VC Cafe

APRIL 15, 2024

The creation of content, but especially the sharing of content became a zero cost game. Source: Ben Thompson The missed opportunity of Media The realization that most people do not want to pay for the “core” product called news came late. And make some money along the way.

Generative AI 142

Generative AI Media Artificial Inteligence Vertical 142

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 24, 2016

If you have board members you respect you owe it to yourself to run more productive sessions where board members contribute. All those in favor of the budget we’ve outlined … (or all those in favor of the budget we’ve outlined with amendments to the cost-line offered by Bob).” Sometimes it’s because you have strategic investors.

Metrics 196

Metrics Strategic Investors Later Stage Management 196

BeyondVC

JANUARY 10, 2004

” From a profit perspective, should we be getting excited about selling commodity products in markets characterized by heavy competition? From a strategic investor perspective this makes a ton of sense-more Intel chips in the home. I still, however, ask the question, “where is the money for the tech industry.”

Strategic Investors 78

Strategic Investors IPO Channel Global 78

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

How do you decide which products to dedicate time and attention? Intrinsically, our product consists of fresh, colorful, organic material that is perfectly suited to photography. BS: I would like an effective tool for creating easy-to-use costing tools (i.e: Are you active on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, etc?

Caching 90

Caching DC Social Media Cofounder 90

Berkonomics

JANUARY 27, 2022

Tech businesses today can do this much more easily than a decade ago, with cheaper development costs, SaaS hosting environments avoiding heavy equipment costs, and development platforms with pre-formed routines available. They will be immune to the disinterest shown by financial investors. The post Don’t just raise money.

Dilution 62

Dilution Strategic Investors Early Stage Hosting 62

BeyondVC

OCTOBER 11, 2007

Put yourself in these entrepreneurs’ shoes – you launch a great product or service today, usage is growing, revenue is nil or minimal, and cocktail party chatter and buzz are at its highest. One other factor for entrepreneurs to look at is the opportunity cost or the time you spend on one venture.

Net Present Value 78

Net Present Value Strategic Investors Early Stage Revenue 78

BeyondVC

JANUARY 10, 2004

” From a profit perspective, should we be getting excited about selling commodity products in markets characterized by heavy competition? From a strategic investor perspective this makes a ton of sense-more Intel chips in the home. I still, however, ask the question, “where is the money for the tech industry.”

Strategic Investors 60

Strategic Investors IPO Channel Global 60

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Tech businesses today can do this much more easily than a decade ago, with cheaper development costs – as one example. Another is to take in consulting work to pay some of the costs during the early stage of a company. They will be immune to the disinterest shown by financial investors.

Dilution 48

Dilution Strategic Investors Early Stage Founder 48

BeyondVC

OCTOBER 11, 2007

Put yourself in these entrepreneurs’ shoes – you launch a great product or service today, usage is growing, revenue is nil or minimal, and cocktail party chatter and buzz are at its highest. One other factor for entrepreneurs to look at is the opportunity cost or the time you spend on one venture.

Net Present Value 60

Net Present Value Strategic Investors Early Stage Revenue 60

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

How do you decide which products to dedicate time and attention? Intrinsically, our product consists of fresh, colorful, organic material that is perfectly suited to photography. BS: I would like an effective tool for creating easy-to-use costing tools (i.e: Are you active on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, etc?

Caching 48

Caching DC Social Media Cofounder 48

Scalable Startup

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

or look for major large chunks of money from partnerships or strategic investors? Many easy-to-set-up payment systems and business models on the Internet have recently popularized little revenues – micro-payments, price per transaction, low cost, SaaS, freemium, monthly payments. little revenues. Big Revenues.

Revenue 22

Revenue Early Stage Affiliate Strategic Investors 22

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

As small companies, neither startup could afford to extend their product alone, but through creative leadership, we were able to negotiate a win-win strategic partnership for a joint product. A strategic partnership, negotiated with a win-win attitude, can accomplish growth faster and cheaper than either could do alone.

Partner 434

Partner Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Non-Compete 434

OnlyOnce

JULY 9, 2013

The book has been described by a few CEOs who read it and commented early for me along the lines of “The Lean Startup movement is great, but this book starts where most of those books end and takes you through the ‘so you have a product that works in-market – now what?’ Chapter 3: Telling the Story to Your Investors…The Business Plan is Dead.

Startup 95

Startup Advisory Board Elevator Pitch Forecast 95

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2014

As small companies, neither startup could afford to extend their product alone, but through creative leadership, we were able to negotiate a win-win strategic partnership for a joint product. A strategic partnership, negotiated with a win-win attitude, can accomplish growth faster and cheaper than either could do alone.

Non-disclosure Agreement 257

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Startup Non-Compete 257

Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

When the need is high… For the rest of us, desiring to build large, valuable enterprises quickly, the need for outside capital is high on our list of requirements and even the source for some sleepless nights as we worry over the availability and cost of capital. There is a lot to say about retaining control.

Private Equity 118

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

For the rest of us desiring to build large, valuable enterprises quickly, the need for outside capital is high on our list of requirements and even the source for some sleepless nights as we worry over the availability and cost of capital. Venture, private equity and more: Here we lump a large number investor classes into one.

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

For the rest of us desiring to build large, valuable enterprises quickly, the need for outside capital is high on our list of requirements and even the source for some sleepless nights as we worry over the availability and cost of capital. There is a lot to say about retaining control.

Private Equity 69

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 69