Monthly Archives: February 2008

Google on Microsoft-Yahoo, it’s a sport of kings now

Posted on February 3, 2008 by payne

In this post from Official Google Blog, David Drummond writes: So Microsoft’s hostile bid for Yahoo! raises troubling questions. This is about more than simply a financial transaction, one company taking over another. It’s about preserving the underlying principles of … Continue reading →

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The initial startup team must have a high tolerance for ambiguity

Posted on February 3, 2008 by payne

We’re in the middle of building a team for a venture-funded NewCo, and we’re talking to the usual range of candidates to find the first 10 hires. In addition to the specific skills, we’re also looking for people that can … Continue reading →

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Plan for individual co-investors from the get-go

Posted on February 1, 2008 by payne

If you’re thinking about raising money, you may have some friends that want to co-invest.  Or, you may have a few folks that you want to recruit as investors. A carefully chosen set of individual investors can be really helpful … Continue reading →

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