Bursts of Color
Geoff DonakerBursts of Color is a newsletter for start-up leaders who work with Burst Capital. It's meant to include products, people and ideas that I think are interesting and maybe relevant for you.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 153 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | a month ago |
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Bursts of Color - New AI Tools for Startups
We invest in companies that offer a wide range of services: from consumer apps to financial services to marketplaces. Some of them even build AI tools for startups and developers :)
Today I’m plugging four of these companies that are new,...
Bursts of Color - Creating M&A Optionality
Last week we hosted an event for Burst portfolio founders to discuss building strategic partnerships. We are thankful to have had these four Bay Area stars join us to share some tips and stories from their many combined M&A events:
- Mik...
Bursts of Color - Pricing in the Age of AI
When considering an investment, I always ask the founder two things about pricing:
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What is your ACV (Annual Contract Value) so far?
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How do you set those prices for each customer?
I find the answers highly illuminating, even...
Bursts of Color - Fighting Churn
YC has given the excellent advice to build something people want. But how do founders know if they are onto something? Well, in my simple view of the world:
- It’s a good sign when customers are willing to pay for what you built.
2...
Bursts of Color - 3 Interviews Is Plenty
Last week a friend texted the following (company names removed):
I start at ___ this Tuesday!
The interview process was kind of insane. 10 total interviews for a marketing role.
I also had 8 interviews at ___, but was ultimate...
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General Partner at Burst Capital. Previously Yelp, eBay, Excite.
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