Dave Berkus
Dave Berkus is a noted speaker, author and early stage private equity investor. He is acknowledged as one of the most active angel investors in the country, having made and actively participated in over 87 technology investments during the past decade. He currently manages two angel VC funds (Berkus Technology Ventures, LLC and Kodiak Ventures, L.P.) Dave is past Chairman of the Tech Coast Angels, one of the largest angel networks in the United States. Dave is author of “Basic Berkonomics,” “Berkonomics,” “Advanced Berkonomics,” “Extending the Runway,” and the Small Business Success Collection. Find out more at Berkus.com or contact Dave at dberkus@berkus.com
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Looking to Invest: Do You Bet on the Jockey or the Horse?
Oh, come on! Jockey or horse again? This argument is getting trite for those of us who’ve been around for a few years. We’re always asked the question, and almost always have the same answer. …
Can Your Lawyer Destroy a Good Business Deal?
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How to Stress Test Your Business Vision
You’re at the ignition stage of your newest business venture. Of course, you have a vision for what you will do to change the world. Let’s see how to stress test your business vision and…
How to Raise Money for Growth (& Get Some Sleep)
The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance…
Should You Battle the Dragon or Just Avoid the Encounter?
Frustrated by a competitor that wins when you should have? Sometimes a competitor is just too entrenched, too strong, too well equipped to directly face in battle. At least that is the conventional wisdom. Yet,…
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There is so much information being shot at us daily via social media streams to monitor and control which pertains to our business. Not only do we have to process it all, but we have…
Sometimes Your Gut Is the Best You’ve Got
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Go Ahead, Revert to “Old School” Marketing – If You Dare…
“Broadcast the message and they will come!” “Segment my broadcast and I will have better response.” Both of these time–honored methods of reaching our customers have worked for as long as there was print and…