Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 24, 2010

What Quora has done is wrap social networking around Q&A with the more clever next-gen UX I’ve seen. I stumbled upon the Question, “ What-is-the-motivation-behind-writing-public-reviews-and-tips-as-on-Amazon-Yelp-Foursquare-StickyBits-etc &# and took the bait. Design the product to accomodate needs of all three.

Technical Review 294

Technical Review Writing Content Sites 294

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

We now serve many large clients like Dish Networks, Dignity Health, and U.S. We not only have our Series A funds that can write $500k?—?$15 If you invest early and then pull back in the next 3 rounds your multiples on cash invested are much higher than if you keep writing checks. VCs have different views and strategies on this.

Venture Capital 223

Venture Capital IP Startup Google 223

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

Just 3 years ago there was talk of institutional investors “not being able to write small enough checks.” Many pension funds are simply too large to write small checks and favor the ability to write $50-100 million checks to funds. Summary: Cheap, mobile, social, global, always-on, one-click-purchase =.

Venture Capital 398

Venture Capital Technical Review Startup Seed Funding 398

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If you want the whole deck you can find it on SlideShare but I’ve written up a short summary with commentary below. These have the benefit to VCs of not cross-collateralizing returns and to LPs of being able to know the underlying asset before they write the check. But there are clear pro’s and con’s. Want some context?

Venture Capital 292

Venture Capital Capital Startup Funding 292

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 11, 2011

What follows is a summary which paraphrases Naval’s responses. 3) If you were writing your book Pitching Hacks today, how would your advice differ ? There’s going to be more and more of these early stage networks forming. I recommend you first review Dharmesh’s article and then listen to Naval’s thoughts.

Startup 273

Startup Software Review Summary Technical Review 273

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

In fact, the focus on social networking platforms, starting with Facebook, has destroyed the meaning of the word friend and even changed it from a noun to a verb. Here is my summary of how business relationships relate to friends. Social networking friends have real business value. Everyone needs private friend relationships.

Entrepreneur 66

Entrepreneur Social Network Technical Review Social Media 66

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 17, 2010

Technological change is astounding and I think none more than the impact that social networks has had on our lives. If you haven’t read it I think it’s a pretty interesting piece on change in the era of Twitter (as distinct from previous social networks). Writing has a way of forcing focus and reflection.

Social Network 320

Social Network Journal News UCSD 320

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 5, 2018

The summary of Ronan’s article is that Les Moonves made unwanted advances to actresses, writers and producers. Whether it’s for the leader of a network or the leader of the free world.” whether in government or private enterprise. These weren’t simply flirtations?—?he So why speak up?

Report 177

Report Mentor Startup Journal 177

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

Link has a summary of his argument plus a great video). But my contact told me that many viral videos start through close networks on Reddit where a degree of formal and informal collaboration of individuals takes place. If you have NO network of promotion for your story? Simply write a great book?

Marketing 379

Marketing Startup SEM SEO 379

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2011

I think you'll enjoy hearing him, but if you're in a rush check out the summary notes below. As a courtesy if you enjoyed his write-up please check out his startup company, ChannelStack. CEO Network – CEO’s from the portfolio companies are introduced to each other. They have sixteen people on staff. How to run a board meeting?

Capital 284

Capital Venture Capital Technical Review Startup 284

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2015

Develop an efficient and effective writing style. I see too many investor pitches, and even executive summaries that ramble on for many pages without a clear message. Your reach with a blog is much broader than traditional business networking channels and industry conferences.

Blogging 110

Blogging Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Media 110

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. In summary, a startup with no website, or a website with no credibility will kill your business. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Highlight personal presence and testimonials.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2014

Here is a summary of some key items to think about as an entrepreneur before approaching friends, family, or even fools: Don’t be afraid to ask, carefully. Communicate the risks, and write down the agreement. Network to build investor relationships before you ask for money. It also shows progress to early backers.

Startup 106

Startup Funding Technical Review Ideas 106

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2015

Here is my summary of some major considerations that every entrepreneur needs to evaluate against the cost and effort to attract equity investors: Completing a grant application is real work. Otherwise find an inexpensive class on grant writing. Of course, nothing is really free in the business world. Technology is not enough.

Pricing 100

Pricing Equity Technical Review Research 100

Tech.Co

MARCH 9, 2020

If you want to have any chance of securely implementing a remote work policy at your business, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is as close to a necessity as you can get. Scare stories abound of false WiFi networks that are set up near coffee shops, aimed at stealing your personal information. Use a Business VPN.

Tips 160

Tips Software Review Study Email 160

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Summary Version. For those who still don’t know the origins, the Harlem Shake started as a small skit from a YouTuber named Filthy Frank (10 million views as of this writing) on January 30, 2013. As of this writing nearly 50,000 versions have been created and uploaded and watched by some 200,000,000 people. Harlem Shake.

Startup 380

Startup Media Content Platform 380

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Here is a summary of some key items to think about as an entrepreneur before approaching friends, family, or even fools: Don’t be afraid to ask, carefully. Communicate the risks, and write down the agreement. Network to build investor relationships before you ask for money. It also shows progress to early backers.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup Ideas 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. In summary, a startup with no website, or a website with no credibility will kill your business. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Highlight personal presence and testimonials.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2010

. - Journalists don’t know enough about your company before the show, don’t have time for proper research, and you will be competing for their time afterward with 49+ other companies that want them to write about you. - Summary: Journalists are people. Many other great companies are not. - Deal with it gracefully.

