August 31, 2009

The End of Software Patents?

One can only hope.  I think it’s optimistic thinking on my part that software patents will one day go away, but until then I can enjoy a GREAT article from ...
1 Comment » | Posted in: Patents / IP | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
August 30, 2009

Community Hours

When I first moved here 3 years ago, I started the Boulder Open Coffee Club to meet new people and take the occasional “random meeting.” What I’ve found, however is that ...
1 Comment » | Posted in: General, Venture Capital | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
August 13, 2009

When A Down Round Isn’t So Bad (Unless you are a VC)

All of us in the startup eco-system hear about the “evil” down round or “cramdown” financings that happen.  These days, the noise level around this financing dynamic is increasing, not ...
4 Comments » | Posted in: Financings, Venture Capital | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
August 7, 2009

How to Run a Great Board Meeting

Today, I steal from my partner Brad.  He has a great post on how to run a great board meeting.  Should be required reading in my opinion.
2 Comments » | Posted in: Venture Capital | Posted by: Jason Mendelson