Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We don’t lay claim to being the only VC to change or think about the future or to having the only or best strategy. Be open & transparent (mimicking the greater social order changes that have come with blogs & social media). When he starts his blog I’ll let you know. You can follow Hamet on Twitter here.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I was reading Chris Dixon’s blog tonight. I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. The same is true for strategy consulting and often it is helpful for senior levels within large corporations.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

She found non-traditional financing. Without this money she wouldn’t have been able to finance operations. So Tracy began keeping a blog about … (what else?) Instead of doing guest posts on TechCrunch or speaking at startup conferences, Tracy became a regular contributor on wedding and women’s lifestyle blogs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2024

These strategies will help your product reach the market successfully, even when funds are limited. With passion, hustle, and these thrifty startup strategies, you can transform your vision into a viable product without relying on loans or financing. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

By September 26th we had submitted a term sheet which was signed on October 4th and financing was closed in less than 30 days. But since I have a blog and the history of my falling in love with Andrew & Petri’s vision was public and is relevant to how we make decisions I wanted a chance to tell all of their stories.

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David Teten VC

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

However, forming your new fund also typically requires making important decisions about firm strategy, culture, how you make decisions, budget, data ownership, and other issues. Sample Provision : Partners are [encouraged] [discouraged] from engaging in public communication via blogs, social media, etc. How about on politics?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 24, 2014

Working with early-stage teams : coaching, mentoring, setting strategy, rolling up sleeves: 9/10. Helping companies get to next financing round successfully: I was just beginning this phase in Sept 2010 and said so. I’ve now been involved with many other successful foll0w-on financings. Since then? The monkey on my back.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 28, 2021

There’s no need for long-term strategy or a plan for growth because there’s no risk if your venture fails to attract clients. You’re in charge of operations, sales, marketing and finance. Strategy involves long-term planning. Consider how reaching those goals fits into your long-term vision and strategy and adjust accordingly.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This happens slowly because while public markets trade daily and prices then adjust instantly, private markets don’t get reset until follow-on financing rounds happen which can take 6–24 months. Of course our execution against the strategy has had to change but the strategy has remained constant. It’s just math.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2022

Blogging can be a profitable side business. You can monetize your blog through affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, display ads, and selling digital and physical products. Some bloggers become so successful that they turn blogging into a full-time business. million per year from their blogs. What is a blog?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

In this period (less than 2 years) he has brought on incredibly talented senior execs is sales, marketing, product management, client services, finance, vp engineering and more. So what are Rob’s secret hacks that he didn’t spill in his blog post? . You may have an opinion on your market-entry strategy for Europe.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 6, 2021

Revenue-based investing ( RBI), also known as revenue-based financing, or revenue-share investing, 1 is a natural next step for the private equity and early-stage venture investment industry. More recently, we have seen numerous new investment models and financing instruments, including shared earnings agreements and point-of-sale capital.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2022

Blogging can be a profitable side business. You can monetize your blog through affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, display ads, and selling digital and physical products. Some bloggers become so successful that they turn blogging into a full-time business. million per year from their blogs. What is a blog?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2020

Every day—perhaps every hour—you feel forced to reset your expectations, your goals and your strategy. The post Top Four Survival Tips for Small Business Owners appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Will you survive? How long can you support your team?

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know, from choosing the best business structure to getting professional help. A separate business bank account draws a clear distinction between your personal and business finances. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 5, 2014

What is the right organizational strategy for a large UK conglomerate to operate more effectively? What would the right technology strategy for Telecom Italia be in 5 years. ” I’ve already blogged about how I work through this process: I triangulate. That was an awesome project and the answer was quantifiable.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

It allows him the opportunity to do what he does best, finding and motivating entrepreneurs then thinking through market strategy. Much of our investment was around the market strategy of trying to defend the cable companies from the increased market presence of satellite providers. Both AOL and Time Warner had existing VC operations.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Whether it’s related to your personal finances, business growth or world events, one characteristic many entrepreneurs share is a knack for preparedness. Enhance your self-discipline with these tips: Make habit-forming a priority by using apps or strategies like the 21-day rule. Change your strategy. Stay positive.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

So it’s really hard to draw too many conclusions about whether the investment really makes sense because often you learn stuff in the fund raising about the future strategy of the company that might make you much more excited than somebody on the outside might be. Finally, a lot of people asking me about typos on my blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

