The Find: Got a complex business problem? Of course you have to run the numbers, but one author argues that you should also sit down with a pen and paper and spend some time doodling. The Source: An interview conducted by venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki with Dan...
I've posted on some alarmist points of view regarding our economy. It only fits that I should post on Tom Peters' The Train Keeps on Rolling. He notes that despite decades worth of pronouncements of doom on America's position in the world economy, including his own,...
Twenty years ago, with George Bush Sr. in command of the country, the US was gripped with almost a national hysteria about Japan. The hottest read in business and government circles was Trading Places: How We Are Giving Our Future to Japan and How to Reclaim It,...
Fouad ElNaggar is a Principal with Redpoint Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in high-tech start-ups, which have included Netflix, Tivo and Juniper Networks. ElNaggar talks about what kinds of companies he seeks to help and the misconceptions of venture capitalists.
The Idea in Brief Most entrepreneurs want to make pots of money and run the show. But Wasserman reveals that it's tough to do both. If you don't figure out which matters most to you, you could...
Understand the key trends, spot hot new start ups and track the movements of the big players in digital media through the five most influential sectors in Q2. This package includes separate reports detailing all Merger & Acquisition and Venture Capital deals in advertising, Social Media, Search, Broadcasters & Channels...
What did Brian May bid for and lose? What's the experts' verdict on News Corp's role in Europe's pay TV market? Inform your strategic development with a full and detailed report on all Merger & Acquisition, Venture Capital and Partnership deals in the Broadcasters and Channels sector for Q2 2008....
Facial coding, the idea that your expression gives away what you are really thinking, was put forth some 40 years ago by psychologist Paul Ekman . But does it work in business? Can you tell what CEOs really think, just by looking, or are they so carefully trained that...
Harvard Business School Press sent me its Spring 2008 catalog. Tell me what you'd like to see reviewed. Books on the way include: Billions of Entrepreneurs: How China and India Are Reshaping Their Futures -- and Yours, by Tarun Khanna ...
Understand the key trends, spot hot new start ups and track the movements of the big players in digital media through the five most influential sectors in Q1. This package includes separate reports detailing all Merger & Acquisition and Venture Capital deals in: advertising; social media; search; broadcasters & channels;...
In recent years, there has been a surge in India-based investments by both venture capitalists and angel investors. This rising trend is primarily due to India's growing economy, which has made it very appealing for Indian-American investors to invest in their native land. Information technology, pharmaceuticals, and apparel are some...
There are a lot of companies who have smaller divisions underneath its umbrella. Sometimes, the only way for a company to expand is with the help of an entrepreneur. As a result, the investor becomes a capital venture firm who will be doing this not only to jumpstart something new...
Everyone has a good idea. The hard part is turning that dream in the head or on paper into a reality. One of the biggest stumbling blocks is money because without the much-needed capital, it is impossible to make it happen. The entrepreneur can get a loan from the bank...
Venture is very glamorous, but do not be myopic in your approach to cashing out on your big idea. There are several very important alternatives including building a solid, profitable small company under the radar and then go raise your venture capital to achieve scale and take it to the...
When companies enter into negotiations with venture capital firms, there are several issues which need to be defined and agreed upon. This paper describes the key issues. Valuation: Valuation is the most prominent negotiating issues. Valuation is the price of the company in which the venture capitalist invests. Valuation determines...
These individual Venture Capital VC investors seem like they're from heaven, but be prepared to give up a chunk of your company for funding. Working with angel investors means acquiring venture capital from individual investors. These individuals look for companies that exhibit high-growth prospects, have a synergy with their own...
Every good potential lender or investor, be they bank, angel investor, venture capitalist or business partner, will require a business plan. They want to be comfortable that you have thought long and hard about your business rather than jumping straight into a business. More importantly they want to ensure that...
Venture Capital VC funding isn't always easy to obtain and you'll have to give up equity, but when you're a high-growth company with high-financing needs, it can be your best bet. In many cases, your mail will be well off the mark, and your letter will be weeded out by...
Writing a Business Plan these days is tough, venture capitalists are busy and there are so many ideas to choose from. Bankers want a tight, sweet and to the point business plan. Family Members who may lend you money are generally worrisome due to lawsuits and liability. This is why...
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