The Value of a VC Who Shares Your Vision

Lecture Description

The founders acknowledge that they were very lucky in that their first venture investor was from a man who was also a technologist.  He understood the vision for the product and was able to assist the founders in solving technical problems, as well as entrepreneurial problems, which proved valuable in the growth of the venture.

Course Index

1. How the Founders Met
2. The Founding of Danger
3. The Evolution of Danger's Product Concept
4. The Danger Product and Business Model
5. The Evolution of Danger's Product Concept - Part 2
6. Danger's Product Development Process
7. How Danger's First Customer Became a Business Partner
8. Danger's Business Model
9. How Danger Turned Down Some Opportunities
10. How the Wireless Markets Evolved in US, Europe, and Asia
11. Partnering With Customers Who are Competitors
12. What To Do When Partners Demand Exclusivity
13. Marketing and the Hiptop Brand
14. Designing Products Your Customers' Customers Will Love
15. The Value of a VC Who Shares Your Vision