People are always asking me for estimates regarding conversion rates for freemium models. In general, it is hard to say–it depends on the nature and quality of the free service, the additional value provided by the premium service, and the extent to which...
I hope to see some friendly faces at the Stanford GSB's upcoming Palo Alto event on the future of money. Get beyond the hype and learn what's really happening in the world of mobile payments. We have a great panel representing both entrepreneurial new...
On January 12, at 7:30 at Dinah's in Palo Alto, I will be moderating a conversation with Cary Rosenzweig, CEO of IMVU, and an extremely engaging speaker. It is the first of a series of Strategy Breakfasts to be sponsored by the Stanford Graduate School of...
Many start-ups piggyback on another company to market their product or services early on.Microsoft, eBay, Oracle, Facebook and Apple are just a few technology companies around whom entire ecosystems have grown. There are hundreds of successful, profitable...
I'm thrilled to see the continued success of Micky Malka, Wences Casares and the Bling Nation gang as they successfully close a $20M B round . They've come a long way since I first met Micky at Borrone 2 years ago, and saw the original Blinger.What...
