InfoChachkie

MAY 5, 2011

Just as Batman repeatedly avoids Poison Ivy’s kiss of death, so too must entrepreneurs avoid the Kiss of Death provisions which BDCs attempt to include in their agreements. Relinquish Press Release Capabilities. As noted in Private Means Private , in order to ensure a healthy partnership, avoid becoming the BDC’s Corporate Beyotch.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2011

One of the most common questions that entrepreneurs who meet me for the first time like to ask is, “Do you miss being an entrepreneur? I thought I’d talk a bit about the differences I’ve experienced between being an entrepreneur & a VC – you know, from “both sides of the table.&#. On Being an Entrepreneur.

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Entrepreneur Startup Venture Capital Ideas 176

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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Venture Capital Seed Funding Email Blogging 352

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Many entrepreneurs still dream of “going public,” making billions of dollars, and playing with the big boys. Most estimates of the expense for compliance and accounting procedures of a public company are at least double, or maybe quadruple those of a private company. Consider the recent example of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. Entrepreneurs should never agree to the following provisions when negotiating with a BDC, no matter how lucrative the potential relationship. Relinquish Press Release Capabilities.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate. Think USV is only invested around Union Square in NYC? Elect 1-2 representatives and even invite a local VC to invest personally and sit on the investment committee or be an advisor.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Last week a company we enthusiastically backed, uBeam , led by a very special entrepreneur, 25-year-old Meredith Perry , announced a $10 million round of financing. Here I make the case that entrepreneurs must stay focused on the prize, not the doubters. Entrepreneurs. ” **. It can be one of the strongest motivators.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2011

Many entrepreneurs still dream of “going public,” making billions of dollars, and playing with the big boys. Most estimates of the expense for compliance and accounting procedures of a public company are at least double, or maybe quadruple those of a private company. Increasing government regulations. Disclosures of information.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 9, 2012

I had a very enjoyable day in Cincinnati meeting many local entrepreneurs, angels and accelerators. I was here to see one of our LPs (limited partners are the people who invest money in VC funds) called Fort Washington. You need to press the flesh. I wrote back to the founder (in private), “no fucking way. Or a Skype.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

This was an audience of mostly first-time entrepreneurs. It is great for entrepreneurs and great for VCs. I suppose I should have imagined that this line would get more press than all other comments combined. So here is what I have been telling entrepreneurs privately for the past 6 months. I believe that.

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Pricing Marketing Startup Venture Capital 309

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 19, 2011

CapLinked , the online platform for private investment funded by members of the “ PayPal Mafia “—announced that it is launching a worldwide pitch competition for entrepreneurs to present their business ideas to a panel of all-star judges from Idealab, Rincon, Rapidfire, and Actarus. says CapLinked CEO Eric M.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

The next best alternative to avoid the stigma of bankruptcy (and the cost) is to privately negotiate partial business settlements with your creditors. If they believe in you, there is always someone who will invest additional cash into your business to help you get back on your feet. Find a friend or family-member investor.

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Entrepreneur Startup Press Help 88

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Many entrepreneurs still dream of “going public,” making billions of dollars, and playing with the big boys. Most estimates of the expense for compliance and accounting procedures of a public company are at least double, or maybe quadruple those of a private company. business entrepreneur exit founder IPO startup'

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2013

These days, I seem to often hear from entrepreneurs who are struggling to find a mentor, or complaining about their lack of effectiveness. Most entrepreneurs view a mentor as someone older and more experienced who takes the time to personally give guidance, advice, and takes an emotional investment in your success.

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Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The aim, according to the private college’s press release, is to provide “mentoring, advising and access to resources for up to 15 student- and community-run companies with a philanthropic twist.” Social Impact Incubator. Founder and owner Casey Miles aims to open more incubators across the country. The Underground.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2012

These days, I seem to often hear from entrepreneurs who are struggling to find a mentor, or complaining about their lack of effectiveness. Most entrepreneurs view a mentor as someone older and more experienced who takes the time to personally give guidance, advice, and takes an emotional investment in your success.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 2, 2011

Here’s the thing: entrepreneurs who aren’t at all of our private meetings really didn’t know what do think about the situation. It sure wasn’t when I was a first-time entrepreneur. To entrepreneurs thinking about raising money now or in the future – I think there was a lot of signal.

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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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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

However Gmail is only private email conversations. The other reason for building it, is LA is crapped on all the time from a press perspective and entrepreneur perspective. Alex Benzer: We're in private beta. We've built a tool like Gmail, for all of your public conversations, as a Chrome extension witin Gmail.

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Startup CTO Coach Blogging Social Media 242

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 25, 2010

If you don’t already read Chris’s blog you should – it’s very well written, often takes a strong POV and speaks from an entrepreneur’s perspective but with a huge knowledge of the technology investors as well. Sometimes it’s to brag to everybody else that they got the private invitation code.

