October 29, 2009

Oblong on Bloomberg Innovators

Bloomberg TV is running a show called Bloomberg Innovators.  One of our portfolio companies – Oblong – is the focus of the first episode that airs this Friday (10/30) on ...
3 Comments » | Posted in: Foundry Group Investments, Technology | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
October 22, 2009

Oppose Bailouts for Venture Capital Investors

As the Obama administration starts to talk about propping up small businesses with the next phase of the bailout, I’ve begun hearing noise from some venture capitalists and angel investors ...
1 Comment » | Posted in: Frustrations, Policy, Venture Capital | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
October 21, 2009

Colorado University New Venture Challenge Gaining Momentum

The 2nd annual CU Venture Challenge is upon us.  If you have a CU identification card, have a great idea and want free mentorship and potential funding if you win, ...
2 Comments » | Posted in: Education, Entrepreneurship | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
October 20, 2009

Can Cold Calling a Venture Capitalist Lead to Investment?

Yes. In fact today, we announced our latest investment.  The company is called Organic Motion and they reached out to us having absolutely no connections to our group. We met the company ...
2 Comments » | Posted in: Foundry Group Investments | Posted by: Jason Mendelson

Should We Be Creating New Musical Instruments?

Every once in a while I get sent a link of a “new” music instrument that will “revolutionize” the music world. And every time I have the same reaction:  So what? Check ...
12 Comments » | Posted in: Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
October 19, 2009

TechStars TV Bloopers

As with any good series, there are always good outtakes.  The TechStars Founders video series is no exception, either.  And yes, I do look like an idiot.  Check it out.  ...
No Comments » | Posted in: Just For Fun, TechStars | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
October 14, 2009

Next Big Sound is Hiring

Our latest investment, Next Big Sound is hiring.  Here is he scoop: Software Engineer – Products Interested in creating great products and tools for the music industry? We are seeking an experienced ...
No Comments » | Posted in: Foundry Group Investments, Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
October 8, 2009

Just When You Thought It Was Safe for Venture Capital Regulation…

Last week, venture capitalists perked up when reform out of the House of representatives carved out VCs falling under the tight scrutiny that private equity and hedge funds are soon ...
3 Comments » | Posted in: NVCA, Policy, Venture Capital | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
October 7, 2009

How To Wind Down Your Company – New Series

Of the most popular posts that Brad and I have created are our series on Term Sheets, Compensation, and Mergers and Acquisitions.  One of the subjects that we’ve wanted to ...
No Comments » | Posted in: Company Running, Venture Capital, Wind Downs | Posted by: Jason Mendelson