In helping companies reach that ultimate goal, and determining how to keep raising the bar, our partners and advisors stimulate management teams' capacity to tackle big issues.

Big Thinking
Our partners have deep experience within numerous technology segments, with countless companies. Everyday we look at new business ideas, new companies, and think about where markets and technologies are headed.

As a result, we bring to the table a finely honed perspective—and help entrepreneurs think beyond their own segments and forecast how markets are emerging.

Together, we spend the time needed to analyze and act on the ever-changing array of strategic issues.

Networking
No one company could possibly have the definitive network to tap or links to every needed information source. That's why August Capital extends their contact and information base as needed to their portfolio companies.

But it's more than just opening August Capital's "collective rolodex" or pinpointing the right URL information link. We know the capabilities of our recommended resources and the results they'll deliver—and know when management teams might need specific assistance.

We also provide opportunities for our portfolio companies' management teams to get to know each other and learn from real-time experiences. As examples, we have live email groups, regular roundtable gatherings to discuss key topics, dinner speaker programs, and industry social events.

And sometimes, we just get together to have a good time and make some new friends.

Recruiting
Finding the right people, creating the right team occupies a lot of management's time and mindshare. We all know that your most valuable assets are your employees.

So, we get involved as needed to make this job easier, more efficient, and ultimately successful.

We help you evaluate what type of professional you'll need for different positions. We examine internal and market timing considerations for when to bring on board key employees. We offer our opinions about where to look and what sources to use for recruiting.

Of course, we're part of your key candidate interview team—carefully evaluating the capabilities and fit of final candidates. And, when needed, we'll do our best to help you sell and close that perfect candidate.

Market Leadership
In essence, August Capital works with companies that intend to divert the course of a market and evolve its essential nature. We often invest in concepts before the rest of the world—because being ahead of the game usually counts.

But time is relative. Some efforts are up and running quickly. Others need time for gestation. We have the confidence to support both.

It's about betting on companies that enable big change, enable a whole new way of thinking.