This discussion of venture capital investment decision factors is based on conversations with authorities: Jon Bayless, managing general partner at Sevin Rosen Funds; Dana Callow, general partner at Boston Millennia Partners; Mark Gorenberg, partner at Hummer Winblad Venture Partners; Randy Tom, general partner at Dynasty Capital Services; and Nora Zietz, partner at New Venture Associates.
Brothers Scott and Doug Dunlop were committed to doing their part to save the environment by developing a non-petroleum-based fuel that would release up to 40% less hydrocarbon emissions than traditional fuel.
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Outside financing can help your company grow, but you may have to give up some control. How do you match the right investors to your needs? This Quick-Read shows you how to find the "smart" money.
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Having too much cash on hand hardly seems like a problem. But unless you know how to evaluate the portfolio of possible projects, you may choose poorly.
Surprised by a cash crunch, CEO calls on suppliers for help, tightens credit, spreads risk — and doubles sales.
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