You’ve probably heard, read or asked the question “How do I value a startup?” more times than you've promised yourself that Monday will be the start to a new healthy regime. It’s one of the most frequently asked questions and regrettably it has no definitive answer. The art of valuing an early stage company is just that, it’s art. A blended contextual montage of science, … [Read more...]
Heard@ Eric Reiss in Barcelona: The 6 Laws of Innovation
We always talk about innovation. It is everywhere and everybody wants to be innovative. To get a better understanding of the dynamics of innovation, the Meetup Group Barcelona Internet Startups invited Eric Reiss to share his view on innovation versus best practice. Are they like oil and water or complementary to one another? He has 6 laws of innovation to provide some … [Read more...]
5 Tips On Storytelling From Your Favorite Disney Movies
Remember when you were a child, watching Disney classics like the Fox and the Hound, Toy Story, or Beauty and Beast? You were soaked into their story, a passenger on their adventures, and utterly absorbed their message. Storytelling is a powerful tool to inspire, motivate, or even influence people into action. Why? Because you feel safe and are open to listen and hear … [Read more...]
How NOT to pitch your startup
Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Steve Zucker-Page from Silicon Valley. He is the founder of Binipple and has just moved to Spain to launch the European operations from the Haleblazer accelerator in Barcelona. If you have any questions for Steve then please send them to stevestheman@binipple.com. Nice to meet you Steve, you have 30 seconds to tell me what your … [Read more...]