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Re: There’s Sunshine to be Seen in VC Land

MGA — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:16:19 -0000

I watched Zeitgeist, too. It was amazing. I believe, everybody have to watch it to evaluate their environment better.

Re: There’s Sunshine to be Seen in VC Land

modemlooper — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:24:03 -0000

watch zeitgeist the movie on google and it will curl your toes...really puts money into perspective.

I don't really see why VC's would slow down now. If anything more people than ever will stay at home and seek solace in the internet. The internet really has a high value for the cost. A cheap internet connection is $30 a month and you can stream video and music, social network and play games...etc.

Now would be a good time to launch new online services when people will be at home more and probably on the computer.

Re: There’s Sunshine to be Seen in VC Land

Kevin Cimring — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:03:15 -0000

There is always good and bad news - we need to look at both constructively and in a manner that will help us move forward. We need to be positive and build towards the next positive cycle, which will inevitably come around at some point.

On a positive note, the start-up I am involved with - Jemstep, Inc. - has raised some non-trivial angel funding; is hiring people; and will soon be renting offices in Palo Alto. Obviously we are keeping a keen eye on our budget, but we remain up-beat.

Its during times like these that great start-ups have even more chance of being noticed.

Kind regards
Kevin

Re: There’s Sunshine to be Seen in VC Land

Taos Turner — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:37:41 -0000

Good post, Paul.
One more reason not to cramp up in the fetal position and panic.
Life goes on and funding will return.
Human nature hasn't changed.
The dust will settle. People will always look for ways to move ahead, make money, create and contribute.
Many thanks.

Re: There’s Sunshine to be Seen in VC Land

Paul Glazowski — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:17:24 -0000

Cheer up :-)