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The Audacious Plan to Make Electricity as Easy as WiFi

Both Sides of the Table

With Meredith I did every on-reference-sheet call I could make and many off-reference-list calls. I followed my playbook on reference calls making sure to ask both positively worded as well as skeptical questions. Through many meetings discussing strategy, approach, recruiting, financing, etc.

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A Seriously Great Story and Why We Funded Them

Both Sides of the Table

By September 26th we had submitted a term sheet which was signed on October 4th and financing was closed in less than 30 days. Andrew & Petri posed a question to me, “If Walt Disney were starting his company today, what kind of company would he build?

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What I Would Look for When Choosing a VC – Knowing What I Know Now?

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve seen too many companies go off track by a VC hell bent on the team pursuing the VCs strategy which at times is about chasing the next shiny object. If I were looking at which VCs to choose I would reference strongly for which ones are supportive in good times and bad. But don’t over index on brains. Startups are hard.

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Debt versus equity: When do non-traditional funding strategies make sense?

TechCrunch

This works for some, but too often founders find themselves diluting their equity to unrecoverable portions rather than considering other financing options that allow them to hold on to their company — options like debt capital. Even if you’re growing quickly, not all founders want to set a valuation for their company. .”

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What I *Would Have* Said at TechCrunch Disrupt

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I understand why he wants to differentiate himself but I wonder if a scorched Earth strategy against the main funding source for your company pays in the long run. What micro VCs need to consider is what happens when several of your companies want to grow and require VC financing? I think most entrepreneurs don’t realize this.

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How to Make Sure Professional Services Don’t Take Over Your Software Company

Both Sides of the Table

Everything needs to be part of a holistic company strategy. If PS involves too much management or core tech time then chances are it will overtake your software strategy and you’ve then just become a prostitute for short-term revenue. And chances are you’re in big need of a killer customer reference.

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5 Qualities to Look for in a Remote Employee

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The key to success, however, lies in a tactful execution of strategy. When inquiring about their experience, you should request references from previous employers. She enjoys informing readers about topics spanning industries such as technology, business, finance, culture, wellness, hospitality and tourism. Tech-Savvy.

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