Susan Benjamin:
This is an excellent programme for startups who face so many challenges and limited budgets
Matt Robinson:
Excellent Day, Interesting Anecdotes, Energetic Delivery
John Hynes:
It’s nice to hear from a man who has done the walk and is able to talk the talk
Clare Brynley-Jones:
Great day – great setting, really interesting and reassuring
Ross Wallin, Pitcher and Piano:
Great Venue, charismatic presenter and good time slots
Phillip Gibbs, Synergy Linx Ltd:
Doug Richard is great, open and has a great sense of humour. Phil Wilkinson was a very valuable addition
Vanessa Knight, 100 Percent Art:
Brilliant, loved the interactive approach with audience to give real on-the-spot examples
Joanna Anthony:
A positive day which I can highly recommend to others
The School for Startups team would like to introduce Mykel Sprinkles, Entrepreneur Chair for the VCIC 2010, announcing a wonderful opportunity for businesses out there looking to grow and become successful:
Wednesday 27 January 2010
AdsPad entrepreneurs present innovative marketing/advertising solution for Universities.
Monday 4 January 2010
When Angel Networks are actually providing a corporate finance function they should be able to show their past funding success. If the cannot, one should be suspicious. If they insist on charging for investment readiness training beforehand then they should un-tie that obligation from presenting.
Friday 30 October 2009
Not all angel investors are created equal. Some are real, some are actually corporate finance houses and should be judged on their track record and some are snake oil salesmen who are taking your money for no good reason. You need to be able to tell them apart.
Tuesday 27 October 2009
Small businesses do not benefit from the government schemes like the Enterprise Finance Scheme because the banks subvert the schemes to reduce their own risk rather than extending the scope of lending. The incoming government should beware.
Monday 26 October 2009
In Part 1 of our Living without Capital series I explore how startup companies should focus on creating a small feature set that is completely integrated with the world. Marketing is woven into the code. API’s real or metaphorical should be part of version 1. It’s more important to do a few things well and interoperable with the rest of the world than it is so do alot…
Thursday 22 October 2009
Doug Richard’s School for Startups, working together with O2, will be delivering “Find, Pitch & Close: The Art of Securing Investment” at the Royal Institution on 18 November. Registration open now at www.schoolforstartups.co.uk.
Saturday 10 October 2009