Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Last week a company we enthusiastically backed, uBeam , led by a very special entrepreneur, 25-year-old Meredith Perry , announced a $10 million round of financing. Here I make the case that entrepreneurs must stay focused on the prize, not the doubters. Entrepreneurs. ” **. It can be one of the strongest motivators.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 5, 2011

Just as Batman repeatedly avoids Poison Ivy’s kiss of death, so too must entrepreneurs avoid the Kiss of Death provisions which BDCs attempt to include in their agreements. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Kiss of Death Provisions. Oh, but you scoff.

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TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Indeed, that company was taken private two years ago in a $1.9 And it’s a way to provide more tools to entrepreneurs that often fall outside of the traditional sweet spot for banks and other lenders, Danna said. billion transaction by Vista Equity Partners. It’s something that the founders would likely not rule out.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2022

As an entrepreneur, you should treat gossip among the members of your team as a reduction in productivity at best, and at worst, an indication of unhappy, un-empowered, or non-collaborative employees. Good gossip, as opposed to the malicious kind, some argue, might promote camaraderie and accountability on the team.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you are new to the startup space and angel investing, you probably don’t realize that some groups of angel investors charge entrepreneurs a fee to pitch to their groups. Entrepreneurs who expect to get a hit the first time (or first five times) they pitch their story cold are likely to be disappointed. Marty Zwilling.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

Viewing the article through the lens of a venture capitalist there’s much to agree with under the mantra of “growth!” ” And when you read the article carefully it allows for a period of discovery in your business. And so do entrepreneurs who are quick to pivot to new businesses or to sell in an acquihire.

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 9, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on The Wall Street Journal. of privately held companies had a female founder, 6.5% If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! which serves to further diminish the perceived number of accomplished women entrepreneurs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 5, 2020

As an entrepreneur, you should treat gossip among the members of your team as a reduction in productivity at best, and at worst, an indication of unhappy, un-empowered, or non-collaborative employees. Good gossip, as opposed to the malicious kind, some argue, might promote camaraderie and accountability on the team.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! BDCs often ask to “private label” or “white label” a smaller company’s technology.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Prorata rights are one of the most important rights of a private market technology investors and yet are seldom fully understood. These tensions seep out in some angels or seed funds publicly or semi-privately deriding later-stage VCs for their “bad” behavior. Much of this historically didn’t matter to entrepreneurs.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 25, 2016

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. It is no secret that the number of private companies with valuations in excess of one billion dollars has skyrocketed since the start of 2014. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Find A Partner Not A Banker.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 26, 2013

Understanding “The Funding Angle” I sit at enough board meetings to hear conflicting advice given to entrepreneurs about how to handle PR and announcements at startups. You are required to file a Form D filing within 15 days of selling a private security. I can tell you that many private firms delay their Reg D filing.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! BDCs often ask to “private label” or “white label” a smaller company’s technology.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2011

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. I acknowledged this in the article. I said both in the article but felt compelled to provide a statement up front for the skimmers. I have conversations with entrepreneurs and other VCs on a daily basis about fund raising, the prices of deals, how much companies should raise, etc.

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 10, 2012

This article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! We’re a tool for hackers, designers, and entrepreneurs - effectively everyone who reads Hacker News. I recently spoke with Michael Bleigh, Co-Founder and CEO of Divshot. Share and Enjoy.

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Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

But in the process of pulling together those articles on the biggest cities, we uncovered some hidden gems and businesses within the ecosystem. 125 entrepreneurs in the food or drink business rely on the incubator’s food entrepreneur knowledge base to steer them in the right direction. Social Impact Incubator.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

free weekly Infochachkie articles! 9) I believe that entrepreneurs who are driven by a compelling mission that is not based on making lots of money have a much higher propensity for success. What advice would you give an emerging entrepreneur who is looking to establish themselves as a thought leader?

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

free weekly Infochachkie articles! 9) I believe that entrepreneurs who are driven by a compelling mission that is not based on making lots of money have a much higher propensity for success. What advice would you give an emerging entrepreneur who is looking to establish themselves as a thought leader?

