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Why Uber is The Revenge of the Founders

Steve Blank

Why do these founders get to stay around? Because the balance of power has dramatically shifted from investors to founders. VCs competing for unicorn investments have given founders control of the board. A pre-IPO board usually had two founders, two VCs and one “independent” member. Technology Cycles Measured in Years.

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4 Physical Security Tips for Better Cybersecurity for Startups

The Startup Magazine

As new tools become faster and more efficient, these same tools can be used to bypass security systems, steal data , and conduct cyber sabotage. However, apart from digital safety, these small companies should also think about enhancing on-site security. Look for gaps in your current physical security setup.

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When Should Technical Founders Become CEO?

Both Sides of the Table

Much has been written about when it is time to hire a “professional CEO” to run a startup company and of course that has long been a norm in Silicon Valley when founders find that their inexperience may be a limiting factor in company growth ( know as the Peter Principle ). I like technical founders so this wasn’t an issue.

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Dan Lok Explains Venture Capital Funding and How to Secure It

The Startup Magazine

Dan Lok explains what venture capital funding is and how to secure it for your business. This is the first piece of paper that a founder sees from a venture capital firm when they are communicating their interest in investing in the company. What is Venture Capital Funding? Venture capital is a type of private equity.

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Five Keys To Remote Business Success Every Founder Needs To Know In 2021

YoungUpstarts

by Richard Roth, Founder of Progressive Tech. This season, in preparation for a successful new year, here are some tech tips that entrepreneurs can implement right now to build security and momentum into 2021: Use the best security measures across the board. You’re only as secure as your weakest technology/user.

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What Can You Learn From Ring’s Astounding Success?

Both Sides of the Table

If you don’t know, Ring offers home security products that started with a video doorbell, then video floodlights, outdoor stickup cams and now in-home security features that innovate in-home security alongside outside protection. Here are my views … 1. we were sold on the concept immediately.

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In Q4 2022, founders face tough choices

VC Cafe

It’s a tough time for a lot of startup founders right now. This is not meant to be a negative post, but rather a temperature check of today’s market environment and the levers founders can pull on to survive this period. Beyond that fortunate group, the funding situation will be less secure. What is a founder to do?

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