View from Seed

AUGUST 26, 2015

Here’s a great recap on the Boston Globe’s tech blog.). Just yesterday, Adam Medros , SVP of Global Product at TripAdvisor and an entrepreneur advisor for NextView, just asked about when the next event will be. It’s primarily a way to get exposure to exciting companies and entrepreneurs and to learn. A Primer on Angel Investing.

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Technical Review Angel Investor Software Review Silicon Valley 120

View from Seed

AUGUST 26, 2015

Here’s a great recap on the Boston Globe’s tech blog.). Just yesterday, Adam Medros , SVP of Global Product at TripAdvisor and an entrepreneur advisor for NextView, just asked about when the next event will be. It’s primarily a way to get exposure to exciting companies and entrepreneurs and to learn. A Primer on Angel Investing.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Angel Investor Software Review Silicon Valley 120

Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. ” but either way, the IPO market will undoubtedly return. Author howerl. Filed under Uncategorized. Read More ». What’s Your Favorite Future?

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IPO Marketing Silicon Valley Private Equity 100

Agile VC

JUNE 5, 2012

Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. The whole category was about $6B in revenue in FY2011 but the vast majority of that was music. 75%+ of all Windows licenses are bought by OEMs to install on new computers, not end consumers. .

Java 170

Java Flash Software Azure 170

View from Seed

JUNE 10, 2020

This initial wave of applicants resulted in the selection of six initial Accelerator participants – female & male founders at startups hailing from the Bay Area to Miami to Alabama to Boston, ranging from b2b SaaS offerings to consumer services… all transforming people’s everyday lives.

Cofounder 177

Cofounder Syndicate Syndication Alabama 177

Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

We are also seeing more investors try to be a part of syndicated A rounds for companies that are raising $5M or more and are really not what most would consider “seed” stage. We have offices in New York and Boston, are quite active in the SF Bay area and see significant activity from the diaspora to and from these human capital centers.

North America 36

North America Seed Stage Early Stage Lead Investor 36

Agile VC

APRIL 17, 2011

Kayak was started here in my backyard of Boston… co-founder & CTO Paul English and the product/engineering team is based here in Concord MA. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. Author howerl. Read More ».

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Pre-Money Valuation Liquidation Preference Dividend Common Stock 113

View from Seed

APRIL 30, 2015

Below, we talk to Glen Mello , Managing Director of Silicon Valley Bank’s accelerator team in Boston. From a company milestones perspective, entrepreneurs who take on venture debt are almost always thinking about raising that next round of capital from other institutions. One con is that it is debt, so it needs to be repaid.

Term Sheet 120

Term Sheet Equity Startup Seed Stage 120

Agile VC

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. . | Filed under Uncategorized. Pingback: silver philharmonic. Pingback: swtor swtor sith warrior abilities. Read More ». What’s Your Favorite Future?

Software 100

Software B2B Silicon Valley Acquisition 100

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

Dale has spoken at industry conferences, led corporate training events, and serves as an entrepreneur in residence at the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Organization. He speaks at industry conferences, leads corporate training events, and serves as an entrepreneur in residence at the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Organization.

SEO 84

SEO Search Generative AI Engineer 84

View from Seed

JUNE 16, 2015

Editor’s note: Local tech media company BostInno (a division of the American City Business Journals) hosts an annual Boston State of Innovation conference. I was recently asked to sit on panel with my fellow VC peers and some top entrepreneurs from the Boston tech community. I’ll speak to NextView in a second.).

Boston 120

Boston Syndicate Syndication eCommerce 120

Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 20, 2017

It’s a chance to learn by teaching, and engage with a new generation of entrepreneurs. Our first two pilot funds will be the 2017 city programs in Austin and Boston, launching on January 23rd. At Foundry Group, we learned a lot by running our own FG Angels syndicate. And it’s fun.

