Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

I recently got an email from a friend who had been approached by a well known VC. He sent me an email asking whether the approach was real and whether he should take it seriously. Here is the email he received (reprinted without names with his permission). Why do VCs send generic outbound emails like this?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Here’s my advice: A got an email from a young, super bright entrepreneur today. He responded by emailing the COO and asking him to lunch. I get emails all the time from people asking me on a first date and saying, “how about if I buy you dinner.” A guy I would love to work with – maybe even hire myself.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In some industries, lengthy pilot tests are required before an enterprise customer will sign a definitive purchase order. As noted in 6 Steps To Raising Venture Capital , as you accomplish your previously communicated milestones, send your target VCs a brief email update (think eye-candy graphics and charts, not dense text).

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Berkonomics

MAY 15, 2014

Email readers, continue here.] As a result, there is tight agreement today on the form of VC term sheets and definitive investment agreements. Very often, the initial opinions of the people around the table are radically different. Angel investing today is similar to where venture capital investing was in the mid-1980s.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 28, 2010

That’s the classic definition of Grin Fucking. I get emails like the one above all the time. Unsurprisingly, this one way best. The title IS the post. Don’t be a grin fucker. Executive Dick: (Smiling, shaking Bob’s hand and massaging his shoulder)&# Thanks Bob, we’ll take that under advisement.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 18, 2010

Here’s how I break down the four quadrants (and I’ve put my definitions in here – not Covey’s). Responsive Low Hanging Fruit – I view email in the category of urgent but not (always) important. Sounds harsh but when you think about it that’s what email really is. But much of it isn’t.

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Berkonomics

JULY 31, 2014

Then there’s the compass or cardinal definitions model for marketers : N=needs, W=wants, S=security, and E=education. Email readers, continue here.] I= increase revenues. This makes sense too, and surely deserves time. We can go on forever. But I have my own model that is even simpler.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Definitely take a look at he suggests you balance the choices. Again, relying on StartupRoar this time looking at NDA for Startups , I found some good stuff that you should definitely go through in more detail. Entrepreneur: Following is an email describing my idea. Definitely read the whole thing. " Ummm.

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socalTECH

JULY 10, 2020

The company said it has lifted those speed restrictions, due to growing demand for applications including video-conferencing and high-definition video streaming. READ MORE>>.

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Berkonomics

MAY 2, 2013

The definition of a bottleneck in your business is one that constricts the flow of work from one area to another in the flow of product or service through your organization. Email readers, continue here.] A bottleneck in your organization’s flow of product or service can happen, shift, or disappear quickly.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 23, 2012

We definitely do post proof-of-concept, and would prefer post-revenue companies. TX Zhuo: Someone on our team will try to respond to every email. The other way, is to email us at info@karlinvc.com. Over the past few months I've been building my networking, and we've done about a deal a month so far.

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InfoChachkie

AUGUST 15, 2012

Because the fact is that you are about to enter into a new game where you are definitely not at the top of it, and probably don’t even really know the rules. Once you have a lead, compose an email that is smart, grammatically correct, brief, and eye catching. Pinpoint, then Email. Email The Explorer Blog.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 21, 2022

Owned media comes from the databases you own, such as your company’s web site, email newsletters, profiles in social media, or apps you have created requiring registration or download. Expand your definition of advertising to include four, not just two methods of finding your potential customers. What resources do you already own?

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Greatness finds one definition in management’s ability to “pivot,” or change the plan in reaction to its early response from the marketplace. Plans don’t often work as devised. We are not always smart about the market or the product. Great teams are not bound by their original product or marketing plan.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2013

Soleil returns emails at 1.30am. In the most perfect sense of the definition. She is a brand ambassador at Target. She runs a mom segment on the Today Show. million Twitter followers. Nearly all probably moms. She won me over at first meeting. She flies from LA to NY every two weeks. She helps write press releases. Kara as CEO.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

By definition, you read blogs. The obvious starting point is to email a few friends and let them know you have a new blog. Don’t be overbearing – just an email saying, “wanted to let you know about my new blog.&# I also recommend you put a link to it under your email signature (in a color other than black).

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 23, 2012

By definition, your core is your intellectual property foundation, the thing that makes your business most valuable to customers, investors and perhaps someday to potential buyers. Email readers, continue here.] Sometimes we protect our core with effective branding and marketing. There is much to reinforce in such behavior.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 3, 2010

See definition: ad hominem. In fact, I was reluctant to write this post because I know it’s likely to lead to the inevitable bashing on HackerNews, which unfortunately also spills over into hate emails that some people from HN send me personally (no prizes for guessing my email address). From Ji [last name withheld].

