I'm an optimistic person, and I tend to bury my cynicism in what I read and the movies I watch. My optimism holds that the good guys eventually come out on top. — Brad Feld Copy Share Image
As a teenager, my dad taught me about the idea of unintended consequences, and I've had the experience, and how to deal with it,… — Brad Feld Copy Share Image
“There are only a few key things most VCs look at to understand and get excited about a deal: the problem you are solving, the size of the opportunity, the strength of the team, the level of competition or competitive advantage that you have, your plan of attack, and current status. Summary financials, use of proceeds, and milestones are also… — Brad Feld Copy Share
Over the years, I've been involved in many business crises. I qualify this, since my crises have never involved life and death or the… — Brad Feld Copy Share Image
Once a quarter, Amy and I go off the grid and totally disconnect. It's totally doable and it will change your life. — Brad Feld Copy Share Image
Startups are transforming our society. Over the past 100 years, we've gone from an industrial era, where a hierarchical structure dominated business and society,… — Brad Feld Copy Share Image
Kauffman Fellows is not necessarily for people just entering the venture industry but for experienced VCs looking to accelerate their growth. The program is… — Brad Feld Copy Share Image
If you aren't going to make your revenue plan, it's unlikely you'll make your EBITDA or Net Income plan. You don't even have to… — Brad Feld Copy Share Image
It’s not about having a Silicon Valley attitude—it’s about having an entrepreneurial attitude. It’s about partnering with other organizations in and around your area. It’s about thinking big with entrepreneurs that sit next to you in your coworking space. It’s about collaborating with tech gurus, social media wizards and community leaders at cool business events. It’s the people that make… — Brad Feld Copy Share
In my world, historical revenue is the least interesting thing to consider in an acquisition strategy. The goal is to acquire technology that is… — Brad Feld Copy Share Image
