485 karma · joined March 23, 2007
If you're in town for Startup School, I highly recommend journeying up to SF afterward.
Denver's bike share is a blessing, especially for visitors who don't have a rental car.
One thing he forgets to mention is how companies raised capital back then. In the middle of 2007, fundraising was far different than it is today. The deal flows were much longer, accelerators such as YC were almost unheard of, and investors had less overall competition.
I remember going through fundraising with my last employer in 2007. We raised a $1.5 Series A (not a seed, something comparable to seeds today), had far less term sheets than companies get today, and winning a UC Berkeley business plan competition was our access to a pool of investors (unlike a demo day for YC, 500, Techstars).
How to meet them: - Follow them on twitter - Connect with them on Linkedin or FB - See if they speak or attend events.
It might be analogous to stalking but be incredibly classy with them. If they're not responsive, move onto your list of potential mentors. Hope this helps.