Venture Builder

Explore the world of business finance, venture capital and entrepreneurship with Michael Gurau, managing general partner at Clear Venture Partners in Portland.

Accidental entrepreneur
The man behind a Portland tech startup shares his fundraising story
From Nov. 30, 2009

Survival of the fittest
Tracking the changes of the early-stage VC industry
From Nov. 2, 2009

Shifting gears
Steps to getting a new venture past the checkered flag
From Oct. 5, 2009

Risky business
For experienced venture capitalists, fear of failure isn’t an option
From Sept. 7, 2009

Venturing opinions
Experience, and money, can make or break an early-stage deal
From August 10, 2009

Mind the gap
Dynamics of supply and demand stretches venture capitalists
From July 13, 2009

Propelled to succeed
An interview with Richard Lugg of SonicBlue Aerospace
From June 15, 2009

Replenishing venture
An effective program may have a new lease on life thanks to a pending bill
From May 18, 2009  

Mega mentality
The time is ripe for a regional approach to New England’s economic development
From April 20, 2009

The good with the bad
Finding opportunities in the stimulus package and capital markets
From March 23, 2009

What Mills means
How a Karen Mills Small Business Administration might help your company
From Feb. 23, 2009

Stakeholder alignments
Venture investors wear many hats, and that can cause multiple conflicts
From Jan. 26, 2009

Beating the odds
How to catch a venture capitalist’s attention when a recession increases your competition
From Dec. 29, 2008

Scripting success
A conversation with serial entrepreneur and pharmaceutical expert Jean Hoffman
From Dec. 1, 2008

Reading the fine print
Decoding important details in an investment agreement protects owner and investor
From Nov. 3, 2008

Getting to know us
Before you accept a venture capitalist’s offer, make sure you know a thing or two about them
From Oct. 6, 2008

The parent trap
Investors and entrepreneurs may not see eye to eye when it comes to raising a corporate child
From Sept. 8, 2008

Truth or dare
If you want a venture capitalist's backing, better tell the whole truth and nothing but
From Aug. 7, 2008

The race is on
Whether you’re a first mover or fast follower, beware of the roadblocks in the race for market share
From July 14, 2008

The tech startup
A conversation with Peter Murray, founder and chief technology officer of Portland-based Quantrix
From June 16, 2008