I Can’t Hear You

I had the opportunity to kick off the latest Startup Weekend (this time held in the new American Underground @Main in Durham).  Thanks to Mital Patel and Melissa Kennedy for their work to bring this together.  By my count there were over 150 people at kickoff, up to...

The Fun of Making New Investments

Two times per year, 5 – 7 companies per session. That is 10-14 investments per year culled from a list of over 300+ quality applications.  In other words, only about 3.5% of applicants are selected into The Startup Factory.  Duke is 11%.  Harvard is 6.3%....

Fear . . .

Brad Feld posted an article last week titled, “Don’t Let Fear Dominate Your Thinking” which has me thinking (always a dangerous endeavor I know).  Interestingly enough I have been mulling this FEAR thing over in my head a lot lately. Our view into...

The Startup Factory – Application Deadline this Sunday

In my day job as one of two managing directors of The Startup Factory, we help early-stage software startups through investment, advice and back office support (legal, space, etc.). This Sunday, June 30th is the deadline to apply for our Fall program (the 4th so far)....