Syndicate 70

Syndicate Syndication Seed Stage Vertical 70

Agile VC

JANUARY 18, 2012

Seven Reasons to Become a Founding Entrepreneur. I think there are tons of reasons to be a founding entrepreneur… some good, some bad, some ultimately inconsequential. But for many being able to exert greater control over their own destiny is a compelling factor in deciding to become an entrepreneur. January 18, 2012.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Cofounder Silicon Valley Seed Stage 100

View from Seed

AUGUST 20, 2014

It seems like a high-class problem for an entrepreneur to be able to influence round composition, and it is. How should an entrepreneur think about the different types of investors affecting their seed and Series A rounds? This is what happened awhile back with Gemvara here in Boston. Pros: High degree of VC commitment.

Startup 301

Startup Syndicate Syndication Boston 301

Gust

OCTOBER 12, 2011

During the summer of 2010, I developed a workshop, A New ACEF Valuation Workshop for Angels and Entrepreneurs. 2) Competition for deals in regions, such as Silicon Valley, New York City and Boston, has resulted in higher and, in many cases, rising valuation. Louis Arch Angels. Wilmington Investor Network. Wilmington, NC. up slightly.

Angel Groups 125

Angel Groups Valuation Pre-Money Valuation St. Louis 125

View from Seed

OCTOBER 22, 2015

We want to create the go-to hub for entrepreneurs and startup teams going from zero to one in absolutely anything important. Also, we’d love to syndicate any articles you’ve written offering tactics or stories about going zero-to-N at your startup! ). – Hitchhiker’s Guide to Boston Tech (microsite).

Seed Stage 120

Seed Stage Seed Capital Syndicate Syndication 120

Agile VC

MAY 10, 2012

It was one of those first meetings where you’re instantly impressed by an entrepreneur and the ambitious vision they’re pursuing. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. Read More ». What’s Your Favorite Future?

Silicon Valley 223

Silicon Valley Cofounder Seed Stage Syndicate 223

Agile VC

AUGUST 2, 2011

I thought this was an incredibly apt depiction of great entrepreneurs and innovators. Well perhaps the most disuptive entrepreneurs are a little out of their mind… in a good way. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010.

Silicon Valley 113

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Syndication Syndicate 113

View from Seed

JULY 9, 2015

As an operator, not an investor, I’m amazed at how many casual, throwaway comments that happen inside a VC’s office would be genuinely useful to entrepreneurs building their businesses. These are great data points for a VC to receive soon after partnering with an entrepreneur. Others are looser, opting to publish releases immediately.

Startup 120

Startup PR Cofounder Stealth 120

Agile VC

APRIL 27, 2012

We love meeting entrepreneurs who take this blank canvas approach when thinking about disrupting markets. My partner David recently wrote about how investors tend to bring their own inherent biases (both good and bad) into pitch meetings with entrepreneurs. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC.

Silicon Valley 124

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Syndicate Syndication 124

Agile VC

APRIL 13, 2012

Here in Boston the same dynamic as Silicon Valley has been afoot… at least in the software/internet sphere, the majority of startups have migrated from the suburban loop of Rt 128 back into the urban core of Boston & Cambridge. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. Read More ».

Silicon Valley 185

Silicon Valley San Francisco San Jose Startup 185

Agile VC

AUGUST 22, 2011

I have the great privilege of meeting lots of entrepreneurs every day and hearing about the startups they’re building. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. AGILEVC My idle thoughts on tech startups. August 22, 2011.

Silicon Valley 113

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Startup Syndicate 113

Agile VC

MAY 21, 2012

Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. I think the expanded universe of buyers will at worst help increase deal values for those that happen, and more likely will increase at least some the total # of acquisitions in this range.

Acquisition 162

Acquisition Silicon Valley B2B Seed Stage 162

Agile VC

JANUARY 12, 2012

Even the best entrepreneurs often hear “no” from potential investors. As a result, we frequently spend time with entrepreneurs before they’ve started fundraising or while they’re still contemplating various pathways for funding their businesses. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC.

