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Understanding Changes in the Software & Venture Capital Industries

In this three-part series I will explore the ways that the Venture Capital industry has changed over the past 5 years that I would argue are a direct result of changes in the software industry, not the other way around.

Posted in Tech Market Analysis, VC Industry 36 Comments ↓

On Bubbles … And Why We’ll Be Just Fine

This post originally ran on TechCrunch. I recently spoke at the Founder Showcase at the request of Adeo Ressi.  I asked what the audience most needed to hear. He said, “They need an unbiased view of the fund raising environment

Posted in Raising Venture Capital, Tech Market Analysis, VC Industry 32 Comments ↓

What to do When a Tech Giant Decides to Eat Your Lunch

An edited version of this post originally ran on TechCrunch. This version has some additional details on a portfolio company I’ve invested in, which are disclosed below. WWDC. The annual Apple event where no real hints about what products they

Posted in Startup Advice, Tech Market Analysis 38 Comments ↓

Why Twitter Favorites Aren’t Really Your Favorite Tweets

Twitter is an ephemeral service. It’s what I love about Twitter. When I’m in the mood to consume what my world is telling me right now I can “tune in” to Twitter and digest the rapid stream. I don’t really

Posted in Tech Market Analysis 102 Comments ↓

A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

This article originally ran on TechCrunch.  I’m in Seattle this week. People keep asking me if I’ve “seen anything interesting.” Of course I have. I’m an entrepreneur at heart so I’m always inspired when I hear stories about innovation. I

Posted in Startup Advice, Tech Market Analysis 30 Comments ↓

Mark Suster is a 2x entrepreneur who has gone to the Dark Side of VC. He joined GRP Partners in 2007 as a General Partner after selling his company to Salesforce.com. He focuses on early-stage technology companies. Read more about Mark.

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