Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 8, 2014

Most firms have “associates” and “partners” and some have an additional role called a “principal.” Usually there roles are a combination of: Deal sourcing for partners. Deal support / analysis / quant / legal for deals a partner is seriously considering. Deal screening. Industry reviews.

Jordan 365

Jordan Technical Review Portfolio Partner 365

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2013

I’m very excited to be finally be able to announce that this week we’ve added Sam Rosen to our ranks at GRP Partners in the role of entrepreneurs-in-residence – EIR. We’re excited to continue to grow our investment professional staff and will continue to do so over the course of 2013 & 2014 with our new fund.

San Francisco 372

San Francisco Jordan Angel Investor Partner 372

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Ron is a managing partner of Schaffer Consulting , and is currently serving as an Executive-in-Residence at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. My friend Ron Ashkenas interviewed me for his blog on the Harvard Business Review. He is a co-author of The GE Work-Out and The Boundaryless Organization.

Business Model 334

Business Model Technical Review Business Plan Search 334

Up and Running

DECEMBER 18, 2013

RocketHub also recently partnered with the TV channel A&E for marketing and funding help for their favorite fundraising campaigns. Kiva is a non-profit organization that partners with microfinance institutions (Kiva’s “field partners”) in third-world countries to offer small loans to budding entrepreneurs.

Kenya 119

Kenya Angel Investor Technical Review Software Review 119

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

The functions of an early-stage board are pretty obvious and well understood: Providing introductions to customers, biz dev partners, recruits, the press, other investors, etc. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions. how much energy to put into channel partners vs. direct sales. Mentorship.

Technical Review 325

Technical Review Early Stage Software Review Los Angeles 325

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Tech nerds and mainstream consumers alike swooned when Samsung announced the Galaxy Gear smartwatch in 2013. Presently, Malcolm is leading YouEye, an emerging experience analytics platform, and is also an Executive Partner at Bulger Capital Partners. Samsung Galaxy Gear.

Product 222

Product Technical Review Software Review Green 222

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

My estimate is that the top 5 YouTube networks will do > $200 million net revenue in 2013 (after Google’s share). He joined when Maker was a small, chaotic organization and helped bridge our talented creative team with the outside world of investor, brands, partners & press. Distribution costs have, too.

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Video Los Angeles Technical Cofounder CTO Hire 320

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The rate of new entrepreneurs increased between 2013 and 2021, from 280 to 360 out of 100,000 of the adult population. Investors and partners now look only for a framework of your business essentials, within the context of your opportunity, solution, and financials. Just make sure you can fill in all the details.

Intellectual Property 261

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Angel Groups Social Media 261

The Next Web

JANUARY 16, 2014

Finally, that this was not the first highly successful tech IPO in Australia in 2013 with OzForex raising AUD $439.4 From starting the company on a AUD $10k credit card in 2002 to raising $60m from Atlas Partners in 2010, Sydney-based enterprise software firm counts Twitter and NASA among their clients. It’s not hard to see why.

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Australia San Francisco IPO Cofounder 146

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2013

In the entrepreneur world, your perception is equally critical, except the “managers” in this world are your investors, customers, vendors, business partners, and team members. Use the idea to kick-start your relationships with co-founders, investors, customers and business partners.

Entrepreneur 274

Entrepreneur Technical Review Social Network Reputation 274

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

You must find ways to get some distribution through other online partners like Hulu or package up shows for distribution on Roku or Xbox. So you either need to invest millions or partner with a “tools company” designed to help you promote and distribute video. MSN & AOL. Build a Global Business.

Video 339

Video Technical Review Distribution Aggregator 339

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2012

The newest model was passed into law recently via the JOBS Act , and won’t even be available until the end of this year or maybe mid-2013 in the USA, while waiting for the rules to be finalized: Startup equity crowd funding. Of course, this might also lead to investors, partners, and licensing opportunities. Software crowd sourcing.

