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How to Objectively Measure the "Fundability" of Your Startup

This is going to be BIG.

If you want mine, I’m doing a little consulting now. ) What I’d rather do is provide a useful framework to understand the objective ways VCs are scoring the opportunity—even if it doesn’t represent a complete picture. If I’m known to invest in mobility startups, I review a ton of different business models.

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Eight accounting tips every Kiwi startup needs to know

NZ Entrepreneur

Don’t hesitate to consult with an accountant to determine which business structure suits you best. While spreadsheets might seem sufficient in the early days, investing in a proper accounting system from the start can save you countless headaches down the line.

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Don’t be a Grin Fucker

Both Sides of the Table

Anyway, I spent the first part of my career consulting for large companies. Accenture always had a chip on it’s shoulder in strategy consulting – especially compared with McKinsey, BCG and Bain. McKinsey had their “ 7S framework &# and BCG had the “ BCG Matrix &# with cash cows, dogs, stars and question marks.

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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

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I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. My first job after college was as a developer at Andersen Consulting. I installed Windows 3.1

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

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And no wonder, lately he and his partners are on a tear, investing out of their $200+ million VC fund. They recently exited their investment in Gaikai for $380 million while their rival OnLive (who had raised > $200 million) just went through bankruptcy. I’ve laid out my policy on seed investing pretty clearly and publicly.

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What's your hero story?

This is going to be BIG.

They're often doing a startup because that's what it seems smart people do these days--like the same way the best people piled into investment banking or consulting years ago. Stories create a construct-a framework to make sure we've accounted for all the parts. I was watching a legendary story in the making.

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Understanding the Underbelly of Online Marketing & Why You’ll Lose if You Don’t

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We short-handed this marketing mix as “ the four P’s ” – product, price, promotion and place (distribution) – this was devised in 1960 and while a little bit dated is still a useful framework. If large volumes are purchased from a small number of locations I’m told the NY Times discounts this.