Here’s a ProTip for anyone sending their pitch to an investor by email. Use attachments instead of download links. Why? Because many investors are busy and often only get to “catch up on email” on planes. And planes usually have no connectivity. Additionally, with attachments, we don’t have to wait for downloads. It takes me …
I’ve used a technique that I call the “easy out” for some time. It’s handy when you’re selling someone something and they’re are ignoring you. It could be an investor you’re trying to close, or a customer that you’re trying to sell something to. Once you’ve tried several emails with no response, I always recommend …
Google has put out a call that looks like this: Google is planning to launch an experiment that we hope will make Internet access better and faster for everyone. We plan to test ultra-high speed broadband networks in one or more trial locations across the country. Our networks will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 …
CU Denver’s Bard Center is hosting their 10th annual business plan competition on June 10th, and it’s open to all early stage Colorado based companies which have not yet received significant Angel or Venture Capital funding. Orientation for the 10th Annual Bard Center for Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition is coming up on March 11, 2010 …
Bill Flagg is organizing and hosting Bootstrap Loving Angels on April 7th. This is a special angel funding event for bootstrap oriented companies looking for a small amount of growth capital. It’s very informal, so if you meet the criteria below, I’d encourage you to apply to attend. I’m going to be writing more soon …
KGNU is having a Beers with Brad (Feld) event, a benefit for KGNU at the Twisted Pine brewery (in the brewery itself, not the tasting room!) on Feb. 18th – 6-8 pm. It’s the first BWB event in Boulder in a very long time. If you like beer, and you like Brad, you should …