Comments on: Inside Details of Sequoia Capital’s Doomsday Meeting With its Companies http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:47:41 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: On the future of Web 2.0 « Face IT – IESE Technology Blog http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-981411 On the future of Web 2.0 « Face IT – IESE Technology Blog Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:27:01 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-981411 <p>[...] 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 [...]</p> [...] 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 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-975608 GirlFounder » Blog Archive » Sequoia: What to do in an Apocalypse Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:42:01 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-975608 <p>[...] 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 [...]</p> [...] 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 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-923074 The tech sector + the recession Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:06:22 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-923074 <p>[...] * What startups can learn from Sequoia’s doomsday warning [...]</p> [...] * What startups can learn from Sequoia’s doomsday warning [...]

]]> By: Hari http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-922701 Hari Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:00:22 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-922701 <p>If you have a product, reduce expenses around it and boost sales. If the product is ready, cut the number of engineers.</p> 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 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-922410 Insight, Inspiration, In Spirit Blog » Blog Archive Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:02:59 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-922410 <p>[...] Inside Details of Sequoia Capital’s Doomsday Meeting With its Companies [...]</p> [...] Inside Details of Sequoia Capital’s Doomsday Meeting With its Companies [...]

]]> By: What’s Next After Web 2.0 | google android os blog http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-920520 What’s Next After Web 2.0 | google android os blog Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:22:12 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-920520 <p>[...] the past week some high profile VCs have been preaching belt tightening as the primary response to the economy. More than a few people [...]</p> [...] 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 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-920328 What’s Next After Web 2.0 | Digital Products Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:54:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-920328 <p>[...] the past week some high profile VCs have been preaching belt tightening as the primary response to the economy. More than a few people [...]</p> [...] 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 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-920246 What’s Next After Web 2.0 « ArticleSave Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:26:42 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-920246 <p>[...] the past week some high profile VCs have been preaching belt tightening as the primary response to the economy. More than a few people [...]</p> [...] 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 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-920126 Tighten Your Belts, But Open Your Minds Too… « digital asset management weblog Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:03:59 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-920126 <p>[...] the past week some high profile VCs have been preaching belt tightening as the primary response to the economy. More than a few people [...]</p> [...] 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 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-911591 pnkearns Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:55:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-911591 <p>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?</p> <p>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.</p> 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 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-909032 Technology news - Techvibes Blog Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:44:29 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-909032 <p>[...] 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 [...]</p> [...] 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 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-908677 VC advice to Entrepreneurs in a Bear economy | NEOinc Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:01:47 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-908677 <p>[...] one has been posted all over the web, for good reason.  The partners of The Sequoia Fund, recently held a meeting with their [...]</p> [...] 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?! http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-908232 » Blog Archive » Rx From an Editor - A Press Release Per Day?! Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:19:19 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-908232 <p>[...] 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 [...]</p> [...] 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 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-908214 Bitesize Monday: Israeli startups, market condition | Venture Capital Cafe Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:24:13 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-908214 <p>[...] 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 [...]</p> [...] 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 [...]

]]> By: 10 Tips for Building Revenue in the Ad Recession - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-907887 10 Tips for Building Revenue in the Ad Recession - GigaOM Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:17:39 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-907887 <p>[...] of some highly publicized admonishments by certain VCs to the CEOs of their portfolio companies to slash costs in order to survive the financial crisis provided an interesting backdrop. In particular, attendees of our summit overwhelmingly agreed that [...]</p> [...] of some highly publicized admonishments by certain VCs to the CEOs of their portfolio companies to slash costs in order to survive the financial crisis provided an interesting backdrop. In particular, attendees of our summit overwhelmingly agreed that [...]

]]> By: Crisis Management « The Expert CEO http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-906159 Crisis Management « The Expert CEO Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:44:16 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2008/10/09/what-startups-can-learn-from-sequoias-doomsday-warning/#comment-906159 <p>[...] Given the current financial crisis, I’ve decided to share my thoughts about how to best manage through turbulent times. The idea of [...]</p> [...] Given the current financial crisis, I’ve decided to share my thoughts about how to best manage through turbulent times. The idea of [...]

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