Competing with Tech industry giants can be HARD. This of course happens constantly in the software and hardware business. It’s all part of the cycle of innovation and hardware and software competition that makes our business so dynamic. One of the more high-profile competitions that is happening now is in the Artificial Intelligence market. Many […]
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 […]