Capital Entrepreneur Reference SaaS 
InfoChachkie
APRIL 28, 2011
Many entrepreneurs encounter a similar dilemma. They often identify expeditious ways to make money in the early days of their adVentures, which allow them to reduce the amount of capital they must raise from outside investors. However, in the long run, entrepreneurs always benefit from delivering Maximum Utility for a fair price.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 19, 2017
One of the hardest decisions entrepreneurs make when they start a company and raise outside capital is figuring out what an acceptable “burn rate” is. Usually when an investor is asking you your burn rate he or she is referring to net burn — what cash are you consuming.
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From the Venture Trenches
APRIL 11, 2013
Entrepreneurs spend a lot of time and effort tracking performance, measuring sales traction and predicting growth in an effort to win over outside investors. However, it is the emotional bond an entrepreneur cultivates with their potential investor that helps close a deal.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 22, 2014
Traditional software vs. SaaS. I’ve been involved with SaaS companies with VCs who don’t understand demand generation, lead qualification, sales coverage ratios, sales forecasting or frankly when deals should be inside sales vs. outside sales. And so is venture capital. Think of web vs. mobile. Commitment.
From the Venture Trenches
APRIL 11, 2013
Entrepreneurs spend a lot of time and effort tracking performance, measuring sales traction and predicting growth in an effort to win over outside investors. However, it is the emotional bond an entrepreneur cultivates with their potential investor that helps close a deal.
InfoChachkie
JANUARY 12, 2012
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Blank, author of Four Steps To The Epiphany , Stanford Professor and noted entrepreneur. The subject discussed in the video below is Steve’s belief that Venture Capitalists should begin their careers as operational entrepreneurs. free weekly Infochachkie articles!
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. Most were on paper and video; 20 were invited to pitch in person.
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