November 2009

Getting to know the VC world: Part I

Submitted by Ashkan on Mon, 11/30/2009 - 2:29am

This is Part I of a variety of different entries that I, Ashkan Afkhami, will be writing about in regards to terms, processes, and insight you should know as an Entrepreneur based on my experience working at the Venture Capital firm, Hercules Technology Growth Capital.
 
This week, I will give a general overview of how Venture Capital firms function:

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GreenhornTV Episode 4: Startup Weekend

Submitted by Jason Evanish on Sun, 11/29/2009 - 11:39pm

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and had a chance to recharge a bit, because this is going to be another awesome week for all you entrepreneurs out there.  There are quite a few opportunities on Wednesday and Thursday as well as a huge event this weekend: Startup Weekend Boston.

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Ben Hron: Five signs it’s time to get your business organized

Submitted by Jason Evanish on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 8:31am

All entrepreneurs face the question: “when should I form a company?” Transitioning from partners in an informal collaboration to co-owners of an actual business may seem like a big step, but it is a necessary one that every successful startup eventually must take. Forming a corporation or limited liability company not only protects founders by limiting personal liability for activities related to the business, it also defines the rights of founders relative to each other and to the business, which is important in case there is ever a falling-out amo

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Who Are the Young Entrepreneurs To Watch?

Submitted by Jason Evanish on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 7:08pm

Earlier today, young entrepreneur Fan Bi wrote in his blog about 8 Young Entrepreneurs he thinks are worth watching.  I'm honored to be one of them, but it got me thinking: who Else should we watch?  

GreenhornTV Episode 3: Thanksgiving Week & Networking Tips

Submitted by Jason Evanish on Sun, 11/22/2009 - 8:50pm

It’s Thanksgiving week, so it’s a short list of events this week for all you entrepreneurs out there. To fill the void, we’re covering not only this weeks handful of events, but covering the “Best of the Rest of 2009″ in our Upcoming Events segment as well as giving a few networking tips for when you’re out there.

Check out the notes below to see all that’s going on and follow the links for registration information and more.

GreenhornTV: Episode 3

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Vilna Shul Fireside Chat: Founders and CEOs Lessons Learned

Submitted by Jason Evanish on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 5:39pm

Last night, the Vilna Shul hosted an amazing "fireside chat" on being a founder and entrepreneur. HBS Associate Professor Noam Wasserman led a panel discussion with a trio of renowned local entrepreneurs: Brian Halligan, (Founder and CEO of Hubspot), Pito Salas, (Co-Founder and CTO of eRoom, Founder of BlogBridge and inventor of the pivot table), and Leah Busque, (Founder and CEO of RunMyErrand). There were so many amazing insights that I think the only way to cover all of it is to just list the questions and best responses:
 

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5 Reasons Why YOU Should Blog About Events You Attend

Submitted by Jason Evanish on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 2:33pm

 Pen and Paper by Kristian D @ Flickr
 
Question: What's something that's easy to do, provides great benefits for you and is interesting to other people?  
 
Answer:  Blogging about events you attend.
 
 
  
Here's 5 Reasons Why You Should Blog About Events You Attend
 

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Devin Cole: What the City can do for Entrepreneurs

Submitted by Jason Evanish on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 1:48pm

As manager of Boston Young Entrepreneurs and its parent organization ONEin3 Boston, I am tasked with matching young people with needs to organizations with the resources to address those needs. Often, and particularly in the entrepreneurial world, those resources hide in plain sight.
 
There are at least two things going on here:

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The Revolution is Now

Submitted by Jason Evanish on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 1:42am

Reports of the demise of entrepreneurship in Boston have been greatly exaggerated; it’s actually a great time to be an entrepreneur of any age in Boston. Boston has had to reinvent itself 9 times in its history and is likely in the process of a 10th renaissance. So much is changing for the better right before our eyes: