Archives / January, 2013

January 20, 2013

It’s the Hours, not the Rate – Why Most People Focus on the Wrong Thing When Choosing a Lawyer

Given my background as a recovering lawyer, I’m often asked by portfolio companies, friends, other VCs, etc. for attorney referrals. I don’t get asked too often on routine matters, but the really important “bet the company” stuff where counsel selection is critical. Fortunately, I’ve had the pleasure to work with a lot of good folks…

January 6, 2013

Startup Summer! Find your great summer internship here!

Of all the projects Startup Colorado initiated in its first year, one of the most successful was Startup Summer, a summer internship program that combined a ten-week internship at a Denver/Boulder startup with a series of evening events focused on teaching the student-participants the fundamentals of entrepreneurism. Last year 18 students worked with 14 companies…