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Do people expect unusual services from a board member who is also a lawyer? Gordon himself does not serve on boards for this reason. He wants to keep a clear role for himself and maintain a straightforward attorney-client relationship. He wa
Early in his career, Gordon was influenced by some of Silicon Valley's great founders. He started out as a mechanical engineering student at Stanford and developed a strong relationship with a professor who challenged his assumptions and force
A common problem Mandelbaum sees in new companies is an unwillingness of the founder to let go. The mark of a great entrepreneur is the ability to recognize what skills you have and what tasks would better be left up to someone else, she says.
Mandelbaum moved into the outdoor toy market because she loves sports and outdoor games. She is thriving at Monitor because they focus on companies that have developed innovative applications for technologies that exist, rather than brave new
Mandelbaum answers the questions: How much of my business idea should I reveal to investors? She believes that if you have a great team and a developed idea, it is fine to talk about the idea with investors. If you never talk about it, it wil
Even without money for salaries, people are often attracted to companies with equity, says Mandelbaum. Obviously, equity is more attractive for people early on in their careers without a family to support and mortgage payments to make, she add
Mandelbaum believes that the best, and arguably most valuable, part of business school is the people you meet. She recommends working before going into business school to provide some experience that can be shared among classmates. Though the
Mandelbaum recommends trying to meet someone that has connections in the venture capital community. It is very difficult to approach a venture firm unsolicited, but much easier with the introduction of an influential person in the community.
Mandelbaum believes that one is born an entrepreneur. A person can learn the basics of entrepreneurship, but the willingness and eagerness to take risks should come naturally and cannot be taught. A great entrepreneur is someone who keeps the
Mandelbaum is optimistic about the opportunities in the market today based on her assessment of holiday parties, which she believes are a valuable indicator of market climate.
Mandelbaum sold her first major company, Skyline Toys, when the company was at a critical juncture: they either need to find a strategic partner or raise a lot of money. A perfect partner was found in IDEO, and she sold the company. Mandelbaum
Mandelbaum did not consciously make the decision to shift her life's work, but was asked by two friends to help them with their new venture firm. This was in 2002, and a very difficult time to start this type of company. She got very involved
When putting together a team, Fern Mandelbaum, Partner at Monitor Venture Partners, focuses on the CEO. She looks for someone who is incredibly committed, persevering, a great listener, attracts talented people, and knows their strengths and w
Mandelbaum suggests that one should surround themselves with really great people in order to bolster their chances of success. But how can we meet these people? She explains that you can meet people anywhere, from Border's to the supermarket.
The paradox in starting a company is trying to get funding without any team while trying to get a team without any funding, says Mandelbaum. She also emphasizes that the solution to the paradox is to find a way just get to that next step, wher
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