Ho Nam (@honam): “The blockbusters are oftentimes the ‘ugly ducklings.’ Cisco is probably the best example in the VC world. Everyone passed except for Sequoia. In the book world, almost everyone passed on JK Rowling. “It’s just hard to predict the future looking into the rear-view mirror, yet everyone wants to pile onto the brand [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Plans'
"He has no clue whether it will be another Google, yet he has to make promises that only hucksters can make."
February 12th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Limited Partners, Pitching, Plans, VC Industry
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How to raise money without lying to investors
January 21st, 2010 · 39 Comments · Pitching, Plans, Sponsor, VC Industry
Thanks to FastIgnite, a startup advisory firm, for sponsoring Venture Hacks this month. This post is by Simeon Simeonov, the firm’s founder and CEO (and formerly a partner at Polaris Ventures). If you like it, check out Sim’s blog and tweets @simeons. – Nivi “Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” Niels [...]
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Take guidance from VCs, not orders
December 17th, 2009 · 7 Comments · Board of Directors, Plans, Sponsor
Thanks to Atlas Venture for supporting Venture Hacks this month. This post is by Fred Destin, one of Atlas’ general partners. If you like it, check out Fred’s blog and tweets @fdestin. And if you want an intro to Atlas, send me an email. I’ll put you in touch if there’s a fit. Thanks. – [...]
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Sequoia’s advice is good advice anytime
October 14th, 2008 · 6 Comments · Downturn, Plans
“Spend every dollar as if it were your last.” – Sequoia Capital “A business plan that doesn’t require a wonderful economic environment in order to succeed… is a good idea all the time.” – Marc Andreessen Summary: In good times and bad, startups should be asking themselves the same questions: (1) What’s our runway? (2) [...]
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Discuss your plans before signing a term sheet
October 7th, 2008 · Comments Off · Closing, Plans, Reverse Diligence, Term Sheet
Yesterday, I was brainstorming a list of things-to-do with an entrepreneur who is getting ready to sign a term sheet. After searching through the Venture Hacks archives, I realized one of our posts already covers it: How much diligence should we do before signing a term sheet? I think that post mostly stands the test [...]
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