Archive for October, 2008

Working with Executive Search Firms

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 Posted in Human Resources | 4 Comments »

At some point during a company's life cycle there will likely come a time when the need to engage an Executive Search Firm arises.  Too often I have seen companies make ... Read more..

Do or Die: Global Customers, Investors and Acquirers

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 Posted in Best Practices, Events | No Comments »

Last week I attended one of the CVCA's professional development events in Toronto (full disclosure I am a member of the CVCA professional development committee). The topic for the session ... Read more..

Capital Conservation vs. Business Priorities

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 Posted in Venture Capital | 4 Comments »

By now most everyone, including yours truly, has seen the Sequoia 56 slide missive on the current state of the VC market: R.I.P Good Times And you probably have seen: Ron Conway: ... Read more..

Six tips for smooth acquisitions

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 Posted in Venture Capital | No Comments »

In my last post I discussed exits and ended by stating we tell our companies: “build the company on the assumption it will go public but recognize that a strategic ... Read more..