Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Our 3rd fund began investing in March 2009 (raised in 2008) and our 4th fund started in April 2012 so this fund will naturally begin investing around March / April 2015. Many people have helped us along the way with guidance, mentorship, introductions and advice. That’s why the best firms tend to raise every three years.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

First, I’d like to quote (paraphrase) Brad Feld speaking at Twiistup in LA in 2009, “I keep hearing people in LA talking with a chip on their shoulders about building a tech business here relative to Silicon Valley. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Launchpad LA SoCal Stuff Start-up Advice Startup Advice.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

To fellow entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey, my advice is clear: If you are committed to bootstrapping your business, be prepared for the long haul. Prior to founding Equifund, Jordan founded capital markets consulting and investor relations firm Novea Capital Inc in 2009. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Starting in 2009 I began writing checks consistently, year-in and year-out. During this era, from 2009–2015, most founders I knew were in it for building great & sustainable companies. How’s that advice holding up? Hey, we got to raise again next year. Let’s deploy faster! So now our collective companies are worth less.

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Dream It

APRIL 3, 2020

In addition to his books, Geoffrey Moore assisted in writing “In a Downturn, Provoke Your Customers” for the Harvard Business Review in 2009. His strategy for selling in 2009 is relevant to any economic downturn. Do you have a track record that proves you’re a credible source of advice on this issue? What keeps them up at night?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

In my previous post, The VC Ice Age is Thawing (for now) I wrote about the reasons why the VC market came to a screeching halt in September 2008 and remained largely shut until at least April 2009. As of near the end of September 2009, we’re up 46% since the March 9th nadir (yes, I need to find a way to use one of my SAT words ; – ).

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 1, 2011

years ago you’d remember RIP Good Times from Sequoia, which still strikes me as having been prudent advice in late 2008. But they weren’t there in 2009 when you were up late nights shitting yourself whether you really were smart for pursuing this idea. .&# That’s how it felt then and a bit how it feels in May 2011.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 24, 2015

These are all normal things but in this big run since 2009 we’ve all gotten used to nearly 100% follow-on financing rates, valuations only moving up, deals clearly the convertible note caps and low mortality rates. But I can tell you from first-hand experience it was a real issue in 2008-2009 and the psychology persisted into 2010-11.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

It was 2009 and it was terribly difficult to get any financing (if you can remember a time like that!) We are happy to now support every & all accelerator in town that provides capital and office space and we want to focus on mentorship, coaching, advice, community building, etc. We had a specific goal in mind.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

In the early spring of 2009, the fundraising nuclear winter of the previous year hadn't yet thawed. That product isn't money--it's their time, attention, sound advice and network. It would be months before Foursquare's first round touched off a NYC venture frenzy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. Example: In 2009, Southwest Airlines decided to go against industry standards that were shifting toward fees for checked luggage.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

But if 2011 & 2012 look more like 2008-2009 than 2010 then one of the most important skills of angel investors will be whether they can get their companies financed (or ramen profitable, but this is harder to sustain over a long period of time). Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis VC Industry.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 14, 2019

Because I had previously met Jack Dorsey through the Union Square Ventures network, in 2009 I was able to grab coffee with him before he launched Square. This is actually easily referenced. For example, let’s say I had a more national fund. It wasn’t likely that a fund who had no prior connection to him at all would have gotten in.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2010

I’d like to offer you two “life hacks&# that I implemented in 2009 and one that I’m test driving in 2010. Dmitry was giving me advice that he only ever has two folders at any point in time. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. I’m just getting started.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

I would argue that the shut-down of September 2009 was equally severe yet there are signs that this “VC Ice Age” has begun to thaw. They should heed the age old advice that raising slightly more money while you can is always better than trying to optimize future valuations.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The idea is simple enough: several female VC partners at top funds will hold 1-hour meetings with 40 promising female entrepreneurs looking to get advice on their business and pitch in a friendly, non-judgmental, safe environment. Dan talks about a landmark case in 2009 that involved whether it was legal to strip search a 13-year-old girl.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

It’s been high tide since 2009 so an entire batch of entrepreneurs don’t know what low tide even looks like. It encourages a bit too much FOMO (fear of missing out) and over-valuation in companies and a desire to do huge financing rounds to be perceived as the “knock-out winner.”