Seed Stage 100

Seed Stage Silicon Valley Syndicate Syndication 100

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. So without doing the blocking and tackling and small incremental stuff, you’d probably never get there. Author howerl. Filed under Uncategorized. Read More ».

Silicon Valley 100

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Syndication Syndicate 100

Agile VC

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. We’re psyched to help in whatever small ways we can. Author howerl. Filed under Uncategorized. Read More ». What’s Your Favorite Future?

Silicon Valley 100

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Syndication Syndicate 100

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

But for us that can’t be the goal at the outset and we try to be up front with entrepreneurs that we meet that we’re not the right investment partner if that’s what they’re looking for. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. Filed under Uncategorized. Read More ».

South Korea 124

South Korea Seed Stage Silicon Valley Syndicate 124

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 5, 2016

An author client of ours, who wrote a book on customer service, made himself available to reporters each time there was a customer service mishap story in the news and he landed national exposure with Fast Company, Forbes, Boston Globe, Entrepreneur and others. A local story can extend well beyond your local market.

PR 100

PR Public Relations Denver Syndicate 100

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

As I’m fond of saying to entrepreneurs, startup fundraising isn’t about convincing the skeptics but rather finding the true believers. It’s great to have an innovative and thoughtful group of investors here in Boston. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. Best of luck. PMarchetti.

LP 100

LP Seed Stage Silicon Valley Limited Partner 100

Agile VC

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. To Steve Jobs and the other innovators, we can only say thanks. Author howerl. Filed under Uncategorized. Read More ». What’s Your Favorite Future?

Silicon Valley 133

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Syndicate Syndication 133

Rob Go

JANUARY 9, 2012

Geography: Of the 16 investments, 9 are currently headquartered in Boston, 4 are in NYC, 2 are in SF, and 1 has s presence in both Boston and Chicago. The main focus of our fund is in the Boston-New York corridor. Repeat Entrepreneur: 6. Tom Brady Entrepreneur : 4. Introduced by an entrepreneur: 3.

Portfolio 46

Portfolio Syndicate Syndication Cofounder 46

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Startups in NextView’s portfolio frequently receive inbound interest from other VC investors who are intrigued about what they’re doing, and I often talk with other early-stage entrepreneurs how to approach similar situations. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. Author howerl. Read More ».

Early Stage 100

Early Stage Syndicate Syndication Silicon Valley 100

Rob Go

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

This week, we helped organize an Angel Bootcamp where some of Boston’s most successful angel investors shared their experiences and lessons learned to a crowd of aspiring angels and entrepreneurs. The reason is that most seed syndicates have room for 5-10 angels or more, but only room for 1-3 funds.

Syndicate 66

Syndicate Syndication Due Diligence Liquidity Event 66

Agile VC

MAY 23, 2012

Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. . “We capitalize “Internet” a lot less these days” wonderful phrase, thank you. link] leehower. Your welcome. . Read More ». What’s Your Favorite Future?

Internet 182

Internet Silicon Valley IPO Seed Stage 182

Agile VC

AUGUST 12, 2011

For entrepreneurs seeking to build big companies on a rapid trajectory, raising larger scale venture capital rounds is likely a necessity at some point after the initial seed funding. Also a lot of other entrepreneurs frequently ask us questions like “What milestones do I need to hit to raise a Series A round from a larger VC fund?”

Seed Stage 113

Seed Stage Silicon Valley B2B Acquisition 113

Agile VC

MAY 16, 2012

Rather these firms know that there are countless bright, hard-working entrepreneurs out there thinking 24/7 about the next big thing and so they remain open to these innovative ideas even if the firm hasn’t previously formed a specific investment thesis about that space. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC.

Seed Stage 124

Seed Stage Silicon Valley B2B Syndicate 124

Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010. Turns out content is still king… Author howerl. Filed under Uncategorized. Read More ». What’s Your Favorite Future?

Silicon Valley 100

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Syndicate Syndication 100