Jason Mendelson

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20 October, 2009

When to Shut Down Your Company

This week we tackle the hardest problem of all: deciding when to shut down your company.It is not an easy ......

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10 September, 2009

Where Do Venture Capitalists Find Their Companies?

I’ve received a few emails recently asking me where VCs find their investment companies.  I can’t speak for all firms, ......

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20 October, 2008

Why won't VCs return my phone call?

Q: We pitched to a venture group 3 times in July and August. They kept telling us that they were ......

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08 September, 2008

What Price Adjustments Do You See Prior To Closing In A Financing?

(Editor's note: This column is published with permission from )Q: Can you please explain what sort of adjustments you should expect ......

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27 August, 2008

What Are the Pros and Cons of Investment From a Strategic Entity?

(Editor: This column is sourced from with permission.) Q:  Can you please touch on issues associated with first round financings from ......