David Cole


Different Routes: Ashton-tate

Aug 1, 1984

Software companies may be in a better position than most high-technology companies to avoid venture capital in the early stages of development. Largely d...  Read story

No Secrets;

By Joshua Hyatt |  Jun 1, 1985

GENERAL MOtors Corp. wants to know absolutely everything about Richard Lindgren's business -- details on its profit and loss figures, manufacturing capaci...  Read story

Preselling The Company

By Robert A. Mamis |  Apr 1, 1986

The acquisition of Forefront was arranged and the dowry was set before the company was even born.  Read story

60-Second Business Plan: Circular Logic

By Tahl Raz |  Jul 1, 2002

You've got to be either crazy or brave to think you could make a buck in Internet advertising these days. But that's just what John Strisower has in mind.  Read story

Why Smart Companies Are Saying No To Venture Capital

By Joel Kotkin |  Aug 1, 1984

It seemed, at first, like the logical next act in the classic entrepreneurial script. Having developed his new database software on his home-built Heathk...  Read story

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