Startup Strategy
The Small Business Jobs Act: Ensuring the Dominance of the American Economy
Forget healthcare reform. Forget financial regulatory reform. The most important piece of legislation to come to the plate in the...
by Daniel Killeen
Finance & Operations
Technology and Regulation
Governmental involvement in matters of technology tends to spur investment. Across sectors, the implementation of regulation and/or directives increases the...
by Daniel Killeen
Startup Strategy
Bloomberg BusinessWeek: A Case for Focused Brand Management
I am an information junkie. I love news. In particular, I love politics and finance. When a magazine combines the...
by Daniel Killeen
Startup Strategy
Perseverance - the Real Growth Capital
This past holiday weekend, I had some time to watch a few episodes of The History Channel's new mini-series called,...
by Daniel Killeen
Finance & Operations
Capital Efficiency and the Controlled Burn
There is a debate in venture funding circles that revolves around how an entrepreneur decides to approach building his/her company....
by Daniel Killeen
Startup Strategy
The Low-touch Sales Model
When a member of the business community hears "sales rep," his/her mind jumps to the copier vendor looking to upsell...
by Daniel Killeen
Startup Strategy
Stealth Mode: Competitive Positioning or Hogwash?
It is almost a daily occurrence that I am scanning TechCrunch posts and come across a company announcing that they have...
by Daniel Killeen
Finance & Operations
Big Bets and the Startup Visa Act
The story of the United States and its rise to unmatched global power is based on one maxim: Dare to...
by Daniel Killeen
Startup Strategy
Every Growth Equity Firm's Money is Green
In just my second week since joining OpenView Venture Partners, I have found myself using one phrase over and over again....
by Daniel Killeen