Software Industry Op-Eds
- The Future of Open Source - 2010
New survey findings suggest open source solutions may have reached a "tipping point" based on increased private and public sector adoption and a reputation for delivering business impact.
By Michael J. Skok, North Bridge Venture Partners · May 26, 2010 - Seven Summit Strategies for Reaching the Top
Ascending the highest mountain outside the Himalayas and building a software company share many of the same strategies for success according to one venture capitalist, serial entrepreneur and outdoor adventurist.
By Gordon Ritter, Emergence Capital Partners · March 17, 2010 - A VC Model for the Recession
Today's economy means venture capitalists and private equity firms must map a new course.
By Richard S. Garnick, The ConJoin Group · August 25, 2009 - The Death of Enterprise Software?
Enterprise startups are becoming an endangered species. Here's why we should care and how a reinvented "spin-in" model can reinvigorate innovation in the software industry.
By Bruce Cleveland, InterWest Partners · May 19, 2009 - How to Survive - and Thrive
It's not the apocalypse but it is time for savvy, strong leadership at young tech companies. Here are ten tools for a recession survival kit.
By Bryan Stolle, Mohr Davidow Ventures · December 10, 2008 - Best Practices for a Successful Exit
The former CEO of SurfControl explains growth and leadership techniques that lead to successful exit strategies for software firms.
By Pat Sueltz, LogLogic · August 11, 2008 - Strategic Entrepreneurism in the New Economy
Designing a startup for acquisition means software entrepreneurs must follow a new path to success
By Jon B. Fisher · June 16, 2008 - 7 Key Requirements for Private Clouds
Software vendors must be aware of the essential ingredients for successfully managing private clouds.
By Martin Harris, Platform Computing · August 25, 2010 - Best of Breed vs. Suite in the SaaS Era
Sina Moatamed, CIO of BendPak/Ranger, explains the trade-offs involved his SaaS ERP purchase decision process and proves everything old is new again.
By Maryann Jones Thompson, SandHill.com · August 2, 2010 - Software in an Age of "AND not OR"
Vinnie Mirchandani provides software companies tips on how to evolve into a "Renaissance organization" from his upcoming book "The New Polymath".
By Maryann Jones Thompson, SandHill.com · June 16, 2010 - Bessemer's Top 10 Laws for Cloud Computing
Running an on-demand company means abandoning many of the long-held tenets of software best practices and adhering to these new principles.
By Byron Deeter, Bessemer Venture Partners · November 10, 2009 - SaaS Vendors: Stop Thinking Like Software Companies!
Succeeding with an on-demand model requires ISVs to adopt a completely new mindset in order to avoid the commoditization trap.
By Lincoln Murphy, Sixteen Ventures · June 9, 2009 - Embracing a Reinvention Opportunity
By studying Carol Bartz' prospects as Yahoo's new CEO, executives across the technology industry can enhance their own reinvention strategies.
By Nilofer Merchant, Rubicon Consulting · March 24, 2009 - Killing Ideas That Waste Resources
In a down market, companies can slow their progress by developing too many ideas. "Murder Boarding" uses a 5-step process to recognize what matters and kill what distracts.
By Nilofer Merchant, Rubicon Consulting · October 20, 2008 - Capitalizing on the Cloud
Gartner calls it "transformational" but the enterprise potential of cloud computing depends on the resolution of four key issues for technology vendors.
By M.R. Rangaswami, Sand Hill Group · September 22, 2008 - Growing a Software Company on a Shoestring
The founder of Lambent Technologies shares his strategies for establishing and growing a company on a very limited budget.
By Shashikant Chaudhary, GlobalLogic · August 25, 2008 - The Mobile Bang Theory
New forces in mobile computing are coming together in a perfect storm, causing companies to think about their businesses in an entirely new paradigm.
By Jim Hemmer, Antenna Software · July 21, 2008 - The "Rock" of Enterprise Software
SandHill.com speaks to CEO John Chen about how Sybase has managed to not only hold strong but to thrive in the rapidly evolving software ecosystem.
By Maryann Jones Thompson, SandHill.com · April 14, 2008 - Software VC Outlook for 2008
It's not a particular business model or technology that'll get your company funded in 2008. The key is to solve a valuable business problem.
By Bryan Stolle, Mohr Davidow Ventures · March 17, 2008
