Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2015

“There was no real framework for a $15 million fund at the time so I had to make one up … it was really sort of an experiment … I invested across Funds I & II in 90 companies” Jeff then raised $55 million in 2010 and $85 million in 2014.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

Rather they should get a part-time Acting CTO who can help close the gap. Bottom line – if as you recognize this gap, then reach out to get a slice of a CTO who can help bridge the gap. What metrics are going to be the key startup metrics and how do we get those metrics without too much cost? Accounting?

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TechEmpower

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Through our fifteen years, we've been charged with helping clients get business done with technology. Focusing on the metrics that ultimately drive the business, often the bottom line, has provided a reality check, a counter-weight to the desire to consume all new technologies. It's a fun and funny business to be in.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2016

Investors and partners now look only for a framework of your business essentials, within the context of your opportunity, solution, and financials. Early customer feedback will position your solution, and help you make pivots before critical time and money are lost. Just make sure you can fill in all the details.

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SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Consultants Don’t Pivot, Founders Do - Steve Blank , May 13, 2010 Consultants can help startups leverage their limited resources. The topic was VC signaling in seed rounds — and how these signals help or hurt your ability to raise money in the next round. This is a great configuration for a starting team. Here’s why. Prerequisites.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

It’s a very personal topic and I’d like to offer you a framework to decide for yourself, based on the following factors: How Long is it Taking to Raise Capital at Your Stage in the Market? ” And then you’re just assessing whether you can get access to new VCs or whether your existing VCs can help you in tough times.

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Once you build it, they will now ask you about the key metrics that they need proven in order to see if you really are a good investment. The real reason to build an MVP is to do early tests of key Startup Metrics for the business. " Once you have the metrics defined, it focuses your effort. To prove/disprove a hypothesis.

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SoCal CTO

JULY 23, 2012

What existing systems will we leverage, what programming languages, software development methodologies, web application frameworks, revision control systems, etc.? What metrics are going to be the key startup metrics and how do we get those metrics without too much cost? What technology research is required? Accounting?

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 28, 2014

I just need you for a few hours to help me move this weekend.” Provide the metrics you are trying to achieve. You either need to be willing to take stuff out to get it down to something to hit the deadline, or you need to live with the date that arises from the estimate. It implies that it’s something really easy to do. “I

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TechEmpower

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

We're all using enum types here and there, we're all using the collections framework. If you've ever used primitive collection libraries like fastutil or Trove , then it may help to think of Enum{Set,Map} like those primitive collections. It beats RegularEnumSet in all important metrics: Query speed ( contains(element) , etc.)

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