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What The Heck Does “Traction” Really Mean To A VC?

InfoChachkie

Nearly every entrepreneur has heard the refrain, "Get back to me when you have some traction,” while seeking funding. Evidence of validation manifests itself in many forms and is derived from a variety of market forces. From an unsophisticated investor, this response might be a non-confrontational way of saying "No." Share and Enjoy.

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Here’s How You Get A VC To Pull Out Their Checkbook

InfoChachkie

No VC Fit - Match your venture with appropriate funding source. Clearly define the addressable market for your pain reliever, which is a subset of the total number of people who are feeling the pain; the total market size is not relevant. Who do I write the check to and where do I send it? Financials. Share and Enjoy.

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Startup Lessons From Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon

InfoChachkie

. • Obtain Customer Feedback Before You Release Your Product - Musicians spend their entire youth writing songs and performing them in front of live audiences, which ensures that their initial album is validated by their fans before they enter the recording studio. Entrepreneurs should always err on the side of long-term gain. Pay To Play.

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Why Startups Need to Blog (and what to talk about …)

Both Sides of the Table

But should you actually write one if you’re a startup, an industry figure (lawyer, banker) or VC? This is a post to help you figure out why you should write and what you should talk about. GRP Partners last fund is the single best performing VC fund in the US (prequin data) for its vintage year). Absofuckinglutely.

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Twitter Networks are Different than Social Networks

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve talked about how Twitter is a new form of RSS (curated RSS), it’s a a new form of IM / SMS , it’s a place where business is conducted and it’s a place where advertising will drive leads due to the link sharing nature of Twitter. Tags: Tech Market Analysis. I think they’re missing something.

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From Startup Newsletter To Best Selling Book: How This Entrepreneur Pulled It Off

InfoChachkie

I said, ''Hey, listen were going to start writing this newsletter and it''s going to highlight our trials and tribulations, our failures and our successes. The opening paragraphs of that first newsletter are indicative of the captivating and accessible writing style, which eventually cultivated a huge audience. And of those 35 people.

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Extracting More Than Cash From Your Angel Investors

InfoChachkie

Angel investors are often the sole source of funding for startups at the critical pre-launch stage. Ideally, such early-stage investors should have the experiences and motivation to help their ventures establish a sustainable business model, rather than simply writing a check before moving on to their next investment. Share and Enjoy.

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