2008
SubscribeVCS Who?
A great big thank you goes out to Bill Barry who gave a presentation on Version Control Systems at the latest .NET users group that was held at TechRanch December 9th, 2008
The Technology Driven Development Curve v. the Market Driven Development Curve
We are seeing far too many technologies fail at the commercialization stage.
Networking - It's About Who You Know
Let's talk networking. It is a way of life in the business world.
Fighting Hardware and Software Envy part II
As stated in the last posting, I'm a big advocate of trying to squeeze the last productive cycle out of any piece of equipment - technology included.
Fighting Hardware and Software Envy
Anyone who knows me knows that I'm old school. I love to squeeze the last bit of life out of every tangible item I own.
Verizon Merger
I noticed in the news that Verizon is merging with Alltel. This sounds good to me and will hopefully result in new services and even better coverage, possibly including more broadband Internet options to rural Montana
The 'Throw 100 Monkey's at it' Valuation
We all know that valuation for small tech-based companies is very difficult. Discounted cash flow doesn't work. Neither does P/E analysis.
No Exit Strategy? Good for You!
Business schools need to stop fostering the idea that entrepreneurs need to know their exit strategy.
The Changing Scene of Business Professionals in Montana
Recently I posted that the lack of venture capital in Montana is correlated with the lack of individuals that venture capitalists like to see running companies.
Too Much Venture Capital for Montana
No, not money, just talk. Let's count the 'recent' venture financings in Montana.
The Tyranny of Financial Statements
After two years of graduate school and seven years of early stage venture investing, it seems like I am continually having to unlearn what I was taught now that I working with seed stage companies in Montana.
Throw Out Your Server
Group thinking and corporate marketing that perpetuates the perceived need for IT infrastructure is a killer to small companies.
Economic Downturn
I'm going to rant a bit about the business professionals who are spouting some of the positive things about the current recession.
Capital Markets and Montana, Good or Bad?
I left off a recent blog entry by stating that ".... Montana will continue to be ignored by the capital markets for the foreseeable future." That generated some questions as basic as 'why, and what do you mean?'
What Makes Montana Technology Different?
I received a phone call from a marketing person with the Federal Reserve Bank (Minneapolis) last week. He is doing an article on successful university lead technology transfer programs.
Welcome to the TechRanch Blog
Going forward we will be posting regularly about topics at the intersections of entrepreneurship, technology and Montana