Nice concept to "Socialize In Person with Fellow CEOs". People are essentially social creatures.
SharesPost.is an idea I have been toying for some time, albeit in a different form. I think an idea for startups akin to mybandstock.com, a portal which allows individuals to buy stock in a band, in exchange, they receive a variety of perks and collateral like T-shirts, CDs and concert tickets. The bands post how they will use the money they're raising. Apparently, they have spun off 20 bands.
This is akin to a startup raising cash and flipping the power of fund-raising to the startups.
Raise money from few angel = hard
Raise money from many fans = easy
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Founding Member <adeo@thefunded.com>
Date: Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 7:06 AM
Subject: TheFunded: Brainstorm Success Online and In Person
To: yinglantan@stanfordalumni.org
Hello,
It is a challenging time to build a business. The pressure is high, and the game has changed. Should you hire? Should you raise capital? What sales strategies are working?
Strategize Online with Your Peers
------------------------------------------------------------
Members have been using the 'Discuss' section of TheFunded to post sensitive issues and collect peer feedback anonymously. Discussion levels are historically high on TheFunded right now. Most of the questions posted have a couple responses within an hour and a dozen responses within 24 hours. Some helpful links are below:
-- http://www.thefunded.com/funds/discuss - Discuss Section
-- http://www.thefunded.com/funds/tags - Discussion Tags
-- http://twitter.com/thefunded - Twitter Digest
-- http://tinyurl.com/lzaygg - Email Digest
Socialize In Person with Fellow CEOs - June 19th
------------------------------------------------------------
Members are invited to the 'Summer Feast & VC Famine' event in the Bay Area on Friday evening, June 19th. TheFunded is hosting a structured group discussion, followed by a barbecue, to help CEOs identify smart operating tactics and then blow off some steam with peers. Kick back with a beer or two on a summer evening, while enjoying flame broiled burgers, dogs, and veggies. To help break the ice and build camaraderie, outdoor entertainment will be provided. RSVP at the link below:
-- http://summer-feast.eventbrite.com/
Sponsor the Founder Ecosystem
--------------------------------------------
If you need to reach high-tech CEOs, TheFunded has one sponsorship slot available starting in July. The site reaches 75,000 visitors per month, mostly founders and investors, and the rates are reasonable. More information is available below:
-- http://www.thefunded.com/invitations/advertise
Achieve Some Liquidity
------------------------------------------------------------
TheFunded has been advising a new forum for the buying and selling on private equity, called SharesPost. This type of marketplace for founder liquidity is long overdue. The site, which launches on June 16th, allows founders, management, and employees to list private equity for sale, and provides a variety of tools to help close the transaction inexpensively. Interested buyers can identify positions in desired companies, such as Facebook or LinkedIn, for purchase. As the site matures, companies will have a variety of tools to help manage the impact of private equity sales on their capitalization table and on their operations. Learn more below:
-- http://www.SharesPost.com
We wish you the best of luck in your entrepreneurial endeavors. Thank you for your continued support of the site.
Best Regards - The Founding Member
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From: Founding Member <adeo@thefunded.com>
Date: Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 7:06 AM
Subject: TheFunded: Brainstorm Success Online and In Person
To: yinglantan@stanfordalumni.org
Hello,
It is a challenging time to build a business. The pressure is high, and the game has changed. Should you hire? Should you raise capital? What sales strategies are working?
Strategize Online with Your Peers
------------------------------------------------------------
Members have been using the 'Discuss' section of TheFunded to post sensitive issues and collect peer feedback anonymously. Discussion levels are historically high on TheFunded right now. Most of the questions posted have a couple responses within an hour and a dozen responses within 24 hours. Some helpful links are below:
-- http://www.thefunded.com/funds/discuss - Discuss Section
-- http://www.thefunded.com/funds/tags - Discussion Tags
-- http://twitter.com/thefunded - Twitter Digest
-- http://tinyurl.com/lzaygg - Email Digest
Socialize In Person with Fellow CEOs - June 19th
------------------------------------------------------------
Members are invited to the 'Summer Feast & VC Famine' event in the Bay Area on Friday evening, June 19th. TheFunded is hosting a structured group discussion, followed by a barbecue, to help CEOs identify smart operating tactics and then blow off some steam with peers. Kick back with a beer or two on a summer evening, while enjoying flame broiled burgers, dogs, and veggies. To help break the ice and build camaraderie, outdoor entertainment will be provided. RSVP at the link below:
-- http://summer-feast.eventbrite.com/
Sponsor the Founder Ecosystem
--------------------------------------------
If you need to reach high-tech CEOs, TheFunded has one sponsorship slot available starting in July. The site reaches 75,000 visitors per month, mostly founders and investors, and the rates are reasonable. More information is available below:
-- http://www.thefunded.com/invitations/advertise
Achieve Some Liquidity
------------------------------------------------------------
TheFunded has been advising a new forum for the buying and selling on private equity, called SharesPost. This type of marketplace for founder liquidity is long overdue. The site, which launches on June 16th, allows founders, management, and employees to list private equity for sale, and provides a variety of tools to help close the transaction inexpensively. Interested buyers can identify positions in desired companies, such as Facebook or LinkedIn, for purchase. As the site matures, companies will have a variety of tools to help manage the impact of private equity sales on their capitalization table and on their operations. Learn more below:
-- http://www.SharesPost.com
We wish you the best of luck in your entrepreneurial endeavors. Thank you for your continued support of the site.
Best Regards - The Founding Member
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