One man's opinion on Venture Capital Basics
Still learning
Submitted by jpark on Mon, 07/19/2010 - 10:20Sometimes, if you're going to do something, do it. And worry about the consequences later.
Right now, I'm looking a the new site, and realizing how sharp a cut it was to do at 11 PM at night. But what's done is done, and with the cut over, a slew of new efforts will be required.
Truth is, this went into hibernation for a while, so while it's a rough way to restart a blog, it is a restart. And should be handled this way.
New Site, soft launch
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/19/2010 - 10:04Changed over to drupal/wordpress from Blogger.
A little more control over what I'm doing over here. We'll see how this integrates with everything else I"ve had over the years. Now to build this out again.
WJF Event last Saturday
Submitted by jpark on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 12:40This was a fun event to attend. I got pulled in as a panelist, but the businesses that had made the finals were not pipedreams. There were groups already up and running, and needing just a little bit more juice.
NYTimes: Building a Green Economy
Submitted by jpark on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 17:58From The New York Times:
Building a Green Economy
How we can afford to tackle climate change.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/11/magazine/11Economy-t.html
I don't always agree with krugman. However, on this element of
building a green economy. I am in agreement.
big water bill coming
Submitted by jpark on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 05:354 different ideas, but all touching on the big problem that water has become in the United States.
More M&A
Submitted by jpark on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 07:35I've seen and heard about a lot of M&A activity since Jan. More noise than in a very long time.
It looks like the Ibankers are keeping busy, but right now, cash is king.
Many valuations are lower than they would have been just 2 cycles ago.
But the good news for investors getting out is that these deals are getting done.
slides for a 10 min presentation
Submitted by jpark on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 07:28I was asked to give advice on what to tell entrepreneurs who are going to be given 10 minutes for a presentation:
Here are some simple thoughts
10 min = 8 slides.
Put the Benefit as the first slide (why does any customer care if this company exists?)
Put the Market as the second slide (is this company worth paying attention to?)
Put the resources being looked for as the second slide (why should the audience be in the room?)
Put the Market as the second slide (is this company worth paying attention to?)
Put the resources being looked for as the second slide (why should the audience be in the room?)
NYTimes: Saving U.S. Water and Sewer Systems Would Be Costly
Submitted by jpark on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 05:05I usually say that by the point where a nytimes article is written
about VC it is already covering well known issues. I'm hoping that's
the case with this water utilities article. It is a major problem. And
one that affects millions in this country. And a problem few see and
few care about.
about VC it is already covering well known issues. I'm hoping that's
the case with this water utilities article. It is a major problem. And
one that affects millions in this country. And a problem few see and
few care about.
The right way of doing things is to have a potable water system
separate from the firefighting system. But that is too radical an idea.
From The New York Times:
TOXIC WATERS: Saving U.S. Water and Sewer Systems Would Be Costly
Waste heat to split hydrogen
Submitted by jpark on Sun, 03/14/2010 - 19:04http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100311131802.htm?sms_ss=digg
using any form of waste energy for productive uses is interesting. Using it to split water makes it more attractive
using any form of waste energy for productive uses is interesting. Using it to split water makes it more attractive
NYTimes: Public Pension Funds Are Adding Risk to Raise Returns
Submitted by jpark on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 05:31No one can get 8% return in todays market without taking on additional risk. There is the mythical risk adjusted rate of return. On one end is the zero risk represented by a T bill. On the other is high risk high return of vc and hedge funds. If an instrument's return gets too high vis a vis the risk, then the price will rise and the return will drop.
Market conditions have reduced the advantage that some pension plans used to enjoy. Now everyone is fighting for the same return. No such thing as a free lunch. With enough invesments in highly risky deals some will go to zero.
