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Seed Convertible Debt: Thoughts on the Default Conversion Price

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Convertible debt financing structures, with or without equity kickers, are a popular choice for many seed stage entrepreneurs and investors.  (Disclaimer: this blog is about first money in seed investments, and not about the many other situations where convertible debt … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Investment Banks

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

In my previous post, I suggested, in my customary direct manner, that when it comes to finders and their fees, most early stage high-impact entrepreneurs should say no.  I wanted to clarify that my comments in that post are directed … Continue reading →

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It could be worse. You could be Ben Bernanke.

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

It’s fashionable these days to be worried about deflation.  And why not?  Price levels are generally falling (with some awkward exceptions, like gold) and the economy is showing few if any signs of heating up.  Me?  I confess to being … Continue reading →

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Aerospace Valley????

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

I recently had the pleasure of attending one of Wisconsin’s – and the world’s – great events: The Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual AirVenture “fly-in” at Wittman Field in Oshkosh.  This year, for the second year, AirVenture included a program – … Continue reading →

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The Smartphone: (Vacation) Enabling Technology

Posted on July 3, 2010 by

Now that the summer vacation season is upon us, the usual critiques of our increasingly connected society are popping up.  People long for simpler times when going on vacation meant disconnecting from the world of work.  Well I, for one, … Continue reading →

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Global Warming Skeptic: Alternative Energy Enthusiast

Posted on July 1, 2010 by

In an earlier post, I summarized the thinking behind my skepticism about man-made global warming.  Some readers have inferred that my skepticism about global warming means that I am skeptical about the alternative energy business.  Actually, while I am always … Continue reading →

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