March 8, 2010

Come to the Colorado New Venture Challenge Finals

The CU New Venture Challenge finals are this Friday, 3/12 beginning at 2pm in ATLAS 100 on the CU-Boulder Campus and are open to the public. Don’t miss the watching ...
No Comments » | Posted in: Education, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
March 3, 2010

NVCA Argues Against Parts of the “Restoring American Financial Sustainability Act”

Today, I received notice that the NVCA has formally rejected two parts of this lengthy-titled bill.  (You just have to love the names they put on these bills).  Don’t let ...
6 Comments » | Posted in: Entrepreneurship, Financings, Frustrations, Policy | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
February 24, 2010

Denver-based Online Education Startup Looking for VP of Engineering

If you are looking for a new opportunity, a new (but stealth) startup is looking for help.  I’ve promised not to “out’ the company, so if you re interested, email: ...
1 Comment » | Posted in: Entrepreneurship | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
February 11, 2010

Microsoft Does The Right Thing.

Yesterday I posted about Young Startup Ventures trying to rip off Boston-based entrepreneurs. Today, I’m pleased to report that after hearing of the pay-to-pitch requirements of Young Startup Ventures, Microsoft has ...
20 Comments » | Posted in: Entrepreneurship, Financings, Venture Capital | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
January 26, 2010

Has Governor Ritter Lost His Mind?

Apparently, the answer is yes, if reports are true that he is trying to fast track a bill that would create a special new tax for Colorado-based software companies. End result?  ...
4 Comments » | Posted in: Entrepreneurship, Policy | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
January 7, 2010

How To Build A Company – Live Presentation

On January 13th, I’m giving a presentation at the University of Colorado entitled “How to Build a Company.” For information and registration, go here. This the kickoff of a number of talks ...
3 Comments » | Posted in: Education, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
November 2, 2009

Community Office Hours Coming Up

I have another set of open office hours coming up – this Thursday, November 5th.  If you are interested in getting together, you can sign up here.  The TechStars bunker ...
4 Comments » | Posted in: Education, Entrepreneurship, General, 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
September 30, 2009

Startup Visa Momentum

As part of my recent open letter to the President on innovation, one of the topics that I wrote about was that of creating a special type of visa to ...
1 Comment » | Posted in: Entrepreneurship, Law | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
September 29, 2009

Nominate Your Favorite Woman Entrepreneur

Entries are now open for the First Annual Leading Lady Awards ceremony and luncheon, celebrating Colorado women entrepreneurs and their contribution to the local economy, presented Nov. 5 by Ladies ...
2 Comments » | Posted in: Entrepreneurship | Posted by: Jason Mendelson

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