Logically, it has to be one or the other. Of course, it can’t really be both new and improved. It was a great chance to learn from someone who’s been there and done it successfully. It was one of the reasons I later applied to work at Mozy.įor anyone who knows him, I think “direct and clear criticism” is a good phrase to describe what it’s like to work for Josh.
The article, entitled “Poison in the Well”, in addition to having a great title, was direct and clear in its criticism. I first met Josh just after publication of an article he wrote on how many angel investors in Utah were doing it wrong. Pitching to the least important investor first lets you have a chance to practice in a situation where making a mistake isn’t as damaging. He recommended interviewing one potential employee every day. Week 14 - Interview, build product, pitch again Week 13 - Interview, build product, pitch again Week 12 - Interview, build product, pitch again Week 11 - Interview, build product, pitch again Week 10 - Interview, build product, pitch again
Week 9 - Practice the pitch and setup meeting with the least important investor Week 8 - Identify 10 to 20 potential investors and study who else they invest in Week 7 - Create website and logo (do a trademark search) Week 6 - Initial documents, books, hires and cap table Week 5 - Incorporate and setup shop with office space and equipment
Week 4 - Interview law firm, staff and advisers Week 3 - Build pitch with screenshots and practice Week 2 - Build financial model and development plan One of the things Josh covered was what should happen during the first 100 days (14 weeks) of a high-tech startup. I jumped at the chance to audit his class. Josh Coates, founder of Mozy and current CEO of Instructure, once taught a series of classes at BYU on high-tech startups.
0 kommentar(er)
