TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Women have made great inroads into the tech world in recent years, but there remains a long way to go before we reach a truly equitable state of affairs in workforce numbers, remuneration and product development. Since 2016, some 400 students, almost all women, have completed the course.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

It’s a new year – 2016. But putting no time into anchoring your beliefs because you’re too busy executing sales, marketing, support, product & engineering is an easy recipe for leadership drift. You don’t have unlimited equity to dole out. Developing trusting relationships with peers is critical.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Entrepreneurs who are looking to attract investors need to develop and pitch a plan -- preferably written -- that answers every potential investor question about your startup before it is asked. What are your specific marketing and sales plans? How big is the funding request, and how much equity will you give?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2016

For example, at any given moment in your business, you may be limited by development, marketing, or sales. These days, there are many companies around the world, with the skills and equipment you need, ready to assist with development resources, marketing programs, or call centers immediately.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

You don’t have to fight for your equity, and no one can slow you down in decision making. Spread your equity internally to build the team. Bootstrapping doesn’t mean that you don’t share equity. Thus they will insist on a sale or public offering at every opportunity, which will likely force you out.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

After listening to hundreds of startup pitches, and reading even more business plans, most new venture investors develop their own favorite list of “red flags” that signal the beginning of the end of their interest. Even non-profits need money to scale, but their pitch should be to philanthropists, not equity investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2016

If your new venture is still in the idea or development stages, don’t even think about a high valuation. Don’t be afraid to give up equity to get a small share of a very large pot. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/29/2016. Opportunity and scalability are unlimited. How well does your new company stack-up today?

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