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Comment on The Right Time To Raise Money At A Startup by kevin steineman

kevin steineman — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:57:28 +0000

Hey Dave,

I’m a co-founder of a software start-up here in the SF Bay Area. I’m in the process of completing my “Pitch Deck”, Executive summary, and.. a Pre-viz video. It appears that what you’re suggesting is despite not having those completed (yet) I should be tapping into and using my resourceful network as it is available to me NOW. So when the time comes I will have already established the relationship?

I’ve been told in the past as a “standard rule” that before any Angles or VC’s decide to become a capital partner they want to see a Beta Product, amongst some of the other aforementioned things. What would you suggest I ask my network to help me with as I’m working to complete those things? I mean, obviously I wouldn’t want to scare them away by coming at them with $ signs in my eyes.

Thanks for the insight. I found this insightful.

-Kevin Steineman

Comment on Kellblog: The Final Post by A Sharma

A Sharma — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:57:44 +0000

Please keep writing. If not, please keep writing less frequently. If not, please don’t delete this.

Comment on Kellblog: The Final Post by Jevon (@jevon)

Jevon (@jevon) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:36:03 +0000

A big loss for all of us Dave.

If you take posts down however, you really are violating some of the most ancient laws of blogging! Consider keeping the content available.

Comment on Kellblog: The Final Post by Kellogg Fan

Kellogg Fan — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:15:11 +0000

Dave: Please don’t do this. I am sure you always think hard and take decisive decisions but in this please hear your regular readers out. Correspondents and commentators have their sources too! They don’t write everything. They write what will educate the readers while also protecting their cause\sources. I am thinking you don’t like such boundaries. You want to do it as freely as you have done so far or not do it at all. That is classic Dave right there. Well fair enough! how about this… Why don’t you continue to write and release the blog with a delay of say 12 months? 24 months? whatever you think would be appropriate. Your thoughts and instincts are way too precious for your readers to miss. Please keep writing. As for publishing, we are willing to wait! Whatever you do, please don’t stop writing!

Comment on Kellblog: The Final Post by Suzanne Hoffman (@RevenueMaven)

Suzanne Hoffman (@RevenueMaven) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:28:35 +0000

Dave: I am shocked. My fave Blog is no longer. What will I do for serious entertainment and your wry sense of the market? Keep the favorites and let us dwell on your excellent insight for eternity…

Suzanne

Comment on Kellblog: The Final Post by Nick Patience

Nick Patience — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:19:12 +0000

There’s a lot of wisdom contained herein Dave, so while I’m sad to see you stop, I’d ask you to keep the existing posts available as your blog has always been something of an oasis of wisdom amid a whole lot of nonsense out there.

Thanks,
Nick

Comment on Kellblog: The Final Post by cparente

cparente — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:26:36 +0000

I’m sorry to read this announcement. I’ve been a fan since back when you’d take Convera (remember them?) to task in your former role. They were a client at the time, but I respected your views and how you expressed them.

I see your point about more possible conflicts in an operational role, but that has a simple fix. Simply never discuss anything you learn in confidence. Done. Also echo former commenter that it seems strange that Salesforce, having purchased Radian6 and making a big socmed push, wouldn’t want their executives leading by example. That’s what you’ve done for years now.

Best wishes in the future.

Comment on Kellblog: The Final Post by kelly

kelly — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:10:18 +0000

will look for you in the nano-blogging world, dave. its pretty clear flutter is the next big thing: http://youtu.be/BeLZCy-_m3s

Comment on Kellblog: The Final Post by Nick Kellet (@NickKellet)

Nick Kellet (@NickKellet) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:09:34 +0000

I’m with Timo – Why delete anything.

I swing by periodically. I’d get reminded of my BOBJ meetings and the fun off-sites. I’d get my DK boost and leave!

eg Your penultimate post was a shot in the arm for me on my new gigg at List.ly- The Marketing Expertise Shift. I’m doing it, but you bring a focus.

You have a way of curating the world that brings clarity and perspective. I think that’s the word for you “Curator” – You are about the best “Curator” I’ve had the pleasure of working with. You curate as curation should be done.

I’m sure it makes so much sense to me as I’ve seen your content emerge. I’ve seen you gather and filter. I’ve seen the end result. It’s a rare talent.

I’m sure it’s a time suck and negative ROI. I’m sure you will still share fresh insight on directions and trends.

You know I’m a big fan. A Kellboy!

Comment on Kellblog: The Final Post by ScottD

ScottD — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:15:32 +0000

It’s been a great run, Dave. Thanks for all of your insights.