Startups Archives - Page 10 of 36

“Venture Capital Destroys Value” – What??

Wednesday, 04 August 2021 by Paul O'Brien

The conversation recently had started, “Why do venture capitalists invest in startups if many of them are losing money and destroying value?” and I had to pause when I heard the point of view because I couldn’t even rationalize how someone thinks that way. Then of course it dawned on me that lately there has

Published in Industry, Startups

31 Comments

Entrepreneurs Struggle Beyond Startup

Tuesday, 08 June 2021 by Paul O'Brien

Highly risk tolerant and constantly fixated on doing things better, entrepreneurs tend not to be found running companies. That’s not remotely a knock against entrepreneurs. Operating a company is a management skillset, it’s operational, it’s project based, it’s plan and execute…. and these are skillsets that, while valuable to a founder, are not typically consistent

entrepreneurship founders growth stages startups

Published in Startups

38 Comments

Working FOR a Startup

Tuesday, 18 May 2021 by Paul O'Brien

So you want to work for a startup… This month in Texas, the startup ecosystem is heating up faster than a Texas summer, so my mind is turned the increasing networking going on, fueled by the light at the end of the tunnel of quarantine AND the fact that the world seems to be moving

career employment emtrepreneurship jobs

Published in Startups

12 Comments

Commitment to Entrepreneurship

Tuesday, 06 April 2021 by Paul O'Brien

“Without commitment you cannot have depth in anything.” Neil Strauss “Motivation is what gets you started. Commitment is what keeps you going.” Jim Rohn “Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.” Marica Wieder “You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.” Sammy Davis Jr “Most people fail not because of a lack

commitment entrepreneurs entrepreneurship team

Published in Startups

6 Comments

In the Company of Venture Capital

Wednesday, 17 February 2021 by Paul O'Brien

People have different definitions of “startup” and “venture capital,” and it’s that foundation that causes frustrations and misplaced expectations. What Frustrations in Venture Capital? The real reason founders are not funded VCs don’t say in a pitch process Why Venture Capitalists Aren’t Funding The Businesses We Need VCs like to take their time with their

entrepreneurship funding startups vc venture capital venture capitalists

Published in Startups

37 Comments

Asked: What Stops VCs from Investing in Foreign Companies?

Monday, 25 January 2021 by Paul O'Brien

Nothing, it happens all the time. Yet, the question is common, frequently asked; begging a question its own – what are startups struggling with that they think that foreign investors won’t invest? Start with this appreciation: investing in startups is the riskiest use of capital, in the world. Gambling at a casino is more likely

entrepreneurship foreign funding global investors U.S.venture capital worldwide

Published in Insights / Research, Raising Capital, Regional Development, Startups

9 Comments

The Valuation of a Pre Funded Startup

Wednesday, 20 January 2021 by Paul O'Brien

Startups all, struggle with a question of what’s called, “valuation.” What is the company worth? To put together a pitch deck, negotiate terms with investors, or just to share with potential team members and advisors what you’re doing, people will want to know what it’s worth now. Before you take money from a venture capital

entrepreneurship funding seed startups valuation

Published in Insights / Research, Startups

35 Comments