Archive for May, 2007

Au contrare

« 26 May 2007 | 16:18 | Japan, biznomics, diary | No Comments »

Here’s an excerpt I’ve been meaning to post, mostly for my personal archive.  Something to think about as the markets chug along and Tokyo is a decade “overdue” for its little jolt (though keep in mind this was written in 1989…)
“What if there is a massive earthquake in Tokyo?  Tokyo is reduced to rubble.  Investors [...]

Paul Graham’s Guide to Investors

« 1 May 2007 | 10:26 | Internet, Japan, biznomics, entrepreneurship, web2.0 | No Comments »

Here’s a fascinating read by Paul Graham on factors startup founders should keep in mind while seeking investors, angel or VC.  In exploring the options myself for a few of our projects (miistation and kirakirajin) the topic inevitably turns to valuations, which I’ve found more difficult than expected to respond to.  There’s the money you [...]