Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 27, 2014
I started in 2007 with a thesis that my primary investment decision would be about the team (70%) and only afterward about the market opportunity (30%). And there’s conferences. Oh, the conferences. Don’t even get me started on Demo Days. You could spent 20 days / year at Demo Days now. Web Summit.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 8, 2014
Most associates need some entrepreneurial experience before actually making investments. Jordan joined us a couple of years ago from Fox Filmed Entertainment where he worked in corporate strategy and he previously had worked for GCA Savvian in investment banking. I think there are two reasons for this: 1.
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JUNE 20, 2013
You want to be able to demonstrate your product and the best way I call, “A day in the life of …” where you show the demo as though you’re a user with a problem that needs to be solved. If you need demo tips I’ve covered that before. It’s called ROI (return-on-investment) selling. But how would I use it?”.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 4, 2013
There is one source that was always problematic for me – intros from investment bankers. This is no criticism of the investment banking industry (although I’m sure some will read it this way) for which there are very useful purposes. They are venture bankers not investment bankers. It’s a Demo Day thing.
socalTECH
JANUARY 5, 2021
While the attendee interactions might be more limited due to Zoom, we found our leadership roundtables, conferences, and showcases all showed significant increases (50 - 100%) in participation. Despite the macro challenges, we were able to significantly increase our reach and engagement across the region.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 4, 2013
There is one source I never liked and no early-stage VC should – investment bankers. This is no criticism of the investment banking industry (although I’m sure some will read it this way) for which there are very useful purposes. They are venture bankers not investment bankers. It’s a Demo Day thing.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 9, 2018
Your product demo crushed. But I have to catch a flight to New York for a two-day computer vision conference and 2 board meetings, 2 board dinners and a catch up with my LPs to tell them how our fund is going. I think you’d really enjoy meeting her wether you decide to invest or not. You had an amazing meeting with an investor.
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