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socalTECH

JUNE 9, 2010

Last week, Los Angeles-based HauteLook (www.hautelook.com), an online private sales site, scored a major round of funding--raising $31M from Insight Venture Partners. This investment round is a pretty substantial financial investment. That gives them a good read on how they will do in the next event. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Troy represents what I believe the best magic of Los Angeles is – the merging together of creative talent with technical talent and he brings the lessons learned from these two fields into investments nationally. I say that because that’s what I experienced in my private meetings with Troy as well. He said that.

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From the Venture Trenches

MARCH 27, 2013

The recent firing of Groupon’s CEO Andrew Mason is a cautionary tale of the increased scrutiny and heightened expectations that come from accessing increasingly larger amounts of investment capital. So, whether an entrepreneur raises money or not, they have to have a long-term vision. What is the company’s use of proceeds?

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 9, 2014

This was a chance to blow open the story on their companies, to address a room full of potential investors, mentors, partners, customers, and press. After the event, we caught up, Parker Thompson , Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) charged with leading Batch 8. They’re going to be huge for private e-commerce retailers.

Startup 111

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2013

The next best alternative to avoid the stigma of bankruptcy (and the cost) is to privately negotiate partial business settlements with your creditors. If they believe in you, there is always someone who will invest additional cash into your business to help you get back on your feet. Find a friend or family-member investor.

Startup 82

Startup Press Help Course 82

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Just like the sky scraping investment banks of Wall Street, the technology industry tends to be a sausage party. able to sign up online and rent the car, with only $50,000 invested in the company, which went towards the website, database and beta car. investors look through press, do not use it to explain current traction.

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From the Venture Trenches

APRIL 23, 2013

Brian Callahan the founder and CEO of a boutique investment bank, Markwood Capital Alliance has been hosting private dinners and industry mixers since 1995. When pressing some cash on Brian to pay for his troubles, Brian explained they were a gift from Markwood Capital Alliance and wished her a safe drive home.

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Santa Monica Media Startup Press 79

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2012

The next best alternative to avoid the stigma of bankruptcy (and the cost) is to privately negotiate partial business settlements with your creditors. If they believe in you, there is always someone who will invest additional cash into your business to help you get back on your feet. Find a friend or family-member investor.

Startup 88

Startup Press Help Course 88

From the Venture Trenches

APRIL 23, 2013

Brian Callahan the founder and CEO of a boutique investment bank, Markwood Capital Alliance has been hosting private dinners and industry mixers since 1995. When pressing some cash on Brian to pay for his troubles, Brian explained they were a gift from Markwood Capital Alliance and wished her a safe drive home.

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Media Startup Press 40

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

The next best alternative to avoid the stigma of bankruptcy (and the cost) is to privately negotiate partial business settlements with your creditors. If they believe in you, there is always someone who will invest additional cash into your business to help you get back on your feet. Find an angel or family member investor.

Startup 51

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I’m an entrepreneur at heart so I’m always inspired when I hear stories about innovation. It’s why my investment philosophy is called, “ the entrepreneur thesis.&#. Passionate Entrepreneurs & Ambassadors. You need to have passionate tech entrepreneurs who want to build businesses locally.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 27, 2013

Last year I wrote a blog post on entrepreneurs with a chip on their shoulders. A chip on one’s shoulder as in, “F**k the system, it’s broken and I want to fix it” is exactly the energy I look for in entrepreneurs. You got your tech press and your parents are proud. I think it’s an important read.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

When I described to people why I initially invested my calls went something like this, “He’s taken kicks to the face for nearly 2 years and is still standing. But before I sent it I had made 10 private phone calls, sent emails & built support. Through this process he raised $2 million. I know this guy is a money maker.

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Startup Venture Capital Blogging Summary 292

Frank Addante

JUNE 4, 2006

► August (1) Invest in Transparency & Active Communication ► July (1) The Fear of Success ► May (2) Optimized for Speed = 30% Waste Happy 1st Birthday Rubicon Project! We invested the first $1 million to develop version 1.0 Additionally, entrepreneurs get tired. ► October (1) New Video!

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Machine Learning / AI They discussed many topics ranging from protection of the press to what Mark looks for in an entrepreneur to investing outside of Silicon Valley and of course Trump and sports. Mark also pointed out that the number of investments he personally makes in San Francisco has dropped by 90%.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2011

Today I’m announcing that GRP Partners is doubling down on the Twitter ecosystem by investing in DataSift , a company who provides a real-time data platform and tools to third-party developers and corporations. Some will cite my investment two years ago in social-media advertising company Ad.ly So with DataSift I’m doubling down.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

There’s no one sane I know any more who doesn’t privately say that things have gotten out of hand. On average they have taken 9-11 years to reach this status and most of our investments have never gotten there. About an hour ago he thought he was invincible. That he defied the laws of gravity. Few like to say so publicly.

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