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Sep 26, 2014

FounderLine host Joe Beninato and guest Russ Siegelman answer listener questions including:

- When you are angel investing, is there a valuation amount or structure (e.g. convertible debt vs. equity) that causes you to invest or not invest?

- Knowing what we know now about the social web, what things would you like to...


Sep 19, 2014

In this episode, host Joe Beninato and guest Aydin Senkut of Felicis Ventures answer listener questions including:

- What strategies do you consider when a big established company (Apple/Facebook/Google) moves into your space and encroaches very closely on your niche market?

- What would you do if you met with the...


Sep 12, 2014

FounderLine host Joe Beninato and guest Manu Kumar of K9 Ventures answer listener questions including:

- Describe an instance where you had to be persistent to get a deal done or hire someone. How did you balance being persistent and not being pain in the neck at the same time?

- Every investor says the best way to...


Aug 29, 2014

In this episode, host Joe Beninato and guest Ann Miura-Ko of FLOODGATE answer listener questions including:

- How does a CEO balance his/her time given the several responsibilities/opportunities?

- FLOODGATE seems to focus on business plans through referals that you trust.  Why is that? How can somebody with a...


Aug 22, 2014

In this episode, host Joe Beninato and guest Heidi Roizen of DFJ answer listener questions including:

- What tools are there for women entrepreneurs? What tools are missing that would help most? How can we get more women founders in Silicon Valley?

- How important is the state of incorporation? There seems to be an...