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Is the J-curve a myth?

It very definitely exists, but under two specific constraints: (1) we need to be talking about ‘traditional’ venture funds, and (2) we need to limit the discussion to the top half/top quartile funds that actually make money.   The unbelievably seismic changes resulting from exponentially advancing technology mean that the ‘traditional’ venture world is rapidly giving […]
David S. Rose
David S. Rose , Founder and CEO , GUST INC.
26 Jul 2012
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Control Depends More on Results Than Term Sheets

Fred Wilson of Union Ventures writes Entrepreneurs Have Control When Things Work, VCs Have Control When They Don’t on his AVC blog. This is one of those ideas that seem completely obvious but only after I’ve heard them. Whether we’re founders or investors, we focus on terms and percentages as determining control. But in the real world, as […]
Tim Berry
Tim Berry , Founder , Palo Alto Software
25 Jul 2012
Startup Strategies: The Strategic and Financial Significance of Intellectual Property

You are the Best One to Build Your Startup Brand

As an entrepreneur, it’s never too early to start selling yourself and your idea. I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. The result is they get no feedback, no credibility, no visibility, and no investors until months later […]
Martin Zwilling
Martin Zwilling , Founder and CEO , Startup Professionals
23 Jul 2012
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Sideways Startups: Donating Private Stock

Typically, Americans give cash when it comes to charitable contributions. However, for investors and founders, it may be helpful to think outside the box when it comes to giving. Donations of private stock enable investors, founders and employees to support charitable causes and contribute to the community while receiving simultaneous benefits in the form of […]
Guest Author
23 Jul 2012
Trade Signal Fundraising Strategy

Will the most successful crowdfunding portals be restricted to accredited investors?

This is an interesting question, and one to which no one really has an answer yet. To some extent it will depend on what the SEC decides to do with the regulations surrounding the whole subject, which they have until the end of the year to write. My personal guess is that the early stage […]
David S. Rose
David S. Rose , Founder and CEO , GUST INC.
19 Jul 2012
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