Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2009

  A low burn rate is a pearl of great price.    It provides lots of options that high burn rates take away.    A low burn rate is a pearl of great price.    It provides lots of options that high burn rates take away.  Managing Company Growth.

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Burn Rate Angel Groups Seed Stage Startup 60

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

It’s likely that the investors don’t know you, so try and find warm intros from people in your network. Not literally, but one big surprise to me was that in the 40 odd investor meetings I had, I managed to open the deck probably only 5-10 times. Network and talk to people. Warm intros are a must. Simplify, practice.

Silicon Valley 104

Silicon Valley Startup Seed Stage Delaware 104

Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 13, 2009

And even worse, wed cranked up the burn rate in order to be ready to handle all those millions of mainstream customers we anticipated. We didnt manage todo that yet. I think it comes down to managing risk. Build a gigantic river of momentum with minimal effort so you dont get burned out. Its just impossible.

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San Francisco PR Lean Early Stage 168

Steve Blank

JUNE 1, 2011

3) An experienced board brings an extensive network of customers, partners, help in recruiting, follow-on financing, etc. The only numbers in those documents that are important in the first year of a startup’s life are burn rate and cash balance. There are no standards for what each side (board versus management) does.

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Silicon Valley Business Model Venture Capital Balance Sheet 300

Steve Blank

JUNE 1, 2011

3) An experienced board brings an extensive network of customers, partners, help in recruiting, follow-on financing, etc. The only numbers in those documents that are important in the first year of a startup’s life are burn rate and cash balance. There are no standards for what each side (board versus management) does.

Silicon Valley 273

Silicon Valley Business Model Venture Capital Balance Sheet 273

www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

It’s a pain to manage payroll, unemployment, insurance, etc in one state. It’s a freaking nightmare to manage in three states (well, two states and a district), even though we paid a payroll service to take care of it. Post-Mortem Title : Key Lessons from Cryptine Networks’ Failure. Company : Cryptine Networks.

Software Review 79

Software Review Startup Technical Review Vesting 79

philipsmith.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

a year burn rate and your equity is worthless due to numerous recapitalizations and bridge loans from investors then either you don't get it or I'm stupid to do it. Someone in my network forwarded an email to me from a recruiting firm that is quite active in the Valley. Business Management. February 2011.

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Silicon Valley Equity Technical Review Recapitalization 40

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 17, 2017

They don’t want high burn rates but they will never fund slow growth. Company 2 might represent an “ad mediation company” where the company gets paid by ad networks for running ads on publisher websites and the company in turn must pay the publisher 85% of the revenue it collects. The answer may not be known for many years.

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Stock Options Startup Dilution Venture Capital 227

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

and an investor in Right Side Capital Management (RSCM). I am curious about the rise of kickstarter type intermediaries who can manage the investment process and potentially make a single investment in a start-up. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Steve Bennet. ► January. (1).

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SEC San Jose Angel Investor Accredited Investor 54

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Ive written previously about Right Side Capital Management (RCSM) , the latest in my post earlier this year, " How Much Diligence is Due. " (Full disclosure: I am an investor and adviser in RCSM.) Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Well, I think I know the guys that can do it!

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Technical Review Early Stage San Jose Angel Investor 38

Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 15, 2020

Mark has been at the forefront of providing job stability and funding for his own employees and the networks that support them during the pandemic. Create local network effects and then go from there. We were one of the very first local area network and wide area network integrators. during S&L crisis. (36:43)

Dallas 68

Dallas Employee Government Social Media 68

Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

If you want to skip to the end of the story, I ended up becoming an adviser and investing in the management company. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? , I became intrigued by what they were doing and spent several hours with the team and looking into their research. ▼ January. (1).

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Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley San Jose 31

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2016

How you manage your “personal brand” on the Internet is indicative of an ability to manage a startup brand later. Extend network through startup organizations. Despite the Internet, networking is still a person-to-person activity. A non-professional or negative image will likely eliminate you from consideration.

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Startup Burn Rate Cofounder Salary 120

Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). How Much Diligence is Due.

Bootstrapping 28

Bootstrapping San Jose Silicon Valley Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

APRIL 11, 2008

Not to worry, I was busy working on closing the Series B financing for iControl Networks. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases.

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital Balance Sheet 28

Professor VC

JULY 22, 2009

The burn rates of my portfolio companies is certainly top of mind right now, but thats not what this post is about. Well, our VP Operations at Fliqz, Daniel Marcus , dabbles in creating writing and music when not managing our data center. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"?

