Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 13, 2022
I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. But this measurable difference in outcomes, however significant, is not stopping aspiring entrepreneurs from building businesses where they live today.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 7, 2013
I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. But this measurable difference in outcomes, however significant, is not stopping aspiring entrepreneurs from building businesses where they live today.
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Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 27, 2013
Wouldn’t we be a bit hypocritical if we talked with entrepreneurs about innovation and change but we weren’t willing to take it on ourselves? Why should investors know all the tricks of the trade while first-time entrepreneurs operated at a disadvantage? What’s up with that?
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 9, 2019
I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. But this measurable difference in outcomes, however significant, is not stopping aspiring entrepreneurs from building businesses where they live today.
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 16, 2014
Given where most deals are this has historically meant NYC and San Francisco but over the years we’ve had big successes in Chicago, Baltimore, Las Vegas and London so we’re open to just finding the best deals. Just like with entrepreneurs – you know that raising money is just the start.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
A couple of years ago an entrepreneur had requested a meeting with me to present his business. “As an entrepreneur myself I COMPLETELY understand that you wouldn’t pass up on the impromptu and opportunistic chance to meet somebody so important to your business. Their plane had to land in Las Vegas unexpectedly to refuel.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
HDI is based in Las Vegas. Our other big wins came from Chicago (Ulta & Envestnet), Baltimore (BillMeLater), New York (DealerTrack) & LA (TrueCar). Women Entrepreneurs. These are industries in which our partners have focused for the past 15-20 years. And we’re not restricted to territories.
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