This is going to be BIG.
APRIL 2, 2012
It was June of 2003. The problem is that the program simply attracts only "the best"--a group of entrepreneurs who, at first, self select and believe they fit this criteria and then displays whatever patters Paul Graham and his team believe to be indicative of success. She had flower sleeves of spectacular color. They need attention.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 23, 2011
I took the opportunity this past week to publish summary notes of some of the VCs and entrepreneurs I had interviewed on This Week in VC. One of my goals in doing the show was not only to educate entrepreneurs but also to put a human face on many of the VCs in our industry as VCs can be hard to get to know. 5:00 – 5:55). 6:00 – 7:30).
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Dream It
APRIL 12, 2020
Martino outlined essentially two types of outcomes for this financial crisis from a historical perspective: “In 2001-2003, there was a depression in Silicon Valley. How should startups adjust their pitch when fundraising during this crisis? “This is where history is very important, and we don’t yet know the situation we’re in yet.”
Guy Kawasaki
MARCH 3, 2015
The implication is that entrepreneurs should start with megalomaniac goals in order to succeed. He pitched the idea of similar restaurants to Dick and Mac McDonald, and the rest is history. There is a myth that successful companies begin with grandiose ambitions. Is there a better way? Why doesn’t our company do this?
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 5, 2011
I have conversations with entrepreneurs and other VCs on a daily basis about fund raising, the prices of deals, how much companies should raise, etc. 2007, 2011) and for the hottest of companies and in bad markets for fund raising (2003, 2008) prices test the bottom end of the range. There is no such thing as a uniform price.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 28, 2013
You know this isn’t likely to lead anywhere and frankly you didn’t quit your job to pursue your life dream of being an entrepreneur to sell 12 months later in an acquihire. It’s 2003 and VCs aren’t exactly lining up to fund startup businesses. But in the back of your mind you’re a realist.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 25, 2010
I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. Entrepreneurs are neurotic about it. In the 2003/04 timefame I was living in the UK and running my first company. I hate losing. I don’t want to lose next time. Low numbers are sexy.
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