by Larry Scheinfeld | Sep 10, 2016 | Covington Associates, Larry Scheinfeld, News, Technology, Venture Capital
Watch out, San Francisco – Salt Lake City is fast becoming a hub for the tech industry, and people are starting to take note. This news may come as a shock, but Utah’s transformation into a top tech destination has already been underway for close to a decade....
by Larry Scheinfeld | Aug 13, 2016 | Larry Scheinfeld, News, Technology, Venture Capital
Planning and executing the transfer of power from one generation of VC managers to the next, a process known as succession, has been described as one of the biggest problems confronting VC firms today. Many of the leaders in this industry have spent years, if not...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Aug 7, 2016 | Larry Scheinfeld, News, Technology, Venture Capital
According to a new study by PitchBook, early-stage startups are having trouble raising funds as billion-dollar unicorns receive more venture capital than ever before. In the second quarter of 2016, billion-dollar companies like Snapchat and Uber received $8.78...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Jun 17, 2016 | Larry Scheinfeld, News, Venture Capital
Over a decade after birthing one of the Internet’s most popular and wide-reaching news outlets, Arianna Huffington is looking to try her hands at a new venture. Bloomberg reports Huffington is preparing to launch a new company known as Thrive. The startup will...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Jun 6, 2016 | Larry Scheinfeld, Technology
It should be no surprise that Mike Judge, who brought us such satirical classics as “Office Space” and “Idiocracy,” has once again hit home with his latest venture, “Silicon Valley.” The breakout HBO comedy has resonated with audiences not only for its great actors...