Burn Rate 28

Burn Rate Silicon Valley San Jose Angel Investor 28

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2016

Word travels at light speed amongst this small network of people who all know each other and even though they’re rivals they also sit on boards together and many probably went to business school together. We had grown into a more reasonable burn rate so raising capital meant we would have many years of cash on the balance sheet.

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Balance Sheet Burn Rate Valuation Forecast 150

Professor VC

MAY 29, 2008

The ACA is an interesting organization and is providing support in a number of ways to its member angel groups, from public policy, networking, sydnication, and best practices. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1).

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Angel Investor Angel Groups San Jose Accredited Investor 28

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

However, for most of the rest of us, the analytical skills honed in college or grad school, along with the opportunity to network and explore different fields prove invaluable later. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1).

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San Jose Silicon Valley Las Vegas Venture Capital 43

Professor VC

JUNE 6, 2008

It seems appropriate to have this discussion as Kent Desormeaux grabs Big Browns reins and goes after the Triple Crown tomorrow at Belmont.There is an age old debate in the venture business on whether it is better to bet on the horse (business/market) or the jockey (management team/founders). A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal.

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Norway Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

APRIL 7, 2011

Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). How Much Diligence is Due.

San Jose 36

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Valuation 36

Professor VC

APRIL 1, 2010

Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). How Much Diligence is Due.

Term Sheet 32

Term Sheet Angel Investor San Jose Venture Capital 32

Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2008

Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). How Much Diligence is Due.

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Venture Capital 28

VC Cafe

JULY 6, 2010

Our system is managed by a patent-pending combination of distributed, grid and peer to peer technologies along with sophisticated analytic algorithms to do the smart matching beween your media and the device. Our burn rate is very low and the technology is very scalable. Right now we only share within the Libox network.

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Media Management API HTML 84

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Manage seasonal demand through pricing - Weather on the Oregon coast can range from gorgeous to downright nasty and can change from one of the other in a matter of minutes. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1).

Oregon 28

Oregon San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). How Much Diligence is Due.

Technical Review 28

Technical Review San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

DECEMBER 18, 2008

Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). How Much Diligence is Due.

Silicon Valley 28

Silicon Valley San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). How Much Diligence is Due.

San Jose 31

San Jose Technical Review Venture Capital Angel Investor 31

Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Nelson has some tips: Know your burn rate. Don’t be scared to turn down “dumb money” Network like crazy. Buffer helps you with managing and scheduling your social media posts. Mailchimp and Mandrill are leaders in newsletter management. How do you balance it all? And as such it can be changed.”

Bootstrapping 107

Bootstrapping Cofounder Portland Burn Rate 107

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 13, 2011

An experienced board brings an extensive network of customers, partners, help in recruiting, follow-on financing, etc. The only numbers in those documents that are important in the first year of a startup's life are burn rate and cash balance. There are no standards for what each side (board versus management) does.

Silicon Valley 117

Silicon Valley Balance Sheet Metrics Early Stage 117

Professor VC

JULY 31, 2008

Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). How Much Diligence is Due.

San Jose 28

San Jose Software Review Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Social networking finally came of age connected the planet and leading to enormous wealth creation for Facebook employees and investors. The US Fed has in essence held interest rates at zero for years and has undertaken quantitative easing to stimulate the economy. They had no such motive and no such power. Even Sequoia.

Valuation 150

Valuation Down Round Startup Later Stage 150

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). How Much Diligence is Due.

Pre-Money Valuation 28

Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). How Much Diligence is Due.

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

The Next Web

JUNE 15, 2015

Having a geographically strategic point of operations can flow on to other key factors that influence a startup’s expansion — the overall management of the new location, how it is viewed by consumers, and the level of generated exposure. But how does your first hire look like and how do you ensure that it will be the right choice?

Global 60

Global Burn Rate Startup CPA 60

pandodaily.com

JULY 18, 2012

While a 21-year-old with no mortgage, no girlfriend and a low-burn rate may have nothing to lose, a 40-year old with a career, a mortgage and kids has everything to lose. but eisenhower had his reasons -- for one thing, the mission was carefully planned and managed by seasoned battle-hardened grown-ups. Steven Kane.

Entrepreneur 45

Entrepreneur San Francisco Silicon Valley Technical Review 45

OnlyOnce

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

That’s a really different team than when you need functional managers on top of engineering, sales, etc. Frequently, the CEO just taps her network for execs or for on-demand executives like the ones Bolster places — that could be asking board members or friends or advisors for suggestions.

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Burn Rate Leadership Search Curation 71