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Definitely take a look at he suggests you balance the choices. Again, relying on StartupRoar this time looking at NDA for Startups , I found some good stuff that you should definitely go through in more detail. Entrepreneur: Following is an email describing my idea. Definitely read the whole thing. " Ummm.

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socalTECH

APRIL 14, 2011

I ended up passing on the Twitter investment, but I put out a blog post at the time--I was working for CBS--asking if someone would want to build it, and a kid named Soren MacBeth emailed me back saying he'd build it, which started the idea of StockTwits.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

However Gmail is only private email conversations. We're definitely Los Angeles natives, but we got the opportunity to do TechStars. They'll reply to my emails in half an hour, and give us great feedback on what we're doing. Alex Benzer: We're definitely looking at taking money later this year.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 4, 2016

Or an angel investor starts emailing the CEO of a company with all the people they want him or her to meet. In modern society we’re all over-worked and over-loaded with information and tasks and to-dos and obligations. That’s why focus is critical. It starts seemingly innocent enough.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 21, 2013

As Jack explained it, the call was not for his children to lead in the traditional sense, but to enable others to grow and prosper – the definition of true servant leadership. Email readers, continue here.] Think of what internalizing that and making it true would do in this business world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2021

That means that people addicted to text messages, twitter, and email may be sending less than half the message, and receivers often misinterpret even that half. As well, email volume just continues to increase. Where body language is part of the message, it definitely is not. Palm-to-palm contact is important for sincerity.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 26, 2020

The definition of a bottleneck in your business is one that constricts the flow of work from. Common to all bottlenecks are three factors: [Email readers, continue here…] . Of course, you could fit that definition. What is the bottleneck? one area to another in the flow of product or service through your organization.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Email readers, continue here.] During the due diligence period, before the signing of the definitive documents and establishing the closing date, it is not wise to make a general announcement, and certainly not wise to make a press release. How do you explain this if not by making a general announcement?

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Berkonomics

MAY 24, 2012

Email readers, continue here.] And we left that meeting each more willing to search for talent to help us and our enterprise find creative alternatives that would challenge us, expand our product, marketing, sales and process abilities beyond the constraints of our present definition of our company and its core.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 2, 2023

A moment, please… [Email readers, continue here…] Remember to think of the many steps in the supply chain. That success is – by definition – just one of many such steps, and others will be affected almost always in negative ways not yet considered.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

You will get a response via email to schedule a time to talk. will definitely be handled. Send your overview to me (Tony Karrer): akarrer@techempower.com Based on the type of business, we will distribute it to someone who is most appropriate. Frequently Asked Questions Will we sign an NDA?

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

You will get a response via email to schedule a time to talk. will definitely be handled. Send your overview to me (Tony Karrer): akarrer@techempower.com Based on the type of business, we will distribute it to someone who is most appropriate. Frequently Asked Questions Will we sign an NDA?

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Owned media comes from the databases you own, such as your company’s web site, email. Expand your definition of advertising to include four, not just two methods of finding your potential customers. Happy New Year from Dave and BERKONOMICS.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

On August 23rd, 2013 I had an email intro from my good friend and trusted source Jeff Berman who only sends me stuff when it is somebody he respects (ie a strong filter vs. those who send casual intros). So this was definitely an introduction I was going to take.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

If I’m not mistaken, I may have been the first person to send out an angel “personal intro&# email on AngelList through their new platform when it launched or at least I was one of the first few. But before I sent it I had made 10 private phone calls, sent emails & built support. It worked like a charm.

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socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2011

Scot Richardson: I'm definitely the business side of the co-founders. I always ask the question, when I've brought a concert ticket, if I'm going to get an email from the venue, or from a Ticketmaster or Live Nation. million comedy fans through our social media email list, we we think we can see the same in the music industry.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

That is the definition of Disruptive Technology. You can ask them to come and watch your videos at your owned & operated websites (O&O) where you can make higher margins as well as ask directly for more meaningful customer information such as Facebook connections, Twitter oAuths, email addresses and the like.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

Today we’re in a world where 10 accelerators are bombarding you with emails to meet their 10-15 companies. If your favorite angel investor is sending you what looks like a form email it likely is. By definition this means others will doubt you. Inbound is seldom differentiated dealflow. Probably more. Be a non-conformist.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 31, 2012

I got an email recently from my friend & fellow VC, Jeff Bussgang from Flybridge Capital Partners in Boston. Her post is short & well written so definitely worth a read if you’re a startup person and want to hear some sensible views on sales. And that leads me to today’s post.

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