Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 17, 2022
The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The market was down considerably with public valuations down 53–79% across the four sectors we were reviewing (it is since down even further). ==> Aside, we also have a NEW LA-based partner I’m thrilled to announce: Nick Kim. To that end I’m really excited to share that Nick Kim has joined Upfront as a Partner based out of our LA offices.
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Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 26, 2021
Idea people must surround themselves with people who build momentum and get things done, including production, marketing, finance, and sales. As an example, I worked with Bill Gates early on, but I fear he may have failed without partners Steve Ballmer and Paul Allen. You set goals and targets, and build a plan from these.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 19, 2013
Channel Partners Not Yet Formed. I wrote about that extensively in “ the fallacy of channel partners.” That it is non-dilutive financing? Professional services + systems integration = lower churn. “You’re a software company not a services company! But while you’re early? It’s false logic.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 26, 2019
As an advisor to business owners, and an occasional angel investor, my job is to separate the actual challenges from the common misconceptions that distract many promising entrepreneurs while building the leadership team required for your solution, marketing, and finance success. Partner with experts who share the risk.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 15, 2019
The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 19, 2014
By September 18th we were ready to bring them to a full partner meeting and as a group we were bought into the vision and the experience of this exact team to pull things off. By September 26th we had submitted a term sheet which was signed on October 4th and financing was closed in less than 30 days.
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