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In my 15+ years in technology I have had the privilege of working as a product manager who reported to various department heads. In some cases I reported to engineering...
I sent a tweet out last week that resulted in some healthy debate: “three years ago, I was telling everyone I met to start companies. These days, I’m telling everyone to think twice...
Below is a terribly written note, but I hope it conveys the point I am trying to make…May is a special time in Boston. With finals & graduation around the corner, students...
I have long had a theory that (for companies with up rounds) the greatest valuation increases occurs between the A and B rounds. So, I recently had opportunity to do some...
The most important financial decision you will ever make as an entrepreneur is when to sell your company. What amount of money to raise at what price from whom pales in comparison...
I could build Instagram in a week. How many times have you heard someone say "I could build [insert hot startup name here] in a week"? I hear it all the time. But, I have yet...
Did you have to re-read that headline a few times? I admit, it might seem a bit confusing coming from a venture capitalist. But here’s the truth: there are plenty of expansion stage...
Pinterest is the hot new thing. The new kid on the blog. The new story in town. On hearing about it from multiple people, I decided to give it a shot. I actually had to wait to be let in...
There’s something magical happening in Boston right now, and it’s going to make history. Like many Startup scenes, Boston’s is truly exploding, vibrant with...
I’ve noticed a growing amount of advice for business entrepreneurs on how to find a technical co-founder. The advice seems to be “don’t delay if you can’t find one; learn to code.” It’s really...
I’ve been getting this question often: “What positions do you fill first when building early stage marketing teams?” Well. Here’s the deal. I’ve been fortunate enough to work at several...
As many fellow non-technical folks know, it’s not easy selling an engineer on building a product that’s not their own. To remedy this situation, many people (including myself) have...
I am often asked “what is new and exciting” by pretty much anyone that knows what I do for a living. And it is a great question that I relish answering – usually. Of late, however...
What’s wrong with the Facebook IPO? The fact that the Company is
coming Public at $70 Billion or hgher valuation. That means the Public,
your average Joe, has to wait until the...
As I recently hit the second half of my 30s, I must admit that my views towards entrepreneurship have changed since I launched my first company at 22. Entrepreneurs like myself are...
Recently, I’ve been putting my strategist hat on with regards to tablet ecosystems, both as a management consultant for CSMG, and in deciding where to devote energy as a...
I used to think that, as with Linux and web services in the early part of last decade, Android was going to be the mortar for the Internet of post PC devices— an essential ingredient...
As a tech startup, you'll need all the help you can get to attract software engineers and web development talent. You need to somehow differentiate yourself from all the other companies...
A new phrase entered the startup vocabulary a little while ago: “Ramen Profitable”. The phrase is used to reference startups that are making enough money for the founders to live...
I speak to groups fairly regularly about what I look for in an angel investing opportunity, and one of the key factors I always mention is a fantastic entrepreneur. Someone in the audience...
Everyone knows startups are hot. Fueled by a strong seed funding climate and several well-publicized successes there is seemingly a rush to start your own company. I'm a big...
Until only a few years ago, I was a first-time entrepreneur struggling to get attention & advice from experienced entrepreneurs and investors. I did not need funding from them...