As you may have heard, the mobile app Shots has been on fire. It has over 5 million active users (and growing fast), just launched 3-second video, and recently raised $8.5 million in its Series A financing. My venture fund, DominateFund, invested in Shots during the seed round. We’ve kept our involvement pretty quiet, but… Continue reading Why We Invested in Shots
Tag: Entrepreneurship
The Rise of the Freemium Business Model
During the Dot Com Bubble, the most popular business model was spend like hell to drive growth and buy million dollar Super Bowl ads. The focus was not on business models. After the rash, we endured a lull. But now, a new breed of Internet company exploded onto the scene, a movement most know as… Continue reading The Rise of the Freemium Business Model
What's a Problem You'd Like to See Someone Solve?
What a simple question, but one we don’t ask enough. What’s a problem you’d like to see someone solve? As you know, I have an entrepreneurial bent, so I love to figure out ways to solve problems, and then implement those solutions. But first, you’ve got to pick a problem out, one that bothers you.… Continue reading What's a Problem You'd Like to See Someone Solve?