Dave ParkerWhy Techstars #GiveFirst Died — Mentors Be AwareThis week, Techstars announced its new strategy, including closing the City Programs in Seattle and Boulder (etc) and moving their…3 min read·Feb 23, 2024----
Dave ParkerPrepping for Exit — a Founder’s Perspective on M&A — Issue #18It’s a good time to not be tone-deaf as a founder and CEO.4 min read·Apr 10, 2020----
Dave ParkerHaving a Plan to Exit Doesn’t Mean You Have To SellYou don’t have to be actively preparing to sell your company — but you should have the groundwork in place if and when you want to sell.4 min read·Dec 11, 2019----
Dave ParkerPrepping your Startup for ExitIs it time to sell your company? Preparing to exit your startup can be an emotional process, filled with ups and downs — and that’s even…2 min read·Nov 6, 2019----
Dave Parker#LebanonProtest — Well, that was unexpected!This story was originally posted on www.dkparker.com. I’m an American Entrepreneur that supports founders and Startup Ecosystem Builders.6 min read·Oct 20, 2019----
Dave ParkerThe Only 10 Slides You Need in Your Pitch — Refreshed (it’s 13)For years I’ve been directing founders to the Guy Kawasaki 10 20 30 Slides blog post. It’s a great post and very relevant if you have an…14 min read·Oct 9, 2019----
Dave ParkerManaging a Successful Startup BoardOriginally Posted on DKParker.com5 min read·Feb 22, 2019----
Dave ParkerIs Your Pitch Venture Ready? Pitch Checklist(Originally published on DKParker.com/blog)12 min read·Mar 8, 2018----
Dave ParkerStartup Marketing: Funnel BreakdownThis post originally posted on DKParker.com8 min read·Jan 12, 2018----
Dave ParkerTop 10 Books from my 100 Book 2017 Goals Plus 2018 GoalsI’ve never been great about New Year’s Resolutions — but I’m a fan of goals. Goals can be a challenge because we set unrealistic goals at…6 min read·Jan 2, 2018----