Announcing: Next Coast Ventures II

Announcing: Next Coast Ventures II

Today, we are proud to announce the closing of our second fund, which brings $130 million in new capital to Next Coast Ventures. We are thrilled to have assembled a great group of investors – a strong combination of investors from our first fund and new investors who...
Are You Truly Ready To Be An Entrepreneur?

Are You Truly Ready To Be An Entrepreneur?

(NOTE: This article was written by Tom Taulli based on an interview with Mike Smerklo and published on Forbes on November 5th 2016.) Being an entrepreneur may seem glamorous and exciting.  But the reality can be much different. Hey, I talk to many entrepreneurs – and...
What Do Great Sales Leaders and Cats Have in Common? (Part 3 of 4)

What Do Great Sales Leaders and Cats Have in Common? (Part 3 of 4)

How to scale a sales team and take your business into hyper-growth mode. In this post, I’ll talk about how to sort out what capabilities are specific to your particular selling process so you can screen for those skills in the interview process. Part 3: Why Is a...