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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 21, 2021
Yet as a business advisor I am convinced that making the jump from a startup to a the next unicorn takes a different mindset, and actions most entrepreneurs are reluctant to face. Then there is the pressure to go public ( IPO ), and open your investment to thousands, maybe millions, of small investors.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
I have blogged about some of the downside consequences of the changes and the private information I have says the consequences are much worse than is reported in the press since few people publicly talk about. We led an investment round in a company a while ago in which we wrote a seven-figure check and have taken a board seat.
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Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
We have significant VC commitments (listed below) – every entering company will get $50,000 in funding, mentorship from top VCs and successful entrepreneurs plus free office space. But the most important metric has been the deep and lasting relationships that have been built with startups and also between senior executives.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 2, 2015
One area I’ve had much discussion with the companies in which I’ve invested in is bringing on board an operationally focused CFO. This happens because many CEOs are passionate, market-driven people who are constantly trying to launch new products, win contracts, get press, hire staff and woo VCs. Timing of cash payments.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 11, 2015
As much of the coverage in the press this morning acknowledges it’s rare for a partner to leave from one firm to another. I’ve worked very closely with Matt over the past four years as we share an investment in a company in Los Angeles called NextPlus and we sat on a board together for years.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
The fund--started by Brian Garrett and Rick Smith --has been focused on digital media investments, and so far has made investments in six companies. What do you invest in? We spent six plus years at a local firm, Palomar Ventures, doing Series A and Series B investments. Let's start with an overview of the fund.
InfoChachkie
MAY 22, 2012
The same should be true of an entrepreneur who is attempting to secure money from sophisticated investors. Step 1: The Person, Not The Firm – As Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson make clear in their book Venture Deals , entrepreneurs should identify specific venture partners, rather than target firms as a whole. It’s not.”
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