Advisory Boards have become a chic addition to software and hardware companies over the last decade or so. According to the Industry Association Advisory Board Centre’s 2021 annual report, there has been a 52% increase globally in organizations utilizing advisory boards as part of their governance structure since 2019. It’s a trend. Let’s assume an […]
Starting a Software Company in a Difficult Fundraising Environment
Some would say that it’s never an easy time to raise funds for a startup software company. In general, I’d agree. Except for a few brief moments, such as the 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 don’t […]
Is The Tech Recovery Upon Us?
Let’s face it, things still aren’t great economically: unemployment is over 10% nationally in the US, credit is tight for small businesses as well as reduced access to investment capital, and consumer’s moods, while improving are still not positive. However, while I don’t want to overstate the case, but I do believe we are on […]
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 […]
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 was down during the Covid pandemic. A reduction in VC funding continues today. There was pressure on most segments of the economy, and the worldwide financial system was no exception. The preferred exit strategy for Venture Capitalists, the […]
