Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

There were startups and a software industry but barely. Sure, we built SaaS products before the term even existed but at 31 it was hard to delineate reality from what all of the monied people around us were telling us what we were worth. There was no money train. It was 1991. We still loved every moment. Until we weren’t.

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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. I provided a whole set of questions that I go through with founders before Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Before You Develop Anything.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

I admit that I haven’t yet read it but I’ve had numerous discussions with Brad over the years about board structure & conduct and consider him a mentor on the topic. Reviewing financial & operational performance. Defections of large swaths of talented employees due to low morale. In the Early Days.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2015

There are too many deals to look at, too many seed funds or angels asking you to look at deals and weekly “demo days” with manicured and monocultural presentations crafted by experienced story tellers to help even the mundane idea sound like it will. They’re doing how much in SaaS revenue? Easier said than done.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 8, 2018

The judges for this must-attend event will be people who can help fund and build your business – and you don’t have to wait for an introduction. Felicia is the cofounder of Black Tech Week, Code Fever, Tribe Cowork and Urban Innovation. Lisha Bell, Deal Flow Lead for Pipeline Angels. Siggi Hindrichs, Principal at Samsung NEXT.

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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 do we need to do to make sure we can survive technical due diligence by investors and partners? What’s our purchase, licensing, SaaS strategy? Accounting?

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

5 Lessons from 150 startup pitches - A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks , July 11, 2010 I just reviewed several hundred startup pitches for Capital Factory. So, I’ve had about 4 years on the “inside” of a fast-growing, venture-backed B2B SaaS startup. Most were on paper and video; 20 were invited to pitch in person.

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