How an early stage round happensFirst, it is time-consuming. There is no way around this. Second, there is a tried-and-true process that will get your round closed as…Sep 7, 2018Sep 7, 2018
Raising money in Birmingham, AlabamaI’ve been the CFO in several software companies that have all raised money. I am also an active angel investor in B2B SaaS companies. Both…Jul 10, 2018Jul 10, 2018
The Truth About Growing a Software CompanyThis is a short post because it is brutally honest. Years ago, a friend asked me to share some thoughts about what it takes to grow a…Dec 5, 2017Dec 5, 2017
Real life with decentralized trust networksIt’s been over a month since I last wrote an article on digital currencies and decentralized trust networks. A lot has happened in that…Sep 9, 2017Sep 9, 2017
It’s not about the money. Ok, it’s about the money.Decentralized trust networks are the core of the thing we are talking about when we discuss Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies…Jul 21, 2017Jul 21, 2017
Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, …wait, what?Several friends have asked me about Bitcoin, blockchain, and so on. I’ve sent them articles, given long-winded explanations over coffee…Jul 13, 2017Jul 13, 2017
Adventures in Buying a SaaS BusinessSometimes when things go well, you may not realize what could have gone wrong. This is why you hear that you can learn more from failure…May 2, 2017May 2, 2017
Angel Investing Lessons from a MentorI like to learn, especially when it can be done cheaply. There is nothing cheaper but yet so valuable in angel investing as having good…May 1, 2016May 1, 2016
How do you say “I care” in Spanish?“¡Hola! ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle?” I slightly panic and concentrate on taking a measured breath before I speak. “I can do this”, I say to…Feb 2, 2016Feb 2, 2016