While I have never before used VentureBlog to discuss anything other than entrepreneurship and venture capital, I have decided to make an exception to discuss why it is I oppose Proposition 8 here in California. I have not made this decision lightly. I.
Topics: VentureBlog Administrative

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I just flew back from Europe and boy are my arms tired [insert rimshot here]. Actually, I just flew back from Europe and boy are my eyes tired. I have this bad habit of accumulating magazines until I have a long plane flight then powering through 30...
Topics: Entrepreneurial Success

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If you have not yet experienced "Digital Natives" in their natural habitat, come on over to my house on any weekend. When I wander down stairs on a Saturday or Sunday morning, the scene is always pretty much the same. The TV is on and...
Topics: Conferences

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After watching a bazillion venture pitches, I've come to the conclusion that every VC Pitch should end the same way -- with the ask. If you want to crescendo into it, feel free to summarize why it is your technology is life changing, but finish with.
Topics: Management Issues

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Over the course of the last week, Fred Wilson has been writing about "Venture Fund Economics" at the newly-redesigned AVC . Fred has tackled topics like how venture capitalists are measured , the impact of management fees and carry on net...
Topics: VCs Around The Web

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