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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?
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 28, 2010
Rustic Canyon is an LA-based, but geography-agnostic VC that is currently investing from a $200 million fund. They were originally founded inside of Times Mirror and had a huge string of major investment success before spinning out as a fully independent fund. So my gut says this will be a youth-oriented product. ShoeDazzle.
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Jason Nazar
MAY 2, 2016
If you are inventing or creating a product, understand patents and register for one at the USPTO. Check Google , Yellow Pages , and local directories to ensure your business name is not taken. Pick an internal email system ( Gmail , Outlook ). Clarify who gets equity , and how much. Recommended. Recommended.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 2, 2011
Fancy websites are expensive, but blogs and Facebook pages are free. Starting small and nimble allows you to adjust and be flexible as you gain experience instead of being tied to a large concept by heavy investment in upfront costs. Businesses can be built on sweat equity. Starting small gives you flexibility.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 6, 2012
I had been trading emails & Tweets with venture capitalist John Frankel and we were to meet in person in March 2011 at SxSW to talk about Klout and other investments he had made. John laid into a well-honed thesis on why the social web needed a “Page Rank” equivalent for people. 500px is in Toronto.
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