Mercenaries vs. Missionaries: John Doerr Sees Two Kinds of Internet Entrepreneurs

The growth of the Internet revolution from zero to $400 billion in five years owes much of its momentum to venture capitalists like John Doerr, partner at VC firm Kleiner Perkins. Yet Doerr worries about the future of that revolution, including an educational system in the U.S. that inadequately prepares its students to be business leaders. He also distinguishes between entrepreneurs who are mercenaries … [ Read more ]

entreworld.org – A World of Resources for Entrepreneurs

Kauffman Center’s site is the premier resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners; includes: Resource database (4 categories – starting, growing, rapid growth, supporting entrepreneurship); Entrepreneur’s Bylines (peer-to-peer learning); From Top Advisors (expert advice); Events Calendar; Email Counseling from SCORE; Glossary; Bookstore; and an Email Newsletter

Venture funding is reinvented

part of Red Herring’s 10 Trends 2000 special, this article talks about the increasing competition among VCs to fund a limited supply of good ideas and teamsand the associated implications and strategies

KLM Capital Group’s Overview of VC’s

third part of a section highlighting VCs and Hi-Tech; discusses what VC’s want, first round financing, structuring, second round financing and IPO;

startup.wsj.com

Startup portal powered by editorial staff of Wall Street Journal. Naturally includes news, also has databases of venture capital firms, business opportunities, capital available and capital wanted. Offers a business plan outline, email alerts and more

StartupZone.com

Bills itself as the premier site for start-ups and those interested in start-ups.

eStartupHelp.com

EstartupHelp provides startups with tutorials, articles and links that teach them how to start and build online businesses.

Fatal Mistakes To Avoid When Writing A Business Plan…

incl. Too Much Info, Hiding Weaknesses, Distribution Channels, Competitive Analysis, Legal Entanglements, Assessment of Risks, and Financial Projections

National Commission on Entrepreneurship

site includes three sections highlighting the role of entrepreneurs in US society and the ways in which policy can support entrepreneurship; also includes several research papers (downloadable in .pdf format), a bibliography, and a short collection of links; Policy-Makers’ Toolkit includes biographies of entrepreneurs, Fast Facts, a collection of entrepreneurial trivia, About My Region, and Speeches You Can Use sections.

How to Speed Up Your Startup

When it comes to launching Internet companies, you can’t be fast enough. Here are lessons in speed from a leading VC, the founder of an e-business incubator, and a team of anthropologists studying work and life in Silicon Valley.

Business Incubation and Internet Accelerators: A Living Dissertation

Created and maintained by Benjamin C. Powell, a PhD student at Wharton, this Website offers a concise collection of resources about business incubators; incl. assortment of up-to-date online articles and resources, a comprehensive bibliography, and links to incubators, by name and by location

Financing Your Business

Idea Cafe’s 40+ Pages of Tips to Help You Get the Money Your Business Needs

StartUpStreet.com

StartUpStreet is creating a comprehensive portfolio of services for Entrepreneurs launching high-tech ventures from pre-Seed Stage through the first couple of capitalization events, to the mezzanine capital rounds.