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Sep
20
What The Economist Got Wrong About the Decline of Silicon Valley
by mike smerkloIn summary, I would assert that the article is only half right – the data points they highlight about Silicon Valley are correct, but their assumptions about what that means for the future of innovation are wrong.
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Nov
21
Announcing: Next Coast Ventures II
by mike smerkloToday, we are proud to announce the closing of our second fund, which brings $130 million in new capital to Next Coast Ventures.
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May
26
The Greatest Competitor You’ve Never Met
by mike smerkloSelling against inertia (or ‘do nothing,’ ‘no decision’) is a bitch. Don’t overlook this formidable competitor when it comes to marketing your startup.
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Mar
01
Entrepreneurship Shapes The World
by mike smerkloI was fortunate to be interviewed for a great podcast call “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” – link below takes you to the podcast!
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Dec
03
Thoughts on the Current Startup and Venture Landscape
by mike smerkloInvestor Connect – Episode 154 – Michael Smerklo of Next Coast Ventures
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Jul
23
Are You a Glass Eater?
by mike smerkloAt Next Coast Ventures, we often get asked what an ideal investment looks like for us. What metrics do we look at to assess a business model? What’s our sweet spot? What makes us write the check?
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Apr
04
Advice For Entrepreneurs On Board Management: Mind The Information Gap
by mike smerkloOne, simple conversation with a mentor led me to realize that a Board can be the pivotal difference between success and failure during your entrepreneurial journey.
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Jan
30
The 3 Mistakes I Made as a CEO Learning To Manage Time
by mike smerkloAs a CEO, smart time management is critical to success. Let me tell you a dirty little secret: It doesn’t always come naturally, especially to entrepreneurs that become executives.
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Nov 08 Know Thyself, Know Thy Leader: Steps To Hiring A Successful Sales Leader
Oct 23 Thoughts on Scaling a Sales Force (among other things)
Aug 14 Help Us Get to SXSW’s 2018 Lineup
Apr 26 Of Dogs. Of Miracles. Of Dogs Named Miracle…
Apr 20 I Am the CEO … So Why Am I Confused About How I Should Spend My Time?
Feb 22 What Entrepreneurs Can Learn About Public Speaking From (UGH..) Donald Trump
Feb 15 How Entrepreneurs Can Think Like Venture Capitalists
Nov 15 Are You Truly Ready To Be An Entrepreneur?
Mar 09 Should the Customer Success Function Report to the Head of Sales or the CEO?
Dec 28 OK GRAMPS – Now WTF Am I Supposed To Do With My Life?? (Part 2)