Converts versus equity deals

2010-08-31

There has been a debate going on the past few days over whether seed deals should be funded using equity or convertible notes (converts…

Good bizdev cannibalizes itself

2010-08-28

A few successful websites were built almost entirely through viral growth. The vast majority, however, started off by partnering with other…

The bowling pin strategy

2010-08-21

A huge challenge for user-generated websites is overcoming the chicken-and-egg problem: attracting users and contributors when you are…

Graphs

2010-07-22

It has become customary to use “graph” to refer to the underlying data structures at social networks like Facebook. (Computer scientists…

It’s not that seed investors are smarter – it’s that entrepreneurs are

2010-07-05

Paul Kedrosky recently speculated that there might be seed fund “crash” looming. Liz Gannes followed up by suggesting seed investors are a…

Competition is overrated

2010-06-26

Your #1 competitor starting out will always be the BACK button, nothing else. – Garry Tan Suppose you have an idea for a startup, and then…