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Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 2, 2020
One thing I have learned the hard way in business is that implementing new ideas is usually much more difficult than conceiving the idea in the first place. That’s why I caution my aspiring entrepreneur clients against proclaiming to investors that they are a great “idea” person. For example, I have a friend with a Ph.D.
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 11, 2022
I have often thought that creative endeavors where one has a quick turn-around between idea and realization of one’s work as one of the more fulfilling experiences in life. In those years I learned to properly build product, price products, sell products and serve customers. There was no money train. It was 1991.
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Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 9, 2021
In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities. Don’t forget business writing and communication. It’s important to go well beyond the passionate idea stage. Get real experience early.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 27, 2014
I know I can’t be in every deal and I know that the easy part of being a VC is writing the first check in a deal. If we got an offer to raise $25 million to grow would she take it or be too worried about exit price, dilution, valuation expectations, etc. If an accelerator is writing you they’re also writing 25 other VCs.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 28, 2018
In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities. Don’t forget business writing and communication. It’s important to go well beyond the passionate idea stage. Get real experience early.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 4, 2013
What price? The only way for a company to be overvalued is if there’s someone willing to pay that price. ” Therefore one goal of Y Combinator appears to be “get the highest price and best terms.” We are judging how well you are coached on stage. What kind of deals should I be doing? What stage?
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 4, 2013
What price? The only way for a company to be overvalued is if there’s someone willing to pay that price. ” Therefore one goal of Y Combinator appears to be “get the highest price and best terms.” We are judging how well you are coached on stage. What kind of deals should I be doing? What stage?
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