This episode is brought to you by TIKR. Join the free beta today at TIKR.com/hiveThis week we chat with Michael Girdley. Michael's list of accomplishments and ventures would take up the rest of this description! In short, he loves building businesses and creating products that resonate with customers. He's the founder of Geekdom Fund, CodeUp and his newly launched fund, Dura Software. The conversation covers all things venture capital, start-up business, as well as Michael's personal background and passions. We also discuss the types of companies Michael looks to invest in, as well as pitfalls of traditional value-based investment strategies. Here's the outline: [[[[[[[[[[[[[[If you enjoyed this conversation and want to learn more about Michael, give him a follow on Twitter here. Also, if you or someone you know is interested in selling their software business, check out Dura Software.