Finance Metrics Portfolio 
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
This happens slowly because while public markets trade daily and prices then adjust instantly, private markets don’t get reset until follow-on financing rounds happen which can take 6–24 months. But it will be patiently deployed, waiting for a cohort of founders who aren’t artificially clinging to 2021 valuation metrics.
Occam's Razor
JULY 18, 2011
To not have it as an active part of your marketing portfolio is sub-optimal. You must use metrics that are unique to the medium. Ready for the best email marketing campaign metrics? So for our email campaign analysis let’s look at metrics using that framework. Optimal Acquisition Email Metrics. Outcomes.
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Steve Blank
MARCH 31, 2014
Metrics like Return on Net Assets, Return on Capital and Internal Rate of Return are the guiding stars of the board and CEO. As Harvard professor Clayton Christensen noted, these efficiency metrics provided wise guidance for times when capital was scarce and raising money was hard. Ultimately this is not just another staff function.
View from Seed
DECEMBER 4, 2019
At the time, I spent most of my time describing the metrics themselves and how VCs and their LPs evaluate performance based on these measurements. If you aren’t familiar with these metrics, I recommend reading the original post to get a sense of the numbers that I’ll be reviewing here. So, is this good or bad?
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 27, 2013
In this period (less than 2 years) he has brought on incredibly talented senior execs is sales, marketing, product management, client services, finance, vp engineering and more. VCs crave the ability to help portfolio companies. Growth like this, this early in a company’s lifecycle rarely happens. Further Reading.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 23, 2012
Yes, it’s true that FOMO (fear of missing out) is driving some irrational behavior and valuations amongst uber competitive deals and well-financed VCs. Try charging customers for your product when you have 12 competitors giving the product away free finances by $20 million of VC. The Exit Problem.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2020
The authorities and regulators charged with overseeing the implementation of sustainable plans of actions often evaluate progress on the said metrics by reviewing company’s environmental disclosures and other statements. The plan can then be used in making future business and investment decisions, investment appraisals and portfolio strategy.
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