In a conversation about opportunities for collaboration with startups Ali Dalloul, General Manager of Ambient Intelligence at Microsoft Read More
Startups and strategic partners, a whale of a tale
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There’s a world where you don’t have to pitch your startup
Pitching stinks. When you’re pitching it’s largely you talking and the other side (hopefully) listening. You’re not gaining Read More
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Startup thought leadership paves the path to M&A
Big ideas power startup acquisitions. Acquisitions are expensive, risky and complex. In order for a potential strategic partner Read More
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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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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
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There Are Two Ways To Formulate Antidilution Provisions
There are two principal ways to formulate antidilution provisions, capitalizing the terms to make it clear we are talking Read More
As has been reported, we’ve just signed a deal to sell our startup Socialize to ShareThis. Although having a successful exit Read More
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Top 10 lessons learned articles in 2012
While 2010 and 2011 were the most recent years in which entrepreneurs had the upper hand over venture Read More
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Jeremy Allaire’s keys to building great companies
Vator brought its popular Splash to Manhattan this week. Kicking off Vator Splash NY on Wedneday night was Brightcove CEO Jeremy Allaire, 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
Jim Lanzone, President of CBS Interactive and former CEO of Clicker (which was acquired by CBS), was one of Read More
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Venture Shift NYC and the Angel Investing Hall of Fame
At Vator and Bullpen Capital’s Venture Shift event next week, I’m moderating a panel called “Super angels, micro-VCs, Read More
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Best Vacation Tip for Small Business Workaholics.
Do you actually go on vacation when you go on vacation? Typically, I don’t. This Thanksgiving week my Read More
I’ve been asked a number of times for advice about how to approach acquisitions from friends and entrepreneurs Read More
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Today’s Entrepreneur: Alvin Mullins
Today’s entrepreneur is Alvin Mullins, founder and CEO of Stagester, a live streaming platform to help live performance venues Read More