The Tide is Turning: Entrepreneurship During a Recession

September 28, 2009

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It has been long argued that private enterprise is the answer to the recession and credit markets crisis. Entrepreneurs drive change, increase market efficiencies, pour fresh ideas, and initiate innovations and bold business models into the markets. The bottom line is that in recession times, entrepreneurs create value. Recessions face entrepreneurs with [...]

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Understanding the Mind of a Venture Capitalist

September 27, 2009

By Doug Linman, Ph.D.
So you have a new and wonderful idea, possibly to save the planet, to solve the mystery of life, create an object, make a better cookie or just simply to make things better for humankind. Great!
These, of course, are things that you want, but not what a Venture Capitalist or VC wants [...]

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Social Network = Participation

November 26, 2008

The primary principal of social networking is without doubt participation. Without participating in social networks your friends would not be able to locate you. It is not always clear whether participating in as many networks out there is better than contributing to handful of them more frequently. You are welcome to share your opinion.

Social Networks: [...]

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Social Media is a Conversation

November 21, 2008

Social media on the Internet is traditionally linked with websites like Facebook, Twitter, Technorati  and Flickr. Lee White reminds us in the presentation named “Social Media is…”, posted on Slide Share, that conversations among human beings are conducted in a human voice. Lee also adds that “networked conversations are enabling powerful new forms of social [...]

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Should You “Destroy the Web 2.0 Look”?

November 13, 2008

The legendary “Destroy the Web 2.0 Look” presentation, encourages the reader to do exactly that. The balance between trend setting and trend following is viewed as meaningful. In its own words:
“Design cliches will always exist. Understand why the exist, for whom they exist, and how to avoid them. Incorporating current trends into your work can [...]

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Private Equity vs. Venture Capital

November 5, 2008

By Mike Myatt

What is the difference between Venture Capital and Private Equity?
The text book answer that would be given by most B-School professors is that venture capital is a subset of a larger private equity asset class which includes venture capital, LBO’s, MBO’s, MBI’s, bridge and mezzanine investments. Historically venture capital investors have provided high [...]

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Angel Investors

October 21, 2008

By Eric Morris

An angel investor is one who does not desire much say in the management of the company in which he invests, and also favors a slower return on investment. However, it should be borne in mind that they still make investments in the hopes of making a profit. Angel investor groups are important [...]

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Venture Capital Firms

October 14, 2008

By Damian Sofsian

While the terms and conditions of venture capital are not standardized, there are some salient features of venture capital arrangements. The venture capital firm is inclined to assume a high degree of risk in the expectation of earning a high rate of return. The venture capital firm, in addition to providing funds, takes [...]

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Private Equity: A Guide to Equity Investment

October 8, 2008

By Alexander Gordon

Private equity is a kind of equity investment in an asset that cannot be traded freely on the stock market. Private equity is of many kinds, including mezzanine capital, angel investing, leveraged buyout, venture capital etc.
Private Equity: How it Works
Private equity funds are set up as limited partnerships. These limited partnerships are controlled [...]

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Venture Capital Business Plan

October 7, 2008

By Damian Sofsian
Venture capital finance is instrumental in inducing technological development, stimulating creativity and innovation and nurturing entrepreneurship. Concerted efforts are required by financial institutions, private sectors and other agencies to create a conducive environment for the growth of venture capital. In particular, initiatives are required to widen the perspective of venture capital finance and [...]

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