Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
The video link is here and quick time-coded show notes at the end of the post in case you want to jump ahead to just one section. how do you do pipeline reviews? how should a VC do due diligence on sales operations? how should a VC do due diligence on sales operations? We covered much ground. when to call.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. In many cases, experts with academic or research credentials are not good partners for a business venture. This is a critical element of a good relationship, but a tough one.
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Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
According to a well-researched Motly Fool report, the challenge is very real, since around half of all businesses fail in the first five years. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. I often get asked about the real alternatives to bridge this valley, and there are some good ones I will outline here.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 16, 2022
Another report from the Pew Research Center confirms that Boomers are still a third of the workforce, equal in size to the Gen-X segment and the Gen-Y segment. Often the Boomer is more willing to work for equity, and easily convinced to step aside when revenues reach that next threshold. Don’t expect them to go away any time soon.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 4, 2022
The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capitalists) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. The positives are that you give up no equity, and these apply to the early startup stages, but they do take time and much effort to win.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 6, 2019
According to a well-researched Motly Fool report, the challenge is very real, since around half of all businesses fail in the first five years. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. I often get asked about the real alternatives to bridge this valley, and there are some good ones I will outline here.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 18, 2020
Another report from the Pew Research Center confirms that Boomers are still a third of the workforce, equal in size to the Gen-X segment and the Gen-Y segment. Often the Boomer is more willing to work for equity, and easily convinced to step aside when revenues reach that next threshold. Don’t expect them to go away any time soon.
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