Academics catch VC bug

article highlights Dot Edu, a new VC firm with its roots in the academic world. Also discusses Information Technology University (ITU) and UniversityAngels.com

Time to Money

Guy Kawasaki (head of Garage.com) gives 10 tips on how to seek money (e.g. look for value, not valuation).

State of the Startup 2000: Complete Study Findings

The Standard’s June 2000 report polled thousands of pre-IPO Internet company founders (408 responses) to capture a comprehensive look at the nation’s Internet start-ups. Some very interesting results were found.

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.