Xconomy

JUNE 24, 2019

These can be positive attributes in an entrepreneur, but in a more rational world, technology investors wouldn’t overvalue them. In the real world, of course, proof is hard to come by. Fearlessness. Ruthless focus. Risk capital would be allocated based mostly on evidence, data, progress towards milestones—in short, on proof.

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Technical Review Course Capital Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2011

Draper III, in his new book titled “ The Startup Game.” According to Draper, in addition to the above Rule Number One, there are many other questions that need to be answered before a CEO should recommend to the board that it is time for an IPO: Do you really need the money? Do you need the IPO for your acquisitions strategy?

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Social Media Media Draper Startup 89

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 21, 2014

Bitcoin has had a rough start to the year (to say the least) – with a never-ending news feed consisting of massive bankruptcy , scandal stories, and car chase media fiascos. To comment on the rocky state of Bitcoin affairs in the last 30 days, does Dan believe we’re past the worst of a media firestorm? The ultimate plan?

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Startup Venture Capital Draper Invest 104

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

entrepreneur Wil Schroter (I am an angel investor in Affordit). And of course the big question is whether Salesforce.com can out innovate these startups (especially after their acquisition of InStranet ). Expect great things from Assistly. One interesting point about Wonga that I didn’t cover in the show. 2.2mm in Series A.

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Venture Capital Capital Email Blogging 265