneur at heart so I’m always inspired when I hear stories about innovation. Great lifestyle, great cost of living, motivated people and only the crap weather on the negative side. I’m in Seattle this week. Of course I have.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

If you care about accessing customers, reaching an audience, communicating your vision, influencing people in your industry, marketing your services or just plain engaging in a dialog with others in your industry a blog is a great way to achieve this. I never really expected a big audience or ever thought about it. You wouldn’t.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 14, 2011

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Do you have any words of caution or advice for entrepreneurs who attempt to “Get Their Band Back Together”? “In It’s these different perspectives that have allowed us to create a great product and great partnerships.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 10, 2011

He is a great example of…building an enchanting company.”. free weekly Infochachkie articles! I shall refer to the photographer as “Mac” for the remainder of this article. I gathered ten such examples which are particularly relevant to entrepreneurs. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 11, 2011

Startup blogger and venture capitalist extraordinaire Fred Wilson recently published a great article on Venture Debt, which I strongly suggest you review HERE. As Fred points out, many entrepreneurs hear the word “debt” and promptly run the other direction. Go ahead, I will wait…. welcome back. Venture Debt Tips And Tricks.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 22, 2012

The same should be true of an entrepreneur who is attempting to secure money from sophisticated investors. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! VCs collude all the time, it is only fair that entrepreneurs compare notes every now and again as well.”. It’s not.”

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InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Article first published as Why Selling To The Government Can Downgrade Your Startup on Technorati. In fact, during my many years as an operational entrepreneur, I explicitly avoided working with governments, for the reasons described below. free weekly Infochachkie articles! In concept, it sounded great.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2012

If your startup is great enough to get a term sheet from angel investors or a venture capitalist, the next step for the investor is to complete the dreaded due diligence process. All need to know who will be there and what you expect. If the product is in customer hands, expect some customers to be interviewed.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 16, 2015

There’s plenty of capital out there, but there’s also a lot of competition for startup funding. These are usually the first sources entrepreneurs tap. Make sure you understand what those expectations are before you close a round of VC funding. This can be a great way to test your product and get customer feedback.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2010

industry investors rather than VCs) a good idea for entrepreneurs. His view: sometimes entrepreneurs expect too much value from the partner. We talked about who the great firms in Europe are (Index, Accel) as well as the hottest seed investors: Robin & Saul Klein. Are “strategic investors&# (e.g.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2010

If your startup is great enough to get a term sheet from angel investors or a venture capitalist, the next step for the investor is to complete the dreaded due diligence process. All need to know who will be there and what you expect. If the product is in customer hands, expect some customers to be interviewed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2010

If the expectations or the salary range are unreasonable, you won’t get good results or a happy employee. Unfortunately, your gut-feeling may be a setup for pain later, when you find out the candidate talks a great story, but never delivers, or is highly skilled but unable to work with customers. Inadequate candidate sourcing.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. The founders felt that having a legitimate site for content would discourage Silicon Valley VC’s from funding entrepreneurs to create the next big TV killer. Because they are anti-competitive most countries ban cartels.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2012

free weekly Infochachkie articles! Competitive Rivalry. When you initially launch your adVenture, you must conform to the realities of the market and your investors’ expectations and do whatever you can to reduce the friction on your road to success. Competitive Rivalry. Complimentary Talents. Mutual Respect.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” It always amazes me how an entrepreneur can define his market opportunity so broadly, and then assess his competition so narrowly in the next breath. Competition and sustainable advantage.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

In a world where the economy only heads in one direction (read: 2009-2014) most investors & entrepreneurs forget to pay attention to gross burn. In that article I linked to I outline the difference between gross margin & net margin. But this strategy great depends on point 3. Think DropBox, Airbnb, Uber, Maker Studios.

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