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By: Is the Startup Boom Masking Tech’s Bigger Problems?

Is the Startup Boom Masking Tech’s Bigger Problems? — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:01:13 +0000

[...] than two years after the market crashed and Sequoia hosted its legendary “RIP Good Times” presentation, corporate IT spending is slowing. Gartner warned Thursday that growth in IT [...]

By: Silicon Valley & The Scent of Money

Silicon Valley & The Scent of Money — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:35:32 +0000

[...] the Sequoia Capital doomsday presentation, RIP Good Times, that painted a dark future for the technology ecosystem? Today, it’s RIP negativity. Instead [...]

By: On the future of Web 2.0 « Face IT – IESE Technology Blog

On the future of Web 2.0 « Face IT – IESE Technology Blog — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:27:01 +0000

[...] held a meeting with its portfolio companies where, reportedly, it delivered a presentation titled "R.I.P. Good Times". Similarly to Conway’s email, Sequoia’s message was simple – the VC funding will [...]

By: GirlFounder » Blog Archive » Sequoia: What to do in an Apocalypse

GirlFounder » Blog Archive » Sequoia: What to do in an Apocalypse — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:42:01 +0000

[...] Apocalypse Posted: October 10th, 2008 | No Comments » There’s a lot written about the Sequoia “world is ending” meeting, with presentations by Sequoia professionals Mike Moritz, Eric Upin, Michael Partner. At the very [...]

By: The tech sector + the recession

The tech sector + the recession — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:06:22 +0000

[...] * What startups can learn from Sequoia’s doomsday warning [...]

By: Hari

Hari — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:00:22 +0000

If you have a product, reduce expenses around it and boost sales. If the product is ready, cut the number of engineers.

By: Insight, Inspiration, In Spirit Blog » Blog Archive

Insight, Inspiration, In Spirit Blog » Blog Archive — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:02:59 +0000

[...] Inside Details of Sequoia Capital’s Doomsday Meeting With its Companies [...]

By: What’s Next After Web 2.0 | google android os blog

What’s Next After Web 2.0 | google android os blog — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:22:12 +0000

[...] the past week some high profile VCs have been preaching belt tightening as the primary response to the economy. More than a few people [...]

By: What’s Next After Web 2.0 | Digital Products

What’s Next After Web 2.0 | Digital Products — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:54:11 +0000

[...] the past week some high profile VCs have been preaching belt tightening as the primary response to the economy. More than a few people [...]

By: What’s Next After Web 2.0 « ArticleSave

What’s Next After Web 2.0 « ArticleSave — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:26:42 +0000

[...] the past week some high profile VCs have been preaching belt tightening as the primary response to the economy. More than a few people [...]

By: Tighten Your Belts, But Open Your Minds Too… « digital asset management weblog

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:03:59 +0000

[...] the past week some high profile VCs have been preaching belt tightening as the primary response to the economy. More than a few people [...]

By: pnkearns

pnkearns — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:55:11 +0000

Why is it when rich people give advice on tough times, then end their presentation with a martini being served, it just doesn’t ring true?

Are we in a downturn economically? Yep. But during a downturn is also the time that VCs should be leading the charge to find and invest in new businesses to be ready when thing get better.

By: Technology news - Techvibes Blog

Technology news - Techvibes Blog — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:44:29 +0000

[...] and first-round raises frozen solid, it’s tough to be a startup. On October 9th, Sequoia Capital gathered their portfolio companies, stating that now is time to slow the startup burn and do everything possible to stay afloat – a [...]

By: VC advice to Entrepreneurs in a Bear economy | NEOinc

VC advice to Entrepreneurs in a Bear economy | NEOinc — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:01:47 +0000

[...] one has been posted all over the web, for good reason. The partners of The Sequoia Fund, recently held a meeting with their [...]

By: » Blog Archive » Rx From an Editor - A Press Release Per Day?!

» Blog Archive » Rx From an Editor - A Press Release Per Day?! — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:19:19 +0000

[...] to see your successes. This needs to be done consistently. Even the presentation from the famous Sequoia meeting said: “In a downturn, aggressive PR and communications strategy is key.” Written by Rob [...]

By: Bitesize Monday: Israeli startups, market condition | Venture Capital Cafe

Bitesize Monday: Israeli startups, market condition | Venture Capital Cafe — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:24:13 +0000

[...] what does it mean for statrups? Here’s what the VCs have to say: Ron Conway, Sequoia (Rip Good times ppt), Benchmark and Israel’s Walden and Michael [...]