Comments on: Why I won't be on The Dragon's Den http://startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/ Canadian Startup Community Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: » Why I won't be on The Dragon's Den | News and Trends http://startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/comment-page-1/#comment-12130 » Why I won't be on The Dragon's Den | News and Trends Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:01:09 +0000 http://www.startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/#comment-12130 [...] » Why we won't be upon The Dragon's Den Tags: dragon, entertainment value, hell, startups [...] [...] » Why we won't be upon The Dragon's Den Tags: dragon, entertainment value, hell, startups [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/comment-page-1/#comment-8821 Anonymous Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:50:00 +0000 http://www.startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/#comment-8821 Also, I dont think the Dragons actually understand tech startups. Aside from Robert, they made their money in different industries. Remember when TeamBuy pitched? And Kevin was asking for 51% because he wanted 'control'? And 51% for $150k? That's not how you fund tech startups. I personally wouldn't pitch my startup at Dragon's Den because I'd probably get a really lousy valuation. However, if I wanted to be on National TV for everyone to hear about my idea, I think it's a good medium for that. :) Also, I dont think the Dragons actually understand tech startups. Aside from Robert, they made their money in different industries. Remember when TeamBuy pitched? And Kevin was asking for 51% because he wanted ‘control’? And 51% for $150k? That’s not how you fund tech startups. I personally wouldn’t pitch my startup at Dragon’s Den because I’d probably get a really lousy valuation. However, if I wanted to be on National TV for everyone to hear about my idea, I think it’s a good medium for that. :)

]]> By: Anonymous http://startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/comment-page-1/#comment-9192 Anonymous Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:50:00 +0000 http://www.startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/#comment-9192 Also, I dont think the Dragons actually understand tech startups. Aside from Robert, they made their money in different industries. Remember when TeamBuy pitched? And Kevin was asking for 51% because he wanted 'control'? And 51% for $150k? That's not how you fund tech startups. I personally wouldn't pitch my startup at Dragon's Den because I'd probably get a really lousy valuation. However, if I wanted to be on National TV for everyone to hear about my idea, I think it's a good medium for that. :) Also, I dont think the Dragons actually understand tech startups. Aside from Robert, they made their money in different industries. Remember when TeamBuy pitched? And Kevin was asking for 51% because he wanted ‘control’? And 51% for $150k? That’s not how you fund tech startups. I personally wouldn’t pitch my startup at Dragon’s Den because I’d probably get a really lousy valuation. However, if I wanted to be on National TV for everyone to hear about my idea, I think it’s a good medium for that. :)

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]]> By: Marc http://startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Marc Wed, 09 May 2007 19:48:02 +0000 http://www.startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/#comment-10 Great post, Jev. I think you're seeing a movement in the startup world where it's cheaper now to start a company than it was before, and VC's are being challenged not just to fund smaller deals at riskier stages (or face extinction), but also they are forced to offer more than just money. (it's a bit like the lending tree commercials - "when VC's compete, you win!") Great great conversations on what makes an "Anti-VC" over here: http://www.watchmojo.com/web/blog/?p=1537 Great post, Jev. I think you’re seeing a movement in the startup world where it’s cheaper now to start a company than it was before, and VC’s are being challenged not just to fund smaller deals at riskier stages (or face extinction), but also they are forced to offer more than just money. (it’s a bit like the lending tree commercials – “when VC’s compete, you win!”)

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]]> By: Marc http://startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/comment-page-1/#comment-9189 Marc Wed, 09 May 2007 19:48:02 +0000 http://www.startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/#comment-9189 Great post, Jev. I think you're seeing a movement in the startup world where it's cheaper now to start a company than it was before, and VC's are being challenged not just to fund smaller deals at riskier stages (or face extinction), but also they are forced to offer more than just money. (it's a bit like the lending tree commercials - "when VC's compete, you win!") Great great conversations on what makes an "Anti-VC" over here: http://www.watchmojo.com/web/blog/?p=1537 Great post, Jev. I think you’re seeing a movement in the startup world where it’s cheaper now to start a company than it was before, and VC’s are being challenged not just to fund smaller deals at riskier stages (or face extinction), but also they are forced to offer more than just money. (it’s a bit like the lending tree commercials – “when VC’s compete, you win!”)

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]]> By: Harold Jarche http://startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Harold Jarche Wed, 09 May 2007 16:28:40 +0000 http://www.startupnorth.ca/2007/05/09/why-you-shouldnt-take-your-startup-on-dragons-den/#comment-9 I agree; it's great entertainment but not a real business strategy, unless you're trying to become famous as "that guy who did that crazy thing on Dragon's Den". I agree; it’s great entertainment but not a real business strategy, unless you’re trying to become famous as “that guy who did that crazy thing on Dragon’s Den”.

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