Jeff Carter

Jeff Carter

Co-Founder
West Loop Ventures, Hyde Park Angels

Introduction

co-founded Hyde Park Angels. Was a trader, and traded my own money-contrary to a lot of guys out there-I wasn't a broker. My word is my bond. Try to help you out even if I am not invested, and seek to make Chicago the best place around for supporting startups. We have a good base, but can do more.

Interests

Interests: 
Founding startups
Lean startups
Marketing
Sales/Biz Dev
Social media/PR
Wordpress
Women in tech
Industries: 
eCommerce
Education
Fashion/Apparel
Financial
News/Media
Payments
Social
Transportation
Travel

Availability

Type: Co-founder, Work for equity, Freelance or contract, Consulting, Full-time

Links

http://www.pointsandfigures.com

Activity

Jeff posted a blog: If You Can Connect Corporations to Startups, Now is a Good Time
“ With TechStars Chicago class fully underway, it's time to ask the community to help them in a unique way.  Over the years, the startup community has had great support from all kinds of people.  However, in order to grow the community, we ne... ”
06/17/2013 view
Jeff posted a blog: Remember the Fallen This Weekend
“ Memorial Day is a weekend to remember the fallen.  We have so much to be thankful for in the US because of those that have gone before us.Chicago has a special place in World War Two history.  GI's trained here at Great Lakes Naval Air Stat... ”
05/24/2013 view
Jeff posted a blog: How Would You Welcome Vets To Chicago?
“ Just watched a piece on 60 Minutes.  Vets are coming back from the Middle East wars and are wondering how they can become entrepreneurs.God bless 'em.  Can't we figure out a way to help these guys out in Chicago?  They understand... ”
05/12/2013 view
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Jeff Carter
Jeff Carter on 02/18/2013 02:42 pm

I am running into startups that haven't hired very good attorneys. If you are a startup, be certain your attorney knows what the heck they are doing. I can recommend some-but there are others. An attorney that screws up even a little can doom your fundraising going forward. Make sure they have been in the startup rodeo before.

Moss Schermerhorn
Moss Schermerhorn on 02/20/2013 10:33 am

Great legal work can be prohibitively expensive. Do you have any advice for startups trying to find the best value?

Brian Shields
Brian Shields on 02/19/2013 06:37 pm

Great advice, thanks Jeff. I think a problem arises when startups hire the best attorney they can find but then as they get deeper into their development they come across an attorney who they realize would have been better to work with from the beginning, especially when the conversations turn to tax law, private placements, etc. Depending on how far along the team is with the company's growth, would it better for them to start fresh with the right attorney?

Jeff Carter
Jeff Carter on 01/26/2013 01:53 pm

http://www.xconomy.com/san-francisco/2013/01/15/california-to-hit-startu... California hits startups with retroactive tax bills. Illinois take note. Don't dip into this well.

Jeff Carter
Jeff Carter on 11/12/2012 03:20 pm

Instant Office hours at 1871, I am in the HPA office. Come on in and chat.

Jeff Carter
Jeff Carter on 10/08/2012 07:28 am

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20121006/ISSUE01/310069978/the-ne...

Jeff Carter
Jeff Carter on 10/07/2012 09:26 pm

Speaking at the http://www.nacce2012.com/ conference tomorrow. If you have a free day, maybe attend?

my activity

Jeff posted a blog: If You Can Connect Corporations to Startups, Now is a Good Time
“ With TechStars Chicago class fully underway, it's time to ask the community to help them in a unique way.  Over the years, the startup community has had great support from all kinds of people.  However, in order to grow the community, we ne... ”
06/17/2013 view
Jeff posted a blog: Remember the Fallen This Weekend
“ Memorial Day is a weekend to remember the fallen.  We have so much to be thankful for in the US because of those that have gone before us.Chicago has a special place in World War Two history.  GI's trained here at Great Lakes Naval Air Stat... ”
05/24/2013 view
Jeff posted a blog: How Would You Welcome Vets To Chicago?
“ Just watched a piece on 60 Minutes.  Vets are coming back from the Middle East wars and are wondering how they can become entrepreneurs.God bless 'em.  Can't we figure out a way to help these guys out in Chicago?  They understand... ”
05/12/2013 view
Jeff commented on E-lign Marketing's Blog entry Your Customers Request a Website Overhaul
“ onedesigncompany.com does an excellent job with websites, and web redesign. ”
05/05/2013 view reply
Jeff posted a blog: Coordinating Communication in A Crisis
“ Terrible news from Boston today.  It was amazing how first responders were acting within seconds of the bombs exploding.Ironically, last year one of Hyde Park Angels members Richard Box began a startup company that was designed for just such an... ”
04/15/2013 view
Jeff posted a blog: Vote Early and Often!
“ The ITA Citylights Awards are out. There are a lot of great people and companies nominated.Selfishly, I am asking you to cast a ballot for a couple of people.  First, Jeff Hyman has done a masterful job with Retrofit.  It's a true startup t... ”
04/10/2013 view
Jeff answered Who are the best digital marketers in Chicago for Startups?
“ onedesgncompany.com ”
03/27/2013 view
Jeff Carter has a new connection.
Jeff commented on Sharon Schneider's Blog entry The Entrepreneur's Hoax, and Why I Won't Play Along
“ Yup, great advice and goes for the investors too! Investors shouldn't make commitments they can't keep or follow up on. That keeps entrepreneurs from "crushing it", or at least doing well. ”
03/03/2013 view reply
Jeff Carter has a new connection.

recent blog posts

Jeff Carter
If You Can Connect Corporations to Startups, Now is a Good Time
With TechStars Chicago class fully underway, it's time to ask the community to help them in a unique way.  Over the years, the startup community has had great support from all kinds of people.   However, in order to grow the community, we need to engage the local big corporations.  ...
06/17/2013
VIEWS: 85
Jeff Carter
Remember the Fallen This Weekend
Memorial Day is a weekend to remember the fallen.  We have so much to be thankful for in the US because of those that have gone before us. Chicago has a special place in World War Two history.  GI's trained here at Great Lakes Naval Air Station.  Naval aviators (never pilots) flew...
05/24/2013
VIEWS: 47
Jeff Carter
How Would You Welcome Vets To Chicago?
Just watched a piece on 60 Minutes.  Vets are coming back from the Middle East wars and are wondering how they can become entrepreneurs. God bless 'em. 
05/12/2013
VIEWS: 106
Jeff Carter
Coordinating Communication in A Crisis
Terrible news from Boston today.  It was amazing how first responders were acting within seconds of the bombs exploding. Ironically, last year one of Hyde Park Angels members Richard Box began a startup company that was designed for just such an emergency.  
04/15/2013
TAGS: Coordinating Communication in A Crisis
VIEWS: 102
Jeff Carter
Vote Early and Often!
The ITA Citylights Awards are out. There are a lot of great people and companies nominated. Selfishly, I am asking you to cast a ballot for a couple of people.  First, Jeff Hyman has done a masterful job with Retrofit.  It's a true startup that moved from California to Chicago.  He's...
04/10/2013
VIEWS: 174

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