Gust

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Too many entrepreneurs develop a new product without regard for market demand , then build an entire strategy based on creating a need, rather than acting on an existing market need. The best entrepreneurs solve problems that they and their team have personally experienced. These are usually called ‘disruptive’ technologies.

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technology disruption entrepreneurs education 167

Gust

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Our product is truly disruptive technology.” Disruptive technologies typically take years to catch on, which is longer than they can afford to wait. Undercutting competitors in price is always a good strategy, but free implies no real value. If they see you getting traction, the giants will awake quickly and step on you.

sustainability 98

sustainability disruption strategy technology 98

Gust

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Since this is my inaugural post here, I decided it would fit the occasion to list the five things I value most in an startup investment proposal. I don’t care that much about the specifics of the exit strategy, because things change too fast and exits are 3-5 years in the future. What I say here is my opinion and mine alone.

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investing investment startup angel investing 70

Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

Thoughts on startups by investors that fund them & entrepreneurs that run them. Invested Interests. Investment and startups problem : we all want disruptive and game-changing businesses. And no life is more of a constant negotiation than that of an entrepreneur. Invested Interests. Subscribe by email.

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startup pitching disruption mix-use 180

TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2022

Although that component of the España Nación Emprendedora strategy is, inevitably, going to be a slower burn, hence the decade-long lens. Although that component of the España Nación Emprendedora strategy is, inevitably, going to be a slower burn, hence the decade-long lens. Others equal the countries that we have around us.

startup ecosystem 85

startup ecosystem startup frameworks strategy 85

Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 9, 2024

Actually, I was trading emails with Aaron Ross this morning because I think in a lot of ways that when I was an up and coming entrepreneur 15 years ago, that book landed in my hands and it felt like someone had given me the keys to the kingdom. And it’s great that you bring up predictable revenue. Quite the contrary.

SaaS 108

SaaS strategy disruption energy 108

This is going to be BIG.

MAY 5, 2011

I'm a strong believer in having a board, even at a seed stage, to report to and set strategy with. Businessguy Bob On the other hand, having a 35 year veteran of the management consultant consulting industry doesn't mean automatic business success when your industry is being highly disrupted by technology this person doesn't even use.

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board advice consulting angel investing 278

This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Venture capital is just equity--and it's equity that isn't widely available to everyone and it gets invested in by a wide variety of investor types with different strategies. Is there anything similar about two kids raising a 500k angel round with a prototype as compared to AirBNB getting its next $200 million growth round?

real estate 299

real estate venture capital entrepreneurship creativity 299

Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Major capital market disruptions often bring a “VC Reset,” as venture firms rethink fundamentals, often pressured to do so by limited partners. The survivors will place greater focus on core products, services, more efficient processes and strategies to gain market share even in tougher times. 2 A (temporary) venture capital reset?

startup 52

startup VC SaaS capital 52

David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

Versatile VC runs a no-cost community for founders in transition, “ Founders Next Move “ We have collected a wide range of resources for founders who may be considering launching a new company ; angel investing/becoming a VC ; buying a company ; joining boards ; consulting ; serving as an interim executive , or just getting a job.

VC 128

VC venture capital accelerator ventures 128

David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

Angel Investing, Venture Capital, and Mentoring. Antler and Entrepreneur First both pay people a small stipend (~$2K/month) to iterate on and develop a fundable startup idea, and invest in the most promising ones. At Versatile VC , we currently host one Entrepreneur in Residence and are glad to hear from others. .

consulting 119

consulting founder investing investment 119

David Teten VC

AUGUST 2, 2021

Joe Reilly , CEO of Circulus Group and a longtime contributor to Family Wealth Report , interviewed me to share views on disruption in asset management, my research into the field, and where the industry needs to be headed. I knew that executing this research, and then publishing it, would attract pertinent investment opportunities. .

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disruption venture capital VC investing 98