by Larry Scheinfeld | Oct 10, 2017 | Larry Scheinfeld, Venture Capital
As the Internet continues to streamline the process of starting a business, opportunities for new entrepreneurs have multiplied. Of course, the rate of failure remains high, but the risks associated with financing a new business can now be spread out among an ever...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Oct 14, 2016 | Larry Scheinfeld, News, Technology
The irony of smartphones is that they often lead to increased isolation instead of connectivity. People can use headphones to shut out the world as they walk and substitute spending in-person quality time with their loved ones for quick messages on social media. But...
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 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...