Intellectual Property 242

Intellectual Property Venture Capital Angel Investor Equity 242

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2013

Venture capital dispensed quarterly to startups actually declined again in the first quarter of 2013 to $6.3 Being “lifecycle investment partners” has a downside. I would conclude that the genesis of this trend comes from several forces, including the following: Less investment capital available.

Angel Investor 231

Angel Investor Entrepreneur Early Stage Silicon Valley 231

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

I’m declaring De Correspondent the most interesting journalism start-up I have read about in 2013. Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) April 8, 2013. . I’m declaring De Correspondent the most interesting journalism start-up I have read about in 2013.” On April 8th this year, professor Jay Rosen tweeted: “That’s it. Our custom-made CMS?—?called

Netherlands 158

Netherlands Campaign Europe Advertising 158

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

Ron is a managing partner of Schaffer Consulting , and is currently serving as an Executive-in-Residence at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. My friend Ron Ashkenas interviewed me for his blog on the Harvard Business Review. He is a co-author of The GE Work-Out and The Boundaryless Organization.

Business Model 226

Business Model Business Plan Technical Review Search 226

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2013

How they see you deal with and talk about peers, partners, team members, and customers tells them what the real rules of conduct are for customer service. Marty Zwilling First published on Young Entrepreneur on 06/13/2013. Don’t forget recognition for accomplishment and efforts. Set the tone and lead the way.

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Customer Technical Review Startup Salary 230

Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 18, 2013

2013 was busy for Version One. And in 2013, Version One got its first analyst, with the hiring of Angela Tran Kingyens. Finally, thanks to our network of supporters (our LPs, our colleagues, our partners, our portfolio companies, our friends, and our followers) for a great year. Boris & Angela.

Technical Review 153

Technical Review Silicon Valley Portfolio B2B 153

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

That was a 65% drop from the year-earlier quarter and the lowest fourth-quarter amount since 2013 Fundraising slowdown: LPs invested in 226 VC funds in Q4.

Venture Capital 215

Venture Capital Technical Review LP Institutional Investors 215

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 21, 2014

In 2013 the funding landscape changed with the JOBS act. Star-of-the-show Walter White exemplifies the importance of creating a perfect product, the value of loyalty to one’s team and business partner, and how in business, there will be many challenges through competition, life/work balance, and risk-taking.

Entrepreneur 210

Entrepreneur Startup Non-Compete Balance Sheet 210

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 29, 2011

In fact, according to AMI-Partners, a market research firm, U.S. billion in 2009 to more than $5 billion in 2013, a compound annual growth rate of about 19%. small business (1 to 99 employees) for smart phone device and data services will more than double from $2.5

Mobile 157

Mobile Small Business Internet Demand 157

Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

I’ve now been in VC for six full years, and I’ve written reflections dating back to 2013 when I started my journey as an analyst. What makes this anniversary so special is that it marks my first full year as General Partner. And I work with my partner Boris to build the business that is Version One.

Technical Review 126

Technical Review Due Diligence Partner Portfolio 126

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Consider this stark statistic: In 2013, as a group, Fortune 500 companies spent more on health insurance than they earned in profits. Partner with a defined contribution software provider. Partnering with a defined contribution provider can solve these challenges. We said it. On its face, this sounds like bad news.

Software Review 224

Software Review Employee Retention Government 224

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2014

What do we want our partners and clients to say about us? And Clint Hurdle, the 2013 manager of the year for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is well known for the love he has for his players. To create your vision, ask yourself powerful questions like: What does this company look like when it’s at its strongest and best? Be generous.

America 154

America Employee Technical Review Non-Compete 154

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

In 2013, over 182 million emails were sent and received by more than 3.5 billion email accounts, according to the Email Statistics Report 2013-2017 by The Radicati Group, Inc. Do you work with international partners and receive every other email in a foreign language? The first email was sent in 1971.

Email 152

Email Software Review Green Social Media 152

David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The venture capital industry is continuing its evolution from an upside-down pyramid (typically 3-10 Partners, plus some administrative support) to a traditional hierarchical pyramid. Summit Partners and TA Associates have leveraged their origination programs to move into later stage buyouts. Acquirer/ Investor. ff Venture Capital.

