Monthly Archives: December 2006

Speaking at Provo Labs Academy on Tuesday

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Brock Blake

Paul has asked me to speak next week at the Provo Labs Academy for entrepreneurs. I’m going to chat briefly about “Becoming Angel Ready.” If you are a member of PLA (or are planning to come on Tuesday), I’d be … Continue reading →

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Local Blogs that I like to Read

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Brock Blake

I wish I had more time to read blogs.  Some people don’t get the point of reading blogs and may think that it is a waste of time; I, on the other hand, love the learning opportunity it provides.  I … Continue reading →

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Bill Reichert gives tips on Pitching + SpeedPitching Recap

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Brock Blake

Bill Reichert, one of the partners at Garage Technology Ventures (yes, partners with Guy Kawasaki) has written a very good article on “Pitching to Investors.”  Not only does he talk about the content that you should include in your slide, … Continue reading →

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#6 — Sustainable Competitive Advantage

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Brock Blake

There are 2 things that investors always want to know when looking at your company: Who are your competitors? What are your competitive advantages? Of course, every company has competitors.  Don’t be a naive entrepreneur by stating that you don’t … Continue reading →

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Launch Magazine: What do you want to see?

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Brock Blake

Grow Utah Ventures, with partnership of Lumin Publishing, has recently released a new Entrepreneurial eMagazine called LAUNCH.  This is a magazine for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs.  Our team at FundingUniverse will have the opportunity to participate on the editorial board to … Continue reading →

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FundingUniverse: We’re hiring!

Posted on December 19, 2006 by Brock Blake

We’re looking to add a couple of sales ninjas to the FundingUniverse team. Jeff has more info on his blog.   Check it out.

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#5 — Surround Yourself with Experience & Expertise

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Brock Blake

Another way to show you can execute is to surround yourself with talent.   If an experienced professional steps up to join your management team or advisory board, it communicates to investors that you are building something valuable. It is also … Continue reading →

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#4 — Trailing Revenues

Posted on December 4, 2006 by Brock Blake

One of the most compelling parts of your fundraising pitch will be to show you have generated substantial revenues.  Investors want to determine if the “dog will eat the dog food.”  In other words, will customers buy this product at … Continue reading →

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Young VCs?

Posted on December 2, 2006 by Brock Blake

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to participate in the semi-annual Weber State University Entrepreneurs Association advisory board meeting. Though the association is still in its infancy, I’m anxious to see what comes out of this small group of very motivated … Continue reading →

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