Here’s the latest from VentureBeat’s Entrepreneur Corner.
4 tips for buying a bankrupt competitor – The economy is still struggling, which is causing plenty of companies to call it quits. For some entrepreneurs, that presents an opportunity to buy valuable assets, but Attorney Scott Edward Walker notes that it’s a complicated process. Here are four things to keep in mind as you consider buying failed IP and assets.
6 tips on finding the right mentor – Finding someone to advise you as you launch your startup isn’t always easy, but it’s often worth it. Duke Chung and his mentor Ching-Ho Fung, who now both lead help-desk software maker Parature, offer advice on finding the right person and forging a strong relationship.
The ABCs of pitching investors – Always Be Credible – While the idea you’re pitching is important when you go in front of angel investors and venture capitalists, the first thing you have to nail is pitching yourself. Jeff Bussgang, General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners, lists three pieces of advice and three things to avoid in the opening minutes of a pitch.
Start-ups are entering a new golden age – As today’s start-up owners generate ideas, build products and scale their businesses better and faster than they ever have before, the entrepreneur world is moving towards a new golden age, says Scott Albro. The CEO of Focus.com gives five drivers for this momentum.
A lean startup isn't necessarily a small one -- Lean startups aren't always small ones. In fact, eBay, Apple and Microsoft started using variations of the lean philosophy, says Ann Miura-Ko, co-founding partner at Floodgate. Ultimately, business models and vision should steer the way.