Five years ago, launching a decent streaming platform took millions. Now? A teenager with a laptop can build something that reaches millions. That shift…
Six questions that rejected Venture Capital seekers could not answer
Raising funding for an early-stage venture is always difficult. There is no bottled recipe for success, but even if you have a great concept…
Visa snaps up SA mobile financial services company Fundamo for $110m
Visa, the world’s largest credit and debit card network, has snapped up South African mobile financial services company Fundamo for $110-million in cash. The…
Silicon Valley: There’s no bubble but there could be a bust…
Are we in a bubble? This is the common question as I chat with people at various events around Silicon Valley. The concern that…
Groupon a ‘tech startup’? I don’t think so
Tech companies can scale their business largely through adding servers and software, which is why VCs love to invest in them. That’s why they…
