As discussed in my recent post about a TiE event on Chicago start ups, there are many factors to consider when taking in funding and employees. Don Dodge discussed in great detail Paul Graham’s The Equity Equation post. So I’d like to ask the blogosphere, “How does one judge this inflection point of being better [...]
How Much Equity For Your Venture Capital Funding and Employees?
by David Dalka on August 11, 2007 in Entrepreneurship, Recruiting, Venture Capital
TiE Chicago Chapter Start Up Stories
by David Dalka on August 10, 2007 in Chicago, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital
Moderator: Jai Shekhawat, CEO of Fieldglass Alan Warms, former CEO of Participate and now Publisher of Real Politics (Buzztracker) Matt Moog, CEO of Viewpoints James Malackowski, CEO of Ocean Tomo First up is Alan, founder of Buzztracker. Was part of Freeloader, eShare, Participate Systems, Realclearpolitics.com and now Buzztracker. The opportunity is to build the custom [...]
Matt McCall Gives Venture Capital Investing Tips at Barcamp Chicago
by David Dalka on June 25, 2007 in Chicago, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital
As I’ve gotten to know Matt McCall more, I begin to appreciate his approach. He doesn’t fit the preconceived mold that many would think of when they picture the typical venture capitalist. He’s more of the “people’s VC”. He understands that he uncovers unique future management team talent, investment ideas and can contribute to the [...]
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David Dalka is a digital business strategy professional experienced in realigning organizations to capture customer demand while improving margins. David is a business keynote speaker providing customized business strategy services and corporate executive retreats. David has been cited in the following business publications