Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2015

The key reason for the explosion in capital flowing into the industry, and therefore the large increase in practitioners, had nothing to do with 1970’s performance, early stage investing, or technology. Instead, the driver was the 1983 bull market. JD Robinson Jewelers: The original “diamond man” (Tom Shane’s inspiration).

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Expanding your marketing, administration, and operations can present some serious challenges, however, if you prepare well in advance, then you will have no problem navigating the competitive business climate. Social media campaigns can be incredibly effective means of boosting sales and increasing reach to targeted markets.

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BeyondVC

APRIL 12, 2005

After having returned from vacation last week, I had the chance to reflect on the current venture and investing market. I see this as a trend that will only accelerate in the next few years as you have venture funds, LBO shops, and even hedge funds get into the tech buyout action. Witness the recent Sungard deal and others.

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Agile VC

AUGUST 9, 2012

Zynga’s faced a lot of pressure in the public markets recently. It’s hard to be bullish as a public market investor about a closely held company (in terms of control not ownership) that’s barely growing and faces strategic risks. market cap minus $1.6B Draw something… other than this painful chart.

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