Tips 307

Tips Startup Press Blogging 307

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2017

I found a good summary of these attributes in a recent book, “ The Old School Advantage ,” by an expert on interpersonal communication, J. You can also establish authority by writing and public speaking. Facebook initially capitalized on exclusivity by allowing only Harvard students to join their social network.

Social Media 58

Social Media Customer Custom Entrepreneur 58

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 16, 2011

Below is a nice summary of our interview with some great quotes from Joanne. After seeing “The Social Network&# there is an increased attitude amongst this generation (of women) that … why not go into startups? In the next generation everybody (including women (are going to write code).&#. In 18 months from $1.5m

Startup 311

Startup Sales Venture Capital Entrepreneur 311

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2012

Intros.They’re the lifeblood of networking – the currency of mavens. If you find yourself writing this in an email – think twice about sending it. In Summary. They are your route to angel money. Your entrée to sales meetings. We couldn’t live without them. I see way too many of these. Introduce people.

Email 359

Email Venture Capital Startup Technical Review 359

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2010

As I naturally get asked all the time why we invested in Company A or Company B, I thought I’d just put forth my thesis in writing. He knows the ad management and ad network businesses. At its core it provides a free and open “mediation&# layer that can work with any ad network or ad exchange. What does it do?

Mobile 282

Mobile Invest Company Companies 282

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

” It was meant both as a call to those writing angel checks into other people’s companies that they ought to think about putting that capital toward themselves either by becoming a startup founder or (and this was my real point) by taking an under-market salary in a company where they can learn the right skills to do it in the future.

Technical Review 150

Technical Review Startup Venture Capital IP 150

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Here is a summary of some key items to think about as an entrepreneur before approaching friends, family, or even fools: Don’t be afraid to ask, carefully. Communicate the risks, and write down the agreement. Network to build investor relationships before you ask for money. It also shows progress to early backers.

Startup 98

Startup Technical Review Ideas Entrepreneur 98

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. In summary, a startup with no website, or a website with no credibility will kill your business. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Highlight personal and product testimonials.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

If you want to watch the show click the image above or this link , but if you want a quick read – here’s a summary: 1. There’s some stuff here that I even prefer not to put into writing. Are the write ups worth doing or not? We will continue to do more of this. A: It’s not best. Tough, but true.

Venture Capital 282

Venture Capital Capital Startup Pricing 282

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

The key to getting money is that the people writing the check trust you. If you’re really an entrepreneur you’ll find a way to network with the right people. When I write an angel round check I always tell me wife, “let’s assume that money is lost.&# So goes angel investing. Most people are lazy.

Angel 291

Angel Funding Venture Capital Startup 291

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 8, 2018

You’re As Smart As Your Network. The more you play around with ideas and you write them down, the better. This is a lead up into an executive summary. Modern-day entrepreneurs use Evernote, Google Keep, etc. to capture and organize their hunches. Seth notes that, “Ideas are a lot like exercising.

Ideas 69

Ideas Startup Technical Review Santa Barbara 69

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

I must admit I discuss this very frequently with portfolio companies but hadn’t thought to write about it. In summary, many advisors, board members or executives will steer you away from exclusivity agreements. I need to give credit for the topic to PR Malloy who Tweeted me this question.

Outsource Development 150

Outsource Development Startup Customer Custom 150

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Here is a summary of some key items to think about as an entrepreneur before approaching friends, family, or even fools: Don’t be afraid to ask, carefully. Communicate the risks, and write down the agreement. Network to build investor relationships before you ask for money. It also shows progress to early backers.

Funding 93

Funding Technical Review Startup Ideas 93

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The simple answer is that if you need funding, do your homework and start networking early. You may think you are an expert in your domain, but until you try to write things down in simple terms in a blog for other people, you don’t realize what you don’t know. Fundraising is indeed brutally tough at all stages.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Startup Blogging Social Media 96

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” Exec Summary: Most companies (98+%) in the world (even tech startups) should be very profit focused. One of them is profitability.

Startup 418

Startup Venture Capital Sales Technical Review 418

CEO Flow

MARCH 2, 2009

Bio summary: Aaron Ross is the founder of CEOFlow , which helps CEOs understand how to create predictable revenue, through guidance, groups and consulting. 9:30a – 10a: Network with CEOs from this and the next session. 9:30a – 10a: Network with CEOs from this and the prior session. Just write me).

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Los Angeles Finaventures Angel 40

CEO Flow

MARCH 2, 2009

Bio summary: Aaron Ross is the founder of CEOFlow , which helps CEOs understand how to create predictable revenue, through guidance, groups and consulting. 9:30a – 10a: Network with CEOs from this and the next session. 9:30a – 10a: Network with CEOs from this and the prior session. Just write me).

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Los Angeles Finaventures Angel 40

CEO Flow

MARCH 2, 2009

Bio summary: Aaron Ross is the founder of CEOFlow , which helps CEOs understand how to create predictable revenue, through guidance, groups and consulting. 9:30a – 10a: Network with CEOs from this and the next session. 9:30a – 10a: Network with CEOs from this and the prior session. Just write me).

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Los Angeles Finaventures Angel 40

CEO Flow

MARCH 2, 2009

Bio summary: Aaron Ross is the founder of CEOFlow , which helps CEOs understand how to create predictable revenue, through guidance, groups and consulting. 9:30a - 10a: Network with CEOs from this and the next session. 9:30a - 10a: Network with CEOs from this and the prior session. Just write me). Location: FinaVentures.

Santa Monica 40

Santa Monica Los Angeles Finaventures Angel 40