I was reading an article recently about how the number of new tech startups in my local San Diego area has doubled, to 70 new companies, compared to the same quarter last year. More than half of those startups were in software, computer hardware or communications. The article included a number of other criteria useful […]
Choosing an Advisory Board for your Tech Company
Advisory Boards have become a very chic addition to software and hardware companies over the last 5 or 10 years. So what are the key criteria you should use in putting together an advisory board? We’ll examine this issue below. Prior to the 5-10 year period mentioned above, it was rare to hear of a […]
Starting a Software Company in a Difficult Fundraising Environment
Some would say that it’s ALWAYS a difficult time to raise funds for a startup software company. In general, I’d agree. With the exception of a few brief moments, such as pre-Internet Bubble in the late 90’s where money was being thrown around like air, fundraising is hard. There are a few lucky folks that […]
Startup Mistakes by Software and Hardware Tech Companies
Starting a company, any kind of company is the hardest thing to do in business. Sez me. It’s also one of the most rewarding and fun, if you’re built for the startup experience–though not everyone is. Technology startups have their own unique challenges. There are many different ways to drive off the road, some of […]
The Future of Venture Capital Funding in High Tech
Like almost every aspect of the economy, venture capital financing of High Tech Hardware and Software startups were way down during the most recent recession. There was pressure on virtually every segment of the economy, and the worldwide financial system was in by far the greatest disarray of our lifetime. The preferred exit strategy for […]
