Mendelson’s Musings
"Tales from a VC and recovering drummer, software guy, lawyer."
Author: Jason Mendelson is co-founder and managing director of Foundry Group, a Boulder, Colo.-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage information technology companies, and a managing director and general counsel at Mobius Venture Capital, also based in Boulder. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado Law School.
Blawg Related Categories: Careers • Lawyer Pay • Law Firms • Law Practice Management • University of Colorado • In-house Lawyer • Law Professor
Recent Posts from Mendelson’s Musings
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Going Back To School
This past weekend, I went back to Ann Arbor, Mi to attend my 10th law school reunion. Normally, I get hives when I'm around too many lawyers, but it was a fun event and reconnecting…
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I Wish That I Had Invested In This Company
While at my 10 year Law School Reunion this weekend, I happened up a truck parked alongside the University of Michigan Student Union: This is a great idea. The truck parks outside the union, is…
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The DonorsChoose Blogger Challenge 2008
Yesterday, Micah Baldwin told me and a few other Colorado-based bloggers about the DonorsChoose Challenge. I decided to put up the DonorsChoose widget on my blog. There are already got a bunch of great Colorado…
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Politics and Music
Today, we published an article on our Foundry Group blog about the strange dance of politics and music. Specifically, we’ve been following the royalty negotiations and legislative actions surrounding Pandora. I've been an active participant…
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Fill Out Your Brackets For September Madness!
In all the upheaval of the financial markets, it's nice to see someone with a sense of humor. My friend, Eric Jensen sent this to me today. Get your picks into me. The winner will…
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We Want You - To Work In Boulder
Do you want a job? Do you want to work in Boulder? Do you want an all expenses paid trip out here to interview? Do I have the deal for you... Boulder is looking for…
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Armageddon?
Amid the craziness of Wall Street, the U.S. auto industry, and Matt Millen finally being fired by the Lions, I received the most bizarre gift today. EVER. Clearly this is a sign that the world…
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How Do I Deal With The Press?
The other day, I was chatting with a local venture capitalist who remarked that Foundry Group has received some nice press coverage during our first year of existence. While true and absolutely appreciated, I am…
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Vote No On Amendment 55
If you are a Colorado voter, you have a very important choice to make this Fall on Amendment 55. You will be asked approve an amendment to the state's constitution effectively ending "at will" employment…
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Glenn, You Might Want To Talk To Your Pilots
It's been no secret that United Airlines pilots want CEO Glenn Tilton to step down. However, when they are passing out wrist bracelets to passengers, you might have a problem. I now have my first…