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APRIL 14, 2014

However, far less attention has been applied to entrepreneurial philanthropy, in which a startup mindset and accountability is applied to issuing non-profit grants. Even the organization''s lexicon reinforces its startup mindset. The convergence of startup principles and the world of philanthropy makes total sense.

Organization 199

Organization Startup Technical Review Invest 199

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Every new startup I know dreams of being funded by an angel investor. The Gust Deal Funnel from the last 12 months indicates is that 70% of the interested companies never make it past the initial screening process. are eliminated during due diligence. Line up an experienced team. Define some intellectual property.

Invest 99

Invest Angel Technical Review Summary 99

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

After listening to hundreds of startup pitches, and reading even more business plans, most new venture investors develop their own favorite list of “red flags” that signal the beginning of the end of their interest. Terms “paradigm shift” or “disruptive technology” used more than once. Sleeping giants do wake up.

Funding 98

Funding Startup Innocal Entrepreneur 98

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Every new startup I know dreams of being funded by an angel investor. The AngelSoft Deal Funnel from the last 12 months indicates is that 70% of the interested companies never make it past the initial screening process. are eliminated during due diligence. Line up an experienced team. Build a prototype product.

Angel 89

Angel Funding Technical Review Startup 89

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. Another topic we debated early in the program was “lean startup” vs. “ fat startup ” where we both took the obvious hedge and said “it depends.”

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 27, 2015

Following up on our first week impressions of Meerkat , we jumped in the water with Periscope (the official Twitter app) to see what the secret hype was all about. With competition innovating fast, is Periscope the Meerkat killer at launch? The first night with the app installed kept this reviewer up all hours with notifications.

Guide 40

Guide Competition Screening Mobile 40

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

This is an updated post from my ongoing series on Startup Advice that I learned from founding two companies. . I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. They’re competitive. I HATE LOSING. I hate it. It chaps my hide.

Outsource Development 328

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 328

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series on Start-up Lessons that I learned from founding two companies. I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. They’re competitive. But first I’d like to start with a story.

Startup 151

Startup Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review 151

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

This is an updated post from my ongoing series on Startup Advice that I learned from founding two companies. . I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. They’re competitive. I HATE LOSING. I hate it. It chaps my hide.

Outsource Development 333

Outsource Development Software Review Technical Review News 333

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

I don’t intend either, Burstly has respectable and strong competition. So when I started talking with Evan Rifkin almost a year ago about the company he was planning to build, I was intrigued. He’s a natural leader, appropriately competitive, very customer focused and a pleasure to work with. I like that.

Mobile 282

Mobile Invest Company Companies 282

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 23, 2012

Once you’ve decided on an idea to move forward with, you’re ready to start deciphering the data you’ve compiled on the existing competition and choosing what to do with your own app. You’re asking a user, who is most likely using another app of some sort, to give up their current favorite and give yours a shot.

Marketing 84

Marketing Software Review Tips Competition 84

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 17, 2014

I’ll try to get write-ups shortly but for now here is an overview of my interview with Nanea Reeves – President and COO of textPlus. Nanea Reeves has a storied career in senior leadership roles at technology companies. Office politics – including Nanea’s experience being a woman in technology.

Technical Review 315

Technical Review Blogging RSS Organization 315

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The idea was that if you could put up a consumer site that was seen as the best place to consume content then people wouldn’t go to lower-quality or free sites to get it. Because they are anti-competitive most countries ban cartels. We are entering the age of “second screen&# TV viewing.

Hulu 292

Hulu Technical Review Content Advertising 292

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

Start by trying to narrowing the list of total prospective VCs. I get approached about clean tech or biotech periodically – I don’t focus on these. In ad tech there’s Seth Levine at Foundry Group and both Dana Settle & Ian Sigelow at Greycroft. Tell a friend! And now, the details … 1.

Develop 366

Develop Development Funding Venture Capital 366