Here’s the problem: Your startup needs cash to grow. You’ve got some revenue, you’re not profitable yet, but Read More
How much debt a startup should take on
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Wrap-Up of the inaugural SplashX LA on January 19, 2017
Six months ago, SplashX debuted in Oakland. On January 19, 2017, the LA inauguration of SplashX was launched. Read More
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Pitching a VC? Here’s what to do and what not to do
If you’re an entrepreneur ready to sit down with a VC to discuss your world-changing startup, you reading Read More
(Come mingle with hundreds of top venture capitalists representing $10B-plus in capital under management, including Khosla Ventures, Greylock and Javelin Read More
Investing in emerging markets comes with its own unique challenges, but the rewards can be well worth the Read More
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I dropped in to see the condition your mission is in
There should come a moment in your life where you wake up and realize that this is your Read More
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Think you like what you like? Think again
A funny thing happens when you lie to people: they tend to believe. Why shouldn’t they? They lie Read More
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How to value and price your startup
When a founder determines it is worth his while to attempt to raise money for his concept, the Read More
Habits are good for business. In fact, many industries could not survive without them. The incentive systems Read More
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Fundraising 101: Pitch other startup CEOs for practice
When someone raises $27 million, it typically means they’re pretty savvy about building startups venture capitalists are interested Read More
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The network effect isn’t good enough….
Note: I’m pleased to have co-authored this post with Sangeet Paul Choudary, who analyzes business models for network businesses at Platformed.info. Follow Read More
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Escape from message hell
We are caught in an endless cycle of messaging hell and the pattern is always the same. First, Read More
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Mass Persuasion
“Successful entrepreneurs recommend reading this article about the persuasion techniques companies use to drive engagement.” Scratch that, how’s Read More
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Watch out for savage VC deal terms when raising money
Some of the financings in ugly investment climates are typically proposed by venture capitalists on deal terms that Read More
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Leah Busque shares TaskRabbit’s fundraising lessons
During a cold evening in Boston, Leah Busque didn’t want to leave her cozy home to buy dog food. Read More