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

In a world where the economy only heads in one direction (read: 2009-2014) most investors & entrepreneurs forget to pay attention to gross burn. But while Net Burn is the more critical figure at first blush and what most investors will focus on, Gross Burn is not irrelevant. But this strategy great depends on point 3.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

Because my wife is a superstar she published them all on a blog here along with much other wonderful type-A mom advice. Jody self-funded the company and worked from his spare bedroom in February 2009. She did a bunch of research on it and finally found a small number of safe brands. His passion stemmed from what he saw moms doing.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2012

But it was early 2009 and not many companies were getting new financings at all so I thought they should take the deal. Since I didn’t originally source the deal I let my co-investor set the terms and negotiate the deal with my consent. The company agreed on a price but felt it was a bit lower than they had hoped for.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Since 2009 I have been counseling people to offer discounts to the first angel investors. But Paul Graham really did have a point in his “ high resolution fundraising ” post – that there is a problem – particularly in angel financing – with herding cats.

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Gust

OCTOBER 8, 2014

I have come to realize that since the great tech boom started in 2009 and given the massive increase in first-time angels, first-time seed funds, first-time accelerators … the market is just filled with well-intentioned, but inexperience advice. Whom you take advice from really matters. So back to reality. Reblogged via [link].

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

But if 2011 & 2012 look more like 2008-2009 than 2010 or 2005-2007 then one of the most important skills of angel investors will be whether they can get their companies financed (or ramen profitable, but this is harder to sustain over a long period of time). Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis VC Industry.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

Be an intern” And by the way, this is 2009. You remember what 2009 was like, right? Startup Advice' ” “I’m finishing my second year of Stanford, not my first. Maybe you misheard me. I need a full time job.” ” “No, no, no. And so he said, “I can’t do it.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2023

The Tory Burch Foundation, which was launched in 2009 by fashion designer Tory Burch, has a long history of supporting women entrepreneurs. It’s best known for its fellowship program that provides education grants, networking opportunities and business advice to women entrepreneurs.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Just two years later, in 2009, we worked out a deal to create the Techstars Seattle program, with our first program running in 2010. What did we owe our sponsors, and did that put us in conflict with our commitments to give founders the best possible advice, and to never waste their time?

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Revolution

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Great advice, but hard to do the “correct” thing when consumed by either of those emotions. Not coincidentally, these are often the times that people feel more fearful and risk-averse. Warren Buffett said, “Be greedy when others are fearful, and fearful when others are greedy”. The highest score ever was 97.6

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Revolution

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Great advice, but hard to do the “correct” thing when consumed by either of those emotions. Not coincidentally, these are often the times that people feel more fearful and risk-averse. Warren Buffett said, “Be greedy when others are fearful, and fearful when others are greedy”. The highest score ever was 97.6

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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2022

Prior to joining the company, he was the co-founder and CEO of Imeem (a social media website acquired by Myspace in 2009) and the co-founder and CEO of App.net. He’ll also offer advice on how — once you’re there — you can optimize your time to set up your company for success.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 13, 2018

Taskrabbit; Nov 2009 What is one question you ask yourself before investing in a company? What is one piece of advice you’d give every founder? She will translate this to enterprise corporations who seek to empower their organizations to have hard conversations with customers, between employees and with partners. I love teaching.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

This has worked very well in the 2009-2012 time frame because the tech market has boomed in this period. If I didn’t assume this I shouldn’t write the check because I have to get involved knowing that I might pay that price. But entrepreneurs – convertible notes have no MINIMUM! I’m starting to hear it more often.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2016

What’s the best advice on productivity you’ve ever received? I’ve received great advice from many people over the years. From 2007-2009 and again from 2012-2013, I said yes to way too many “cool” things. Do you think that “follow your passion” is good career advice?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

of the funding raised since 2009, while Latinx female founders saw only 0.4% My first piece of advice is to leverage your own community and support network, especially any mentors and role models you may have, to introduce you to potential investors. of total investment dollars. Get funded, as a woman.

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TechCrunch

JULY 27, 2021

in 2004 before falling sharply due to the economic recession of 2007-2009. We also feel it when they call and ask for advice and even try to beat their deadlines.”. homeownership rates in 2020 were about 65.8% according to Statista. The rate reached its peak of 69.2% The rate reached 63.7% in 2016 before steadily going back up.

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Y Combinator

APRIL 24, 2024

Last week we shared some awesome news: David Lieb, the creator of Bump (part of the summer 2009 batch!) How’d you come to join YC back in Summer of 2009? We’re consuming our own advice. If you could go back to the early days of Bump and tell 2009 David anything, what would it be? Largely by accident.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 20, 2022

In fact, VC-based funding has boomed within the last decade, reaching a whopping $753B worth of investments since 2009. Defined as a type of private equity investor funding given to startups that have growth potential , VC can play a huge part in business growth success and can facilitate a number of startup-based costs.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Almost nine in 10 said they are open to advice/referrals when consuming content, making them virtually always ready to take in any information that could possibly be helpful to their business. Before founding db5 in 2009, Chris served as Chief Executive Officer at Hall & Partners USA.

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