Book Capital Metrics Writing 
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.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 26, 2022
I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. It’s up to you to constantly look for options inside and outside your own network, and be willing to make the adjustments to capitalize on them. Then write them down. Be prepared to experiment. Take action now.
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NOVEMBER 27, 2011
I interviewed Eric for an hour for - This Week in Venture Capital. And make sure to pick up a copy of his book. 22:53 Eric’s book: The Lean Startup. 26:44 Too much capital is not good. 26:44 Too much capital is not good. 36:30 Eric: Social media is great for people with social capital. 34:00 Imvu.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 3, 2020
I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the classic book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. It’s up to you to constantly look for options inside and outside your own network, and be willing to make the adjustments to capitalize on them. Then write them down. Be prepared to experiment. Take action now.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Generally speaking in venture capital financings the legal documents will specify that only “major investors” (a threshold set in the agreement – which can be $500,000 investor or more). We are doing what we do – writing larger checks and playing an active role at the company. There is a reason for this.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 30, 2012
Alain Theriault, better known as StartupCoach , tells entrepreneurs that, on your way to being a great chef, you don't start by writing a cook book (business plan), you work in the kitchen for a while, you learn some tools of the trade, you experiment with a few recipes, you test on willing clients. then you can start writing a recipe.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
This has led VC & entrepreneur bloggers alike to similar conclusions: start raising capital early and be careful about having too high of a burn rate because that lessens the amount of runway you have until you need more cash. But the hardest question to actually answer is, “What is the right burn rate for your company?
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