Competition Definition Technical Review 
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
Investors are very focused on diligence, on business models that make sense, and those companies that have a definite competitive advantage and defensibility to what they're doing. Mike Napoli: We've revised the way we review companies at the prescreening stage. How are you handling all those applications nowadays?
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
The “span of control” for a growing tech startup is probably 6-9 people. This is when your job function truly starts to match the definition of “leader” because that’s exactly what your role is. You help them prioritize their objectives and review the results. You set direction. You course correct.
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Both Sides of the Table
JULY 23, 2014
The VC market has right-sized (returned back to mid 90′s levels & less competition). When you think about the trends of faster-growing startups due to social networking, credit card enable and mobile first consumers – the reality is that many startups are becoming very large financially before needing to go public.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 11, 2011
I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. I tell them that if their idea or solution is technology intensive, they clearly need technology strength on the team. It definitely works, but may be beyond your budget.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 4, 2013
I guess this is the ultimate definition of implementing a business model when you’re not clear on strategy! And finally there is the most modern spin on these concepts by two individuals who have built tech startups and have done an excellent job at describing the process. My take on his argument is this: 1. Like DeviantArt.
SoCal CTO
JULY 23, 2012
How do we need to structure the systems to get ahead and stay ahead of the competition? What are the biggest areas of technical risk? What technology research is required? What technologies will we use? What do we need to do to make sure we can survive technical due diligence by investors and partners?
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 5, 2011
2 preamble issues having read the comments on TC today: 1: I know that the prices of startup companies is much great in Silicon Valley than in smaller towns / less tech focused areas in the US and the US prices higher than many foreign markets. Prices have definitely gone up in 2011 as depicted in the anecdotal chart below.
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