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 ~ serial CEOs & CTOs in software, Internet, technology & digital media
~ experienced consultants in all fields to maximize their practices

Venture Capitalists want entrepreneurs with proven capital control

May 25, 2010

There was a repeated focus on capital control by entrepreneurs at Digital Hollywood’s Venture Capital panel in Los Angeles which I chaired a couple of weeks ago http://bit.ly/cpbI4w . Trends still tight Economic trends are still tight for entrepreneurs, and also for...

Capitalism and Corruption

Apr 13, 2010

This past week I’ve been contemplating corruption. And capitalism. And where the line is drawn that divides the two. I am a good capitalist, American style. Having lived all over the world, I returned to the U.S. to start my consulting practice many years ago, because...

Creating wealth from your venture

Dec 3, 2009

This is a call you make both personally and from your opportunities. If you have controlled your early capital and board membership, and have found VCs who understand your market space and can provide both market savvy and connections for growth, strategic alliances...

CREATING SEED CAPITAL BY PROFIT- SHARING OR REVENUE- SHARING

Nov 15, 2009

ONE OF MY CLIENTS ASKED RECENTLY ABOUT HOW ARRANGING FOR SHARED PROFITS COULD BE USED TO SEED CAPITALIZE A NEW COMPANY.  HE HAS A COLLEAGUE WHO WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEW VENTURE, AND WHO WILL BRING VALUABLE CONTENT AND CONNECTIONS. PROFIT SHARING IS BASED...

New economic models –all you can eat – consulting, cafés, barter

Oct 4, 2009

I evolved a new pricing model this year to handle my clients’ concerns about cash control and the troublesome economy: all you can eat consulting. This is a variation on value pricing: a defined set of offerings of expertise on a fixed-price retainer, committed for a...