Facebook is forthcoming about the challenges of mobile: No revenue currently generated from mobile advertising; unclear how much mobile use could be monetized; failure to solve this puzzle combined with a dramatic shift toward mobile usage could be a serious problem; and they don’t control the iOS and Android platforms. Frankly, if there were one thing that persuaded me not to invest in FB at current valuations, this would be it.
Tag Archive: Palo Alto
Silicon Valley After the Dot-Com Crash: An Insider Perspective
After the last ops and engineering staff were laid off, I remember wandering through the cavernous, deserted NOC, strewn with assorted equipment that was left to be carted off to auction, looking up at the huge projection screens that forlornly flickered “No Signal.” It felt downright post-apocalyptic, with huge diesel generators out back standing ready to provide backup power to a NOC and data center that no longer needed it.
Series Seed and WSGR Term Sheet Generator: “Folks, Don’t Try This At Home”
Only a few days later, I’m needing to break my own “Top 10″ rule and add two more valuable resources, making it an even dozen. For founders who want to get into the nitty-gritty details of venture capital and angel financing documents, there are two online resources from leading Silicon Valley law firms that are well worth your time.
Resources for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs: A Top 10 List
Having recently met with quite a few founders of tech startups, I’ve identified several recurring themes and questions. I thought it would be helpful to pull together a quick list of resources to help new entrepreneurs avoid reinventing the wheel.
25 Years of Social Computing: Game Highlights at Halftime
My goal in publishing Mashtag is to serve as both primary sportscaster and color commentator. As a business lawyer and executive in social media and the broader technology industry, I hope to bring the factual background and analytical tools of the profession to bear to explore some of the most interesting current issues in business, law and public policy.
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