I asked some of the participating VCs, and they told me their attorneys had figured out a way to keep their stealth-mode companies stealthy.Yes, this strategy is not for every company. Often times when companies raise “bridge” financing (this is money from internal investors. and who had biz reasons for wanting to remain stealth.”. -

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

MyEO DX attracts EO members who are looking to transform or reinvent their business strategies or overall engagement with entrepreneurship. Some MyEO DX members are angel investors and serial entrepreneurs with deep knowledge about the process and strategy behind buying and selling companies. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I analyzed my financial circumstances and calculated how much time I would have to “make some hay” before my personal finances would come crashing down around me. The post How my 15-year side hustle became my lifelong dream appeared first on THE BLOG. An unexpected challenge.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. Blogs weren’t popularized yet so it was an oddity for me to read the founder of a software company spewing out advice.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 16, 2021

Never share your exit strategy with venture capitalists. One EO member who is currently planning an exit shared that, though he has now hired a high-level VP of Finance, “I brought him in too late in our stage—I wish I had hired him earlier. Here are 11 tips EO members shared: 1. Know what investors want. Learn from their experiences.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2013

I recently wrote a blog post in which I pointed out that many investors & advisors discourage enterprise startups from having a professional services (PS) business and I think this is a big mistake. Everything needs to be part of a holistic company strategy. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 7, 2022

Blogging can be a profitable side business. You can monetize your blog through affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, display ads, and selling digital and physical products. Some bloggers become so successful that they turn blogging into a full-time business. million per year from their blogs. What is a blog?

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Founder Bounty

APRIL 2, 2023

One of the best ways to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices is to follow entrepreneurship blogs. In this blog post, we'll look at the top entrepreneurship blogs in 2023. Founderbounty : is a leading blog and podcast on how to build a business from some expericned YC and techstars founders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Leveraging what-if scenario planning can help you prepare for the unknown, while regular reviews ensure your strategies remain aligned with real-world data. Have best-case and worst-case scenarios, and adjust your strategies accordingly. and more articles from the EO blog. The startup landscape is unpredictable.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2021

How to execute an amplified marketing strategy. Every blog post, Tweet and Instagram Story is an opportunity to explain to customers (and your board) how the company creates value or is a step ahead of the competition. How to execute an amplified marketing strategy. Senior Editor, TechCrunch+. yourprotagonist.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 23, 2020

Finance to keep you recession-proof. Consider adding or repositioning staff: This is part of the strategy to make sure you have a division in your company that is recession-proof. The post Experts Share Ways to Recession-Proof Your Business appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 6, 2013

He had been working as a strategy consultant post b-school at Monitor and worked closely with a good family friend of mine who recommended I meet him. Their business model was to help young companies accelerate their launch by helping assemble a team, do initial marketing, provide seed capital and help them raise financing.

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Red Rocket

JULY 14, 2023

I was recently introduced to Tim DeBone a finance and accounting expert with The Bagchi Group , a business consultancy group in Morrisville, NC. He had some interesting suggestions about how best to staff your finance and accounting function within your company, and how that changes over time as the the company scales.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Protecting every investment – including bad hands – is a losing strategy in poker & in angel investing. “When our capital and participation has helped de-risk a business to the point where it is appropriate to follow on and finance growth, we want to step up to do our pro rata and beyond.&#. the diversity problem.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Lindsey—who, at the time, was my girlfriend, programmer and designer—said, “I will take over the finance piece, you go sell and run the shop. Our conversations often moved from things we cared about in our personal life to business strategy and hiring and finances. I’ll handle this side of things.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2020

We asked three EO members what strategies they are implementing at work and in their personal lives as COVID-19 continues to spread. The post Stepping Up in Crisis: EO Members Respond to COVID-19 appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. He is an EO South Florida member.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

By Andrew Armstrong, an Octane blog contributor. Your success will likely hinge on how well you handle finances, the quality of your equipment, and your ability to market yourself. Get a website, blog regularly, learn how to get found by the search engines, and establish yourself on social media. Success tips.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2011

All of this is covered in more detail on the TWiVC video above (and much of it is covered in text on this blog on the “ Raising VC &# tab). It can be a good strategy to bring just the CEO because 1-on-1 rapport is easier to build but if you have equally strong co-founders bring them. Who should attend the meeting? Competition.

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