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Rustic Canyon Speaks out on GaiKai Exit, Changing Nature of VC, LA Tech & More

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But my take: Gaikai had superior technology & a superior business strategy. This is a riveting read and tale of ego, bad business practice and shady ethical behavior – if the article is even 50% true. 33:15 Have you noticed a change from 2003 to now in the “serendipity factor” of Santa Monica?

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From Startup To Life-Changing Exit – The 4 Secrets Behind Ruby Receptionists’ Amazing Success

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In 2003, she started Ruby Receptionists , a one-of-a-kind virtual receptionist company where high-tech meets great people and 5-star performance. and more articles from the EO blog. Our Forum thinks so highly of Jill that we nicknamed her JBoss — an honorific she more than earned. Here’s her story.

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Why You Need to Ring the Freaking Cash Register

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I remember just a decade ago in 2003 when we all laughed at how dumb people in the 90′s were talking about the race to “capture as many eyeballs as possible” before your competition. Delaying going out of business gives you way more chances at product / market fit than any other strategy I know of. Fair point.

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How to Win Consulting, Board, and Deal Roles with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds

David Teten VC

You could also consider becoming a public expert: Profnet and HelpAReporter connect subject matter experts to journalists needing an expert opinion for an article or news piece. . Ten Networking Strategies to a Seat on the Board. This strategy is even more prevalent in larger deals. Interim Executives and Consultant Networks.

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How to get superior returns in VC

David Teten VC

It seems reasonable to assume that USV’s investment strategy (i.e., Amar Bhide, my former professor, wrote in Harvard Business Review, “ Strategy is Bunk.” He points out that Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs have virtually identical strategies. – Thoughtful fund management. – Incubating companies.

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In Venture Capital, Should You Be a Momentum or a Value Investor?

David Teten VC

The first is Momentum Investing , “a strategy to capitalize on the continuance of an existing market trend”, which usually meaning that the price has been rising in the recent past. In 2000, LPs invested $104b into 638 funds, but by 2003, LPs’ commitment rate had dropped to just $11b into 161 funds. Why, yes, they are.

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Lessons Learned After 15 Years in Business

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Below is an excerpt from the original article. 2003 / Great service really does win business. The strategy of 2008 serves as a pivotal lesson of our 15-year life. Those two exercises created an excitement towards achieving the vision of growing by 10 times, and the strategy and execution path to get there.