Thoughts on Scaling a Sales Force (among other things)

Thoughts on Scaling a Sales Force (among other things)

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to discuss the ups and downs – and share lots of mistakes I made – in scaling the sales function.  Thanks much to James Lattin for moderating this session at Stanford’s Graduate School of...
Help Us Get to SXSW’s 2018 Lineup

Help Us Get to SXSW’s 2018 Lineup

Wow, SXSW is coming soon and for a reasonably new resident of Austin – cheers to two years! – it is an incredibly exciting time for me and for my venture firm, Next Coast Ventures. I am almost embarrassed to admit that I am a “south-by’ virgin, having only heard...
How Entrepreneurs Can Think Like Venture Capitalists

How Entrepreneurs Can Think Like Venture Capitalists

Seven steps entrepreneurs can take to increase the odds of raising venture capital As an entrepreneur involved with two highly successful full-stack technology businesses, I spent fifteen years curiously wondering how venture capitalists make decisions. When I wasn’t...