I’m always on the look out for helpful advice on parenting. So, when Rob Kornblum told me he was writing about the topic, I was really excited. He is an Internet entrepreneur and a former venture capitalist. Rob has a blog called StartLaunchGrow and is about to publish a book, “It’s Never Too Late,” which is about
Author: Jo Tango
Our Night Out
Last night, my wife and I went to a fun holiday party. We go each year. It is one of my favorite social events. There were ice sculptures on each table, massive bars made of ice, beautiful candles, tons of great food, and a DJ. There was a cool snow machine, and upon leaving the
My Version of Paradise
The Boston area suddenly has transitioned to the winter holiday season. This Saturday, the store parking lots are jammed, as people prepare for Christmas and Hanukkah. Many cars have Christmas trees lashed on top. There’s been some snow, and walkways at times have patches of black ice. Outside, there’s a near-constant smell of smoke from invisible
#TBT: David Miller and ‘The Little Prince’
As I was readying to leave the house this morning, I spotted a book, a copy of The Little Prince. Some members of our family recently saw a play based on the book, and one of them must be reading the text for fun. I picked up the book and opened it. I saw this:
When Your VC Financing Is a ‘Busted Auction’
Auctions are curious things. Moreover, the mere perception of being in an auction is more than enough to inject fear into a discussion. I’m writing this because of two things. First, I connected recently with another VC, who commented that his firm was about to invest in its first [insert here name of famous incubator] company.
Why Your Revenue Plan Matters
You revenue plan really matters. It means you can establish independence from your VCs. I write this because one of our very young portfolio companies is about to achieve a major milestone: it will beat its revenue plan for the year. The numbers are small, but to our group at Kepha, that is a major