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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. What’s your take on that?
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your entrepreneurial control. Expensive new IT systems, consultants, and investment bankers are usually required. Loss of control.
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Both Sides of the Table
MAY 15, 2010
In terms of topics we spoke about: - Do VC’s send your presentations around to other people if they don’t fund you? Nevertheless, if you share too much in your funding process or meet too many VCs expect a certain amount of your ideas to spread around the startup community. short answer: very, very rarely. But it does happen.
InfoChachkie
JANUARY 16, 2018
Jim Semick: I’ve been launching and managing software products for 15 years now, going back to when you and I worked together at Expertcity before it was acquired by Citrix. I have always worked on early stage products. Some of the products I’ve helped validate and launch include GoToMyPC, GoToMeeting and AppFolio.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your entrepreneurial control. Expensive new IT systems, consultants, and investment bankers are usually required. Loss of control.
Jason Nazar
MAY 2, 2016
Determine whether your business name needs to be trademarked, and if does Trademark it at the USPTO. Protect your written works and code through the Copyright Office. If you are inventing or creating a product, understand patents and register for one at the USPTO. Vet your idea with the idea checklist.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 5, 2011
They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your entrepreneurial control. Expensive new IT systems, consultants, and investment bankers are usually required. Loss of control.
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