Private Equity 114

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Equity 114

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 1, 2013

Welcome to the New Year 2013! In addition, you’re a role model for partners and employees. Make your resolution today to keep the long road ahead in 2013 a satisfying one. You’ve probably already made your resolutions, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your work.

Restful 257

Restful Analytics Matching Employee 257

Hunter Walker

JANUARY 5, 2014

Turns out the best way to explain was to share how I spend my days at Homebrew , the seed fund Satya and I founded in 2013. The Stage 1 partner escalates an opportunity to Stage 2 when we’ve been able to create a hypothesis as to why this might be a good investment. Why is my calendar the window into my soul?

Software Review 124

Software Review Balance Sheet Cofounder Technical Review 124

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Security will shift from defensive to predictive AI-powered security (Norwest Venture Partners). Since AI and ML startups cut across verticals (analytics, fintech, health, adtech, security, etc), it’s easier to group them under the “machine intelligence” umbrella, coined by Shivon Zillis , a partner at Bloomberg Beta.

Artificial Inteligence 122

Artificial Inteligence Israel Technical Review Startup 122

Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

I came up with the idea for Hazel Lane in November 2013 and we launched our first box in December (with subscribers and everything!), “To launch fast, have your development plans and partners locked down” Advice from Andrew Thomas, Co-founder of SkyBell. Launch before the product is perfectly fine!

Cofounder 145

Cofounder Entrepreneur Technical Cofounder Technical Review 145

YoungUpstarts

MAY 25, 2018

As the years went on, Pat Mackaronis continued to grow his network and partners in a second restaurant as well as a nightclub, he also invested in several small businesses and worked with teams to grow their projections.

Developer 159

Developer Investment Bankers eCommerce Social Media 159

This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 6, 2013

Time to get cracking on some new initiatives in 2013. Not only that, but investors and business development partners want to work with leaders. Ok, it's still resolution time, right? and I can't argue strenously enough for investing the time into a blog this year if you've started a company. These are things that go away over time.

Entrepreneur 153

Entrepreneur Technical Review PR Hiring 153

VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2020

I believe I am qualified to talk about this as I spent ~6 years at Google in strategic partnerships (commerce), as head of Campus London (Google’s first physical startup hub), Head of Google for Entrepreneurs Europe (now called Google for Startups) and eventually general partner for Google Ventures.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Startup Early Stage Cloud 131

Up and Running

JULY 19, 2017

In 2013, a Pew Research Center study revealed some sobering insights into the reasons why 34 percent of millennial women weren’t interested in becoming a boss or top manager. ” Nicole started her healthy food and mindfulness training business in 2013, though she worked in ad sales and marketing before that.

Cofounder 142

Cofounder United States Leadership Founder 142

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 16, 2014

Doing her best to avoid any form of full time employment, Natalie partners with a talented artist to start a production company. After several successful years, Natalie and her partner decide to suspend the production company so they can both move on to focus on their main passions.

Founder 111

Founder RSS Social Media Software Review 111

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

In 2013, 298,800 angels invested in 70,730 entrepreneurial ventures, according to the 2013 Angel Market Analysis by the Center for Venture Research at the University of New Hampshire. Angel Investment Activity, 2002-2013. However, those angels constitute only about 4% of the estimated 7.1

Angel Investor 114

Angel Investor Technical Review Venture Capital Pre-Money Valuation 114

YoungUpstarts

MAY 26, 2013

In these situations, put aside your misgivings and seek out an accountability partner. Plus, your partner can help remind you of the long-term consequences of not keeping your word when your critter brain takes over. Her latest book,” SmartTribes: How Teams Become Brilliant Together “, will be released in June 2013.

Lean 176

Lean Global Security Product 176

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

According to Nielsen, YouTube reaches more US adults ages 18-34 than any cable network as of mid-2013. As of March 2013, one billion, (B!), One more thing to ponder… One hundred hours of video is uploaded into YouTube every single minute, as of May 2013. YouTube Marketing and Analytics Framework for Success.

Analytics 151

Analytics Marketing Audience Channel 151