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Venky talks about the future of VC investing, including what’s hot in the enterprise, social media, and what will change in the tech industry…
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Menlo Congratulates EdgeCast Networks
Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) today announced its plans to acquire EdgeCast Networks, the Santa Monica-based content delivery network (CDN).
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Partners and Suppliers Are a Company’s Biggest Security Risks
The actions of your suppliers and business partners can have an outsized influence on your company’s reputation and the bottom line.
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Secure Your Network from Modern Hazards
Traditional security measures don’t stand a chance in a data-centric world. But within the crisis lie opportunities for IT security pros.
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The Micro-Cap IPO Disappearing Act
Imagine the following success story: Sharp-eyed entrepreneur with a great idea goes to see venture capitalist. He raises a couple million dollars to develop a…
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Foosball, Purple Squirrels, and Speed Dating
As startups, we recognize that managing our precious resources of limited cash and employees’ time to find the elusive purple squirrels requires a serious game plan.
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The Future of the Data Center
The data center circa 2013 is a virtualizing vortex, but the Sea, one of Palo Alto’s premier eateries, felt like the eye of the…
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Why We Need Don Draper Mentality
“You are the product. You feeling something. That’s what sells.” —Donald F. Draper, Creative Director, Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce (Mad Men)
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The Right Now Economy: The Next Wave of Startup Success
Every technology cycle is driven by a huge disruptive new trend in innovation, such as the PC, the internet/telecom boom, or the rise of social…
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Menlo Ventures Welcomes Venky Ganesan as New Managing Director
Today, we are pleased to announce that Venky Ganesan will be joining the Menlo team as a new Managing Director.
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Silicon Minds: DuBose Montgomery
In 1976, when I was 27 years old, I co-founded our venture capital firm, Menlo Ventures.
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Innovation Trends in Security Investing
Cyber and mobile security are board-level and investment topics for organizations across all industries today.