Your company is still young, but things are changing. The business just doesn’t “feel” like it used to, probably in a number of different ways. The change has been good! You’ve been growing, but still, some of the things happening can become unsettling. You know that as a CEO – or other C-Level manager – […]
The Cloud Computing and SaaS Trend
Cloud computing and the related SaaS, PaaS and IaaS have entered the mainstream of the software business. In my consulting practice I am very involved in software startup activity, and most new software companies that I see today is being built on cloud-based business model. The cloud is all the rage–so much so that it […]
Expense Controls for Early Stage Software and Tech Companies–Can You Overdo It?
I’m sure you’ve seen it too many times before. The free-spending startup software or hardware company burns through its funds like a cocaine addict on vacation in Columbia. It’s ultimately a sad tale, with great potential often wasted, many jobs lost and multiple lives hurt. But it is hard to feel sorry for the management […]
Strategic Fundraising Decisions
Almost every company goes through it, except for the fortunate few. Some people have gone through it multiple times. While never easy, raising money for a second or third company (assuming success the first time!) is a picnic, compared to the first time. Let’s look at what I refer to as strategic fundraising: The questions […]
