The Valley DudeGross Margin Matters: Why tech isn’t necessarily “Tech”In every market frenzy, investors lose touch with basic valuation principles. During the Dutch Tulip Craze in the 1600s, a prized tulip…Nov 2, 2016Nov 2, 2016
The Valley DudePublic Tech Companies: Stock-based Compensation and the Great Laundering of MoneyWhile the minutiae of accounting is of little interest to most in the tech world (myself included), stock-based compensation (SBC) has…Oct 28, 2016Oct 28, 2016
The Valley DudeThe Valley Conundrum: Supporting diversity yet rejecting outsidersDon’t get me wrong, I love Silicon Valley. I’ve been employed by major tech companies, been involved with numerous startups, and presently…Sep 29, 2016Sep 29, 2016
The Valley DudeCold Emails to Venture CapitalistsSo you want to get a meeting with a top VC in Silicon Valley? If you don’t have a strong network, chances are it’s going to be an uphill…Sep 29, 2016Sep 29, 2016