Archive for the ‘Investment and funding’ Category

The new [ad]Ventures of Google

Posted on April 2nd, 2009 by Darren
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Just last week Fortune ran an article called “The Axman comes to Google”. The tone of the article? Well, commenting on the impact of the relatively-new CFO Patrick Pichette… Since he started as CFO on Aug. 1, Google has shut down numerous projects, facilities, and perks Enough said. When I read it, I honestly thought [...]

How to split equity in a new business – an innovative approach

Posted on March 20th, 2009 by Darren
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If you’ve been wondering how to split the equity in your new venture, here’s a great option worth considering – a flexible shareholding that changes over time to take changing circumstances and contributions into account. I picked up on this from Paul Jacobson, who wrote about an innovative approach to equity in a new business [...]

Awesome models wanted

Posted on March 18th, 2009 by Darren
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Business models, that is. Have you noticed how many “successful” online businesses seem to struggle to become real [profitable] businesses? It really amazes and amuses me, so here are some of my thoughts on the online business model [revenue model] problem. Facebook and Twitter – a case study in how not to make money online [...]

The case of the missing startups

Posted on January 28th, 2009 by Darren
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Vincent Maher generated a great debate late last week with his question “Where are all the South African social media millionaires?“. Vinny Lingham then responded with some of his reasons why the SA startup scene has not yet taken off. The question Vincent asked in his article that hits on the main issue [and I [...]