with-greathouse-comes-great-responsibility 
InfoChachkie
APRIL 6, 2015
John Greathouse: You pulled out your old college skateboard in the early 1970’s when your son wanted one. Greathouse: What was the turning point, from making a wheels by hand in your kitchen to creating a business? To go into production, I needed to build hundreds of molds and invest in a cost effective quantity of wheels.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 6, 2014
With small amounts of money invested (sub $3 million) the risks are reasonably low for most VCs and the consequences of bad decisions or decisions a VC has limited say in is tolerable. I should note that my friend Brad Feld has written a new book on the subject that I would recommend if you want the bible on the topic. In the Early Days.
InfoChachkie
MARCH 30, 2015
Startups should only spend their money on initiatives that deliver a discernible, measurable return on investment. For many years after Microsoft became highly successful, its executives (yes, including Mr. Gates) flew coach. If there happens to be a gas station along the way where you can fill up for a reasonable price, great.
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