Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. I just completed an exercise where I went out to hire a new associate for my VC firm, GRP Partners. I had to laugh a bit reading it.
SoCal CTO
JUNE 9, 2010
Draw Your Ideas - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , May 16, 2010 I saw Jack Dorsey give this talk at The 99% Conference last month. When I’m on a VC panel, I’m always amused by the answers from my co-panelists as they are usually the same set of “VC cliches” which makes it even more fun when I blurt out my answer.
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Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 4, 2010
The framework of his book has profoundly altered how I think about the technology market and affects how I thought about building my businesses and how I think about investing in venture capital. It is not a beach novel to be sure. It should affect how you think if you are an incumbent but also if you’re a startup.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 28, 2010
McKinsey had their “ 7S framework &# and BCG had the “ BCG Matrix &# with cash cows, dogs, stars and question marks. I mean Porter’s Five forces is a useful framework but it’s basically microeconomics with a pretty wrapper. I found that most VC’s never gave me any feedback when I was pitching.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
*. What is the role of a VC for entrepreneurs? I suppose it can be different for every founder and for different VCs but I’d like to offer you some context on what I think it is and it isn’t. Consultants should provide you data & frameworks – not decisions. In my view the best VCs are merely your guides.
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 29, 2012
And no wonder, lately he and his partners are on a tear, investing out of their $200+ million VC fund. He talked in the video about how he finds it helpful in companies to think about practical theory and frameworks for thinking about company strategy. Nate, tell us a bit about Rustic Canyon Venture Partners. Not bad, hey?
Tech Zulu Event
MARCH 7, 2010
After recent announcements by Google and Apple, the mobile advertising ecosystem is abuzz with optimism and flush with venture capital. Dave Gwozdz, CEO of Mojiva will highlight some findings of this recent study called "State of the Industry in Mobile." Jones, Founder, Chairman and CEO, ChaCha Search, Inc.
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