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