Gary BenittPost-mortem on Board Meetings — Random MusingsA couple of weeks ago I received a question from a founder that I had backed. He had read Fred Wilson’s post on Striking the Right Balance…Aug 14, 2019Aug 14, 2019
Gary BenittChatting with Howard LindzonMy partner at Social Leverage, Howard Lindzon invited me to his #Lindzanity podcast to have a chat. Howard has a quick write up of it on…May 14, 2019May 14, 2019
Gary BenittBooks on tape & `Red Notice`I’m headed to Georgia next month. It’s my dad’s 70th birthday and he’s invited his friends to join him in his birthplace. I’m looking…Apr 19, 2019Apr 19, 2019
Gary Benitt’Tis the K1 SeasonOver the past 5 years or so, as an “angel” investor, I’ve had the opportunity to put my money to work in early stage tech companies…Sep 14, 2016Sep 14, 2016
Gary BenittHiring Your First SalespersonBringing on the first sales hire has recently become a popular topic amongst several of our portfolio company CEOs. For SaaS companies, the…Jun 7, 2016Jun 7, 2016
Gary BenittMy Home ScreenInspired by M.G. Siegler’s home screen post, I took a look at my iPhone home screen. And the disappointment of clear and apparent…Jan 12, 2016Jan 12, 2016
Gary BenittIt’s that time of year..For most of my adult life, I’ve played the game of making New Years resolutions — mostly around eating less and exercising more. And for…Jan 2, 2016Jan 2, 2016
Gary BenittPrice Optimization & BeyondIn many businesses, pricing strategy can make or break the company and brand. Price too low and you’re viewed as cheap option not worthy of…Jun 17, 20151Jun 17, 20151
Gary BenittOur Investment in LiveStoriesWe were first introduced to Adnan Mahmud and the LiveStories team through TechStars Seattle. Tom, Howard and I each had spent some time…Apr 22, 2015Apr 22, 2015
Gary BenittWhy I Partnered with Social LeverageIn follow up to “The Move from Entrepreneur to VC”, some of the things that made Social Leverage the right place for me.Jan 15, 2015Jan 15, 2015