Comments on: NextStart Gives South Carolina A Startup Incubator http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:55:54 -0800 hourly 1 By: Five Startups Present At Capital Factory’s Demo Day In Austin | Business Opportunities- Expert Advice For The Digital Marketer http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2979712 Five Startups Present At Capital Factory’s Demo Day In Austin | Business Opportunities- Expert Advice For The Digital Marketer Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:38:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2979712 [...] with programs popping up in places well outside the Silicon Valley bubble, including Colorado and South Carolina. Earlier this week Capital Factory, an incubator based out of Austin, held its first demo day where [...] [...] with programs popping up in places well outside the Silicon Valley bubble, including Colorado and South Carolina. Earlier this week Capital Factory, an incubator based out of Austin, held its first demo day where [...]

]]> By: Five Startups Present At Capital Factory’s Demo Day In Austin http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2979015 Five Startups Present At Capital Factory’s Demo Day In Austin Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:11:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2979015 [...] with programs popping up in places well outside the Silicon Valley bubble, including Colorado and South Carolina. Earlier this week Capital Factory, an incubator based out of Austin, held its first demo day where [...] [...] with programs popping up in places well outside the Silicon Valley bubble, including Colorado and South Carolina. Earlier this week Capital Factory, an incubator based out of Austin, held its first demo day where [...]

]]> By: Five Startups Present At Capital Factory’s Demo Day In Austin http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2979014 Five Startups Present At Capital Factory’s Demo Day In Austin Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:11:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2979014 [...] with programs popping up in places well outside the Silicon Valley bubble, including Colorado and South Carolina. Earlier this week Capital Factory, an incubator based out of Austin, held its first demo day where [...] [...] with programs popping up in places well outside the Silicon Valley bubble, including Colorado and South Carolina. Earlier this week Capital Factory, an incubator based out of Austin, held its first demo day where [...]

]]> By: مركز تحميل http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2959441 مركز تحميل Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:10:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2959441 I looked for testimonials on both of their websites but found none. Seems like a great concept but there I haven’t found any results to back the time investment. If anyone knows otherwise please send me some info. Thanks I looked for testimonials on both of their websites but found none. Seems like a great concept but there I haven’t found any results to back the time investment. If anyone knows otherwise please send me some info. Thanks

]]> By: منتديات http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2959423 منتديات Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:03:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2959423 wow these guys are by far the cheapest and yet they want up to 10% gtfoh! wow these guys are by far the cheapest and yet they want up to 10% gtfoh!

]]> By: Gold Standard » Why Y Combinator’s Terms Are Poor (But I Still Like Them) http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2700808 Gold Standard » Why Y Combinator’s Terms Are Poor (But I Still Like Them) Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:36:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2700808 [...] scrappy, innovative, entrepreneur-friendly, and created a model that VCs originally laughed at but are now copying. I love Paul Graham’s essays and I like him [...] [...] scrappy, innovative, entrepreneur-friendly, and created a model that VCs originally laughed at but are now copying. I love Paul Graham’s essays and I like him [...]

]]> By: mattw http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2681609 mattw Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:11:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2681609 why i the world would you commit to 10% when there are companies out there that will sign a convertible note? Most have 8-10% on investment until it converts with warrants to purchase additional shares. Discounts are also common. Pretty straightforward in the valley and elsewhere. I do think the burn rates are better in the southeast but where are you going to get the C-Level management and people who know how to build disruptive software? why i the world would you commit to 10% when there are companies out there that will sign a convertible note? Most have 8-10% on investment until it converts with warrants to purchase additional shares. Discounts are also common. Pretty straightforward in the valley and elsewhere.

I do think the burn rates are better in the southeast but where are you going to get the C-Level management and people who know how to build disruptive software?

]]> By: bobm http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2681595 bobm Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:52:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2681595 you also need real talent mentor talent which i believe phil is alluding to in this case. You need real startup and exit people. you also need real talent mentor talent which i believe phil is alluding to in this case.

You need real startup and exit people.

]]> By: bobm http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2681589 bobm Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:50:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2681589 check this out these guys dont need incubation they are looking for deals now: http://tinyurl.com/palmettovetnures check this out these guys dont need incubation they are looking for deals now:

http://tinyurl....almettovetnures

]]> By: Mike http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2681133 Mike Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:26:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2681133 I'm glad to see something like this in the Carolinas. I'm hoping to see one soon in the Charlotte area, which could really use a boost to it's startup scene. I’m glad to see something like this in the Carolinas. I’m hoping to see one soon in the Charlotte area, which could really use a boost to it’s startup scene.

