I wouldn't put my retirement money on the line for something like this, ... It is a very difficult environment for startups right now, with jet fuel so high. That scares investors away.
Darryl Jenkins
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The window of opportunity for Internet startups to get in before the big guys is closed in most cases. There's a difference these days from the heady early days. The cost of entry is getting higher by the week, and the venture-capital firms are more rigorous about their funding decisions.
Kate Delhagen
Everyday we work with existing businesses, business startups, business relocation, tourism and legislation, and many issues that could have a major impact on your business if not dealt with early on. Our job as your chamber is to help create and protect an economically sound community so you can focus on growing your business.
Mike Byers
Both my father and grandfather were entrepreneurs, in Cleveland. I was exposed to startups and buyouts and management from a young age. In fact, when I graduated, I had offers at Microsoft, Sun, IBM -- but my heart was in Vicious Systems.
Jim Kunevicius
It doesn't have any impact on startups. Ad dollars are continuing to shift online.
Scott Potter
There is tremendous market opportunity in the Linux server industry for startups who can fill a niche. The key will be for these startups to show that there is a real cost benefit to Linux over Windows and Unix.
George Weiss
Very big established companies create a feeding ground for startups. Very few cities in the world have a critical mass of RF designers. San Diego is one of them.
Dave Shepard
It's an extremely well-read magazine. It reaches the kind of people we want to reach -- corporate entities, startups, everybody reads Inc. You couldn't buy that kind of advertising.
Bob Potter
The economy definitely will suffer if the rate of small business startups tapers off.
Rick Oliver
They're one of the most impressive nanotechnology startups we've ever met up with, ... They've aimed for good, high value, low volume applications where they can charge a very, very large premium, as a way to get manufacturing volumes to a point to attack other opportunities. They've generally taken a very smart and informed approach.
Matthew Nordan
Everyone on this group has lots of experience with startups. We've all made mistakes along the way.
Vivek Mehra
These are not passive investors. These companies are actively involved in [Internet startups'] management portfolio.
Jesse Reyes
With the closing of these funds we can continue to invest in those information technology startups that have the potential to be billion dollar international companies.
Tim Draper
James has entrepreneurial DNA combined with operational experience at both small and large companies. He brings insight into the sectors that are ripe for new startups, and also knowledge about the most effective ways to build successful consumer/Internet businesses in today's environment. We're delighted that he's part of our team.
David Sze
It's a great vote of confidence in Seattle and will help our recruiting efforts for startups. People always want to see the area has momentum and that there are alternatives for their careers if they move to a new region.
Bob Nelsen
We started up the company with a goal of building a real company, unlike so many Internet Bubble startups that seemed to take the attitude of "let's get mind share, and we'll figure out a way to make money later."
Eric Allman
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