Both Sides of the Table
MAY 15, 2011
In the past I’ve given some tips for handling meetings effectively, covering topics like: - How not to let your meeting go down a rat hole ; - Dealing with the elephant in the room ; - Dealing with skeletons in your closet ; - How to make meetings discussions, not “pitches&#. - Sitting by the screen is the best excuse.
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 15, 2017
But I find that the more informed your board is and the more you’re staying on their radar screen the more effective they’ll be for you. Communicate frequently and proactively The most effective CEOs that I’ve observed send regular, short, board update emails every few weeks or monthly just to give the board a sense of what is going on.
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Tech Coast Venture Network
MARCH 9, 2011
After years of cloudy skies in Startupland, the sun is peeking out, and investors are tipping their toes back into the wading pool. To help you get a jump-start with fundraising, I’ve gathered tips from active early-stage investors and entrepreneurs who managed to beat the odds by raising capital during and after the Great Recession.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 21, 2023
Even if you have booked an hour with a VC, you should plan to talk only for the first fifteen minutes. Here are some tips on the right approach and the right points to hit: Match your material to the time allotted. The first words out of your mouth should be “Can everyone hear me, and read the screen?”
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 20, 2009
This is part of my ongoing series, “ Pitching a VC.&# Getting a meeting with a prominent angel or VC is difficult enough. Some advice on how to do that was covered in this link – Getting Access to a VC. If you haven’t read how to build VC relationships and demonstrate traction make sure to read it.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 22, 2012
Even if you have booked an hour with a VC, you should plan to talk only for the first fifteen minutes. Here are some tips on the right approach and the right points to hit: Match your material to the time allotted. The first words out of your mouth should be “Can everyone hear me, and read the screen?”
Tech Zulu Event
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Those who are more involved in traditional entertainment are seeing a major shift online which is why an additional one-day seminar was created to coincide with Silicon Beach Fest Hollywood as a partnership called, Idea to Screen. tech community and to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing us in the coming years. See you there!
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