View from Seed
JULY 31, 2014
Typically, these patterns arise out of a combination of approaches by my partners and me: proactive searching for startups in specific categories, reacting to what entrepreneurs pitch, and translating valuable learning from making one investment over to making another. The internet continues the disintermediation of content creation.
Up and Running
OCTOBER 11, 2017
These tools let entrepreneurs experiment, test, and, well, model different ways that they could structure their costs and revenue streams. Spreadsheets let entrepreneurs make quick, hypothetical changes to their business model and immediately see how the change might impact their business now and in the future. Disintermediation.
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ReadWriteStart
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
That said, entrepreneurs can’t be experts in everything. They also listen to experts in a wide range of fields—including other startup entrepreneurs. For example, if you’re launching an app that helps people order groceries, you should have at least some expertise related to retail and/or online ordering. Reliance on Other Experts.
crowdSPRING Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
Business plans for entrepreneurs: the three ‘Rs’ – Part I – [link]. Business plans for entrepreneurs: the three ‘Rs’ – Part I – [link]. Business plans for entrepreneurs: the three ‘Rs’ – Part I – [link]. The great RockMelt social disintermediation – [link].
Up and Running
JUNE 14, 2010
But entrepreneurs, meanwhile, were looking for a lot less. The article suggests – and we agree – that angels are disintermediating traditional VCs in many cases. Then came the big recession, and everything got crazy. Trends were broken. They also invest lower amounts of money than traditional VCs, between $25k-$250k.
crowdSPRING Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2012
5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Art Students – [link]. Entrepreneurs Starting Up With Fewer Employees – [link]. Why You Can’t Do It All (good advice for entrepreneurs) – [link]. Another industry being disintermediated by technology: Gaming Faces Its Archenemy: Financial Reality – [link].
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
I know you’re thinking that you have your head on straight but I promise you the experience of finding yourself in this maelstrom will leave any first time entrepreneur spinning. Don’t drink it. Fame and adoration corrupts first timers. And if you’re not careful you might start to believe your own hype.
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