Patrick MathiesonForecasting Enterprise Sales with the Banana Chart (with sample template)The Banana Chart is a tool for determining as early as possible whether you should responsibly call a “Miss” on the quarter.Jul 16, 20191Jul 16, 20191
Patrick MathiesonDo when doing is cheap. Stop when it’s expensive.Last week Leo published a great article about Startup Cargo Cults. Here’s a snippet:Oct 3, 2016Oct 3, 2016
Patrick MathiesoninToba Capital BlogThe Acqui-Fundraise Hybrid RoundIn this blog post, I’d like to briefly cover an interesting deal structure that I’ve run across lately. I haven’t been investing long…Aug 30, 20166Aug 30, 20166
Patrick MathiesonTiming, Options, & Opportunity Costs(this should be a very short essay.)Aug 18, 20162Aug 18, 20162
Patrick MathiesonWho do you want to be?A few years ago, I heard the following piece of career advice, though I can’t remember who said it or where I first read it:Dec 21, 2015Dec 21, 2015
Patrick MathiesoninToba Capital BlogHow to Cold-Pitch a VC over E-mail (and Actually Get a Response)A lot of people will tell you that the best way to engage with venture capitalists is by getting a warm introduction to one of the…Mar 10, 20154Mar 10, 20154
Patrick MathiesoninToba Capital BlogSurviving Your First Phone Screen with a VC FirmHere’s a very common situation you’ve likely witnessed while fundraising…Jan 29, 2015Jan 29, 2015
Patrick MathiesoninToba Capital BlogTame Your Sales Forecasts with the Amazing Banana ChartIf your enterprise software company is like most, at least 50% of your company’s bookings arrive in the last month of the quarter. For…Dec 5, 20142Dec 5, 20142