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 13, 2011

I recently spoke with Marten Mickos, the former CEO of MySQL and current CEO of Eucalyptus Systems , the leader in private cloud platforms. free weekly Infochachkie articles! Marten also offers some grounded advice for emerging entrepreneurs interested in starting a venture within the cloud ecosystem.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 7, 2020

Meanwhile startup entrepreneurs are left holding the bag. As one entrepreneur wrote in an email earlier today: “Lots of startups (mine included) bank with SVB. “If you can’t get the loan today or tomorrow, don’t worry,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday on Fox Business. There will be money.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 26, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. I recently came across a disturbing article entitled, "The American Dream Is An Illusion," written by a college Economics Professor. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! The Professor argues that, ".

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TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

” As part of the package that directly impacts startups, there’s a proposal for a $27 billion Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator to mobilize private investment, according to the White House. Wander is one-such service providing high speed wireless internet in Los Angeles. Sick of your ISP?

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 7, 2015

One of my favorite entrepreneur-Twitterer weighed in, “You want to keep tapping into their collective intelligence so you keep saying ‘Thank you for the feedback’ and they keep sending it,” Ms. In fact, the article was so spot on, so well shaped and formed I was only left wondering three things: 1. Morrill said. ” Uhhuh.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2013

Yet I find that more and more young entrepreneurs are uncomfortable with the term “capitalism”, somehow thinking that it prioritizes “making money” above all else. Here are some of the alternatives outlined to enhance the negative image of “for-profit businesses” in the minds of many entrepreneurs. It’s time to have fun!

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

I believe the rise in angel investing is here to stay and the professionalization of this class (aka “super angels&# or “micro VC&# ) is a good thing for the VC industry and for entrepreneurs. I will publish what I believe the five are in a series of articles.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2013

In some reputable surveys , as many as two-thirds of entrepreneurs felt that their entrepreneurial spirit was more ingrained than learned, so a specific education level is at least irrelevant. On the other hand, I had trouble thinking of famous entrepreneurs with an MBA. He built an overnight competitor to the U.S. Postal Service.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 22, 2010

And for some strange reason entrepreneurs didn’t share this information. Other founders, “as a privately held company we don’t disclose our valuation.&# Me, “dude, I’m not a journalist. I’ve started from day one trying to build total transparency into my process with entrepreneurs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2015

Most entrepreneurs assume that a lack of an online reputation is a good thing. Occasional engagement and visibility in forum discussions and industry activities establishes positive content to offset the random negative comment that every passionate entrepreneur is sure to generate. Add new blog content to your site on a regular basis.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

I was recently interviewed for an article that appeared in Fast Company titled, “ Why you should start a business in LA.&# If you’re interested in the topic it’s worth a read, but I thought I’d elaborate on the topic since it comes up all the time. Entrepreneurs in LA spend a lot of time commuting up to the Valley.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2011

The short article in Fast Company is here if you’d like to read it. The most tempting thing for inexperienced entrepreneurs to do is to attack the press. Have private conversations to change opinions. The story was controversial enough that it created follow-on articles. And privately reach out to your competitor.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

free weekly Infochachkie articles! Mark noted that even if an entrepreneur does not become a master developer, by simply understanding the software development process, they will be a more effective startup leader. In 1997, Bill finally purchased a private jet. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Like many of you I read the Is Web Summit a Scam article making the rounds this week. Paddy really creates great private moments for speakers through an adjunct event. The speakers get what they want (small, private networking) and the audience gets what they want – world-class speakers. Let me get that out of the way.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

If you are new to the startup space and Angel investing, you probably don’t realize that some groups of Angel investors charge entrepreneurs a fee to pitch to their groups. Entrepreneurs who expect to get a hit the first time (or first five times) they pitch their story cold are likely to be disappointed. Marty Zwilling.

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Entrepreneur Angel Funding Blogging 95

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

As an entrepreneur, you should treat gossip among the members of your team as a reduction in productivity at best, and at worst, an indication of unhappy, un-empowered, or non-collaborative employees. business entrepreneur gossip leadership' Get more individual attention. It only gets worse if you pretend you don’t hear it.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2019

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. Will the financial pressures of a private equity firm cause Supreme to follow the path of most fashion brands and increase its supply until it eventually exceeds demand? This Louis Vuitton / Supreme boxed logo t-shirt recently sold for $1,750.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 25, 2010

If you don’t already read Chris’s blog you should – it’s very well written, often takes a strong POV and speaks from an entrepreneur’s perspective but with a huge knowledge of the technology investors as well. As per Chris’s article, Techies will use your product. He is both.

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