Many people have thought about the advantages of investing in real estate. Even though the world economy is Read More
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
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
Whew, you’ve got your seed money in the bank. … So now what? This is what my co-founder Read More
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
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
I was recently asked to give a presentation about the state of venture capital to a group of Read More
Blogging your way to a Series A
When I founded BlazeMeter, I decided to postpone venture funding until I had determined my initial product and Read More
In May 2011, I wrote the post: Investor Nomenclature and the Venture Spiral. That post got a lot of Read More
Investing in emerging markets comes with its own unique challenges, but the rewards can be well worth the Read More
People sometimes ask me why VCs seem to invest in many of the same types of companies. Certainly, Read More
Engineering a regional tech cluster
Dino Vendetti a VC at Bay Partners, moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend Read More
Early-stage regional venture funds
Dino Vendetti a VC at Bay Partners, moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend Read More
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
Reinventing Life Science Startups
What if we could increase productivity and stave the capital flight by helping Life Sciences startups build their Read More