A survey released by Intel [INTC] on Monday says that more people would be willing to give up sex than be without Internet access. It's interesting, but it's just not true.
News outlets from CNN to The Australian have been reporting ...READ»
In Silicon Valley, stories abound about the vision, passion and drive of founders and their professed love for their “baby”. Successful startups often have detailed histories which highlight how the founders nurtured their ...READ»
I never thought I'd be there, but sure enough – there I was on the stage at the NASDAQ -- part of a group invited to ring the closing bell. What a thrill! We were there because we'd been selected to participate in a venture capital ...READ»
Believe it or not: investors are human.
They want you well. They want you to shine. They want to be able to invest in a great business.
Keep that in mind when pitching.
Why would they not? Since they have decided to spend time ...READ»
In a day and age where venture capital investments require vast financial return potential, bank loans cannot be obtained without an unconditional personal guarantee, and high-interest credit cards have become a mainstream source of ...READ»
Having worked in the financial sector before moving out west to start-up land, I have been asked several times over the past few days about the impact the financial meltdown will have on high tech.
At first, people may think ...READ»
Fast Interview: Tech observer and former VC Eric Litman, who recently founded Medialets, an ad delivery platform for native mobile applications, on why a million friends can be more valuable than a million bucks.READ»
As I have watched entrepreneurs over the years, first as a corporate lawyer, then as a manager of private equity funds, I’ve been able to discern a few fundamental ingredients necessary to the success of any new venture. ...READ»
It used to be that venture capitalists either went big or went home. If the investment wasn’t $1.5 million or more, the deal just wasn’t interesting to them. Unfortunately, this often left early stage companies facing a funding ...READ»
Welcome to the launch of Fast Company Buzz where you’ll find out what’s new, what’s hot, who’s doing what, and what’s working in the tech industry. Up until now, industry blogs have fallen into three categories: 1. Vanity ...READ»
Castle Venture Group, a venture capital firm located in Nashville, TN, will host a workshop for angel and venture firm investors. The speaker will be William M. Keever, Castle's President and Founder, as well as a number of other ...READ»
