Wednesday, February 4, 2009

You Know You're a Bookaholic When...

-You've figured out a way to read books in the shower without getting your book wet.
-You pack all your books for a trip but forget your underwear.
-You're packing for a romantic weekend away with significant other and you give more thought to which books to take than to which nightgown is your sexiest.
-You become murderous when you discover a friend lost a book you loaned her.
-Your twin sons' names are Rhett and Ashley. (I'd never name my kid after Ashley!)
-You call in sick so you can finish reading a book.
-It's 2am and you think "just another chapter" and do the same thing at 3am when you know you have to get up in 4 hours and work.

All those who read this and felt they could relate to it... and can feel a small smile coming up as you admit to being a bookaholic- ping me! I have a venture in mind and I'd like tips from people who are as big geeks as me :D

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Okay! I will shoot first.
Question 1: Funding?

Anonymous said...

Some pointers:
1)Addressing opportunity in terms of size and money correctly - not too less not too much!
2)What is the peak amount of money required? How shall the funds be disbersed (stage wise)?
3)Do you have a killer product demo? It really helps.
4)If you are not good at negotiations, get an investment banker involved.
5)Do not give out too much information too soon. Sign an NDA if you need to.
6)If there are multiple partners (and there are usually), do not assume that all are informed well about your product.

More to come soon! Cheers and best of luck!

RA said...

Thanks to both of you :)