]]> By: TJ http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2679910 TJ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:38:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2679910 Next Start is linked with the Spiro Institute at Clemson University. I have never heard of a business that has succeeded coming from this program. I looked for testimonials on both of their websites but found none. Seems like a great concept but there I haven't found any results to back the time investment. If anyone knows otherwise please send me some info. Thanks Next Start is linked with the Spiro Institute at Clemson University. I have never heard of a business that has succeeded coming from this program. I looked for testimonials on both of their websites but found none. Seems like a great concept but there I haven’t found any results to back the time investment. If anyone knows otherwise please send me some info. Thanks

]]> By: Phil http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2679690 Phil Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:02:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2679690 The program is little more than a website at the moment. There is certainly a need. It would be great to have a real program. I think this one needs more effort to be credible. The reason none of the mentors are listed is because only a few have been identified. The program is aspirational but unfunded and as best I can tell, unloved. After being invited to a planning session for the program a couple of weeks ago I walked out with very low confidence that it would be executed to anyone's satisfaction. Some of the pieces are there, but not enough to do any more than frustrate the participants. The program is little more than a website at the moment. There is certainly a need. It would be great to have a real program. I think this one needs more effort to be credible. The reason none of the mentors are listed is because only a few have been identified. The program is aspirational but unfunded and as best I can tell, unloved. After being invited to a planning session for the program a couple of weeks ago I walked out with very low confidence that it would be executed to anyone’s satisfaction. Some of the pieces are there, but not enough to do any more than frustrate the participants.

]]> By: Jay Cuthrell http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2679214 Jay Cuthrell Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:43:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2679214 Spot on, Josh. Spot on. Variety in these programs is essential as the climates vary in both the definition of "downtown" and what it means to be in a localized mix of disciplines. Whereas many bizdev groups in the Southeast might be regarded as a cherry picking panel of favoritism, a program like this really does open up the possibilities to a wider array of people and models for funding beyond the seed. As someone that traveled most of 2007-2008 through the RDU to ATL path across SC, the NPR coverage and other radio spots with business and incubator oriented content matched my own understanding of the business climate for that area. The buzz is taking form. I know there is a lot of talent there so I'd expect to see some notable results by this time next year. Spot on, Josh. Spot on.

Variety in these programs is essential as the climates vary in both the definition of “downtown” and what it means to be in a localized mix of disciplines. Whereas many bizdev groups in the Southeast might be regarded as a cherry picking panel of favoritism, a program like this really does open up the possibilities to a wider array of people and models for funding beyond the seed.

As someone that traveled most of 2007-2008 through the RDU to ATL path across SC, the NPR coverage and other radio spots with business and incubator oriented content matched my own understanding of the business climate for that area. The buzz is taking form.

I know there is a lot of talent there so I’d expect to see some notable results by this time next year.

]]> By: Aston http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2678940 Aston Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:45:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2678940 I'll tell you what, that $10k will probably go 3x-4x as far as the up to $20k you can get from YCombinator given the super-low cost of living in SC. I’ll tell you what, that $10k will probably go 3x-4x as far as the up to $20k you can get from YCombinator given the super-low cost of living in SC.

]]> By: Bob Case http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2678765 Bob Case Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:03:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2678765 While I think it's great to see more of these, I find it odd that this program doesn't list the names of any of the partners, mentors, or advisors on the site. 90% of the value of these programs is in the mentoring, connections, and advice given by the folks running the program. How can you decide if that's worth your time & company share if you don't know who it's coming from? South Carolina isn't exactly known for lots of successful tech startups and entreprenuers. While I think it’s great to see more of these, I find it odd that this program doesn’t list the names of any of the partners, mentors, or advisors on the site.
90% of the value of these programs is in the mentoring, connections, and advice given by the folks running the program. How can you decide if that’s worth your time & company share if you don’t know who it’s coming from?
South Carolina isn’t exactly known for lots of successful tech startups and entreprenuers.

]]> By: Josh Fraser http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2678642 Josh Fraser Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:16:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2678642 I think this program is great. I graduated from Clemson and know first-hand how much something like this is needed. The program is probably going to appeal to a different group of people than would apply to TechStars... and that's okay. I think this program is great. I graduated from Clemson and know first-hand how much something like this is needed. The program is probably going to appeal to a different group of people than would apply to TechStars… and that’s okay.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2678600 Andrew Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:58:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2678600 Cornell University recently launched a startup incubator in 2008 for undergraduate students called eLab (http://www.elabstartup.com/). There seems to be a strong trend on the east coast lately to promote entrepreneurship. Cornell University recently launched a startup incubator in 2008 for undergraduate students called eLab (http://www.elabstartup.com/). There seems to be a strong trend on the east coast lately to promote entrepreneurship.

]]> By: jdragon http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2678583 jdragon Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:52:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2678583 Start your own company without these idiots... Start your own company without these idiots…

]]> By: whoopie http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2678506 whoopie Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:14:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2678506 wantrapeneur camps are 2009's pet rocks. wantrapeneur camps are 2009’s pet rocks.

]]> By: silicon valley dropout http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2678444 silicon valley dropout Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:47:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2678444 wow these guys are by far the cheapest and yet they want up to 10% gtfoh! wow these guys are by far the cheapest and yet they want up to 10% gtfoh!

]]> By: James http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/31/nextstart-gives-south-carolina-a-startup-incubator/comment-page-1/#comment-2678417 James Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:34:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=53169#comment-2678417 So many damn me 2's out there! So many damn me 2’s out there!

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