May 18, 2009

Preparing For A First Meeting With Me

Brad has a GREAT post today on preparing for a first meeting with him.  All I can say is "what he said."  If you are meeting with me / trying ...
No Comments » | Posted in: Frustrations, Venture Capital | Posted by: Jason Mendelson

Fundraising Effort for Growe Foundation

Despite these challenging economic times, it’s still a feel-good thing to know that you are helping out a good cause.  In that vein, I’m supporting the Growe Foundation and would ...
No Comments » | Posted in: Education | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
May 16, 2009

Denver Art Museum – Psychedelic Experience

I took a trip to Denver to see the Psychedelic Experience at the Denver Art Museum.  It did not disappoint.  In fact, it exceeded expectations. What was billed as a "poster ...
2 Comments » | Posted in: Just For Fun | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
May 13, 2009

Big News From App-X

Last year, one of the TechStars companies that I mentored was App-X.  They are a great team developing great products for private equity firms and their investors. They’ve done a ...
No Comments » | Posted in: TechStars, Venture Capital | Posted by: Jason Mendelson

David Cohen Announces New Seed Fund

Today is a good day for entrepreneurs seeking seed funding for their venture, because David has announced the creation of his new seed fund. I’ve gotten to know David through my ...
No Comments » | Posted in: TechStars, Venture Capital | Posted by: Jason Mendelson

Your Own Cloud Storage Drive

And no, it’s not some $500 device, rather the smart folks Cloud Engines have created a neat little $99 device that you can plug any storage drive into and "boom" ...
No Comments » | Posted in: Foundry Group Investments | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
May 12, 2009

Our Latest Investment – Medialets

As reported by TechCrunch today, we’ve announced today our investment in Medialets – a company that sits right at the intersection of new advertising technologies and our glue theme. Based ...
No Comments » | Posted in: Foundry Group Investments, Venture Capital | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
May 11, 2009

Facebook’s Double Standard

The title isn’t as provocative as Michael Arrington’s "Jew Haters Welcome at Facebook, As Long As They Aren’t Lactating" but it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t piss me off.  (Read ...
No Comments » | Posted in: Frustrations | Posted by: Jason Mendelson

Quick Ways To Get Fired as a Lawyer

You are a lawyer.  You represent a hot start up that is venture backed.  One day the CEO comes to you – out of the blue – and says “you’re ...
19 Comments » | Posted in: Frustrations, Law | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
May 6, 2009

If You Are into Human Beat Boxes…

And now for something completely different.  Perhaps the best flute and beat box combo that I’ve ever seen.  The fact that it’s inside the Google lounge makes it even more ...
5 Comments » | Posted in: Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson

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