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Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 4, 2013
I recommend you read Fred Wilson’s recent blog post about the need for a well articulated business strategy before pushing a particular business model. I guess this is the ultimate definition of implementing a business model when you’re not clear on strategy! My take on his argument is this: 1. ” True.
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. This weekend was Yom Kippur, holiest of the Jewish holidays and the day of atonement. ’ The correct answer is ‘I don’t know.’
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Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Fragmented markets can be a great target for disruption. I’m a stickler for focus, being efficient with capital and building out operational excellence, so our strategy initially was very constrained. MakeSpace , the leading provider of next-generation storage for consumers, today announced an additional $17.5 Little old us.
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. Peer-to-peer lending is back! Others I have not.
TechCrunch
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Now that investing is cool again, upstarts like Staax , which pitched today at TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield, are finding new ways to cash in on its cachet, particularly among young people. What sets Staax apart, though, is that it allows for peer-to-peer payments in stock. Image Credit: Haje Kamps / TechCrunch.
This is going to be BIG.
MAY 29, 2012
With a little patience, forethought, and strategy, you can avoid angel burnout. Being a good angel or VC has a lot to do with pattern matching. Investors with industry expertise are invaluable in helping disruptive startups cross the chasm. Here are just a few suggestions: 1) Advise first, invest later. 3) Start with funds.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
Dan asked Fred about “generational change” at USV and in the VC industry more broadly. And thankfully I had the support of my peers. It’s 25 minutes and it’s both a pleasure to watch and is super insightful. But there was another element that was very subtle and nicely handled that I’d like to expand upon.
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