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10 Steps To Second Stage Success For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

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The Perils of Founder Fighting

Both Sides of the Table

Of course it makes no sense to have great people management and a crappy product. ” Of course we all go into businesses expecting to be aligned with our co-founders but over time life changes. Equity for the future? One founder has more risk tolerance and the other wants to be conservative.

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10 Keys To Surviving From A Startup To An Enterprise

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

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10 Keys To Evolution From A Startup To An Enterprise

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

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10 Steps To Scaling Your Startup Toward A Fortune 500

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

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The Next Business Stage Requires Aggressive Growth

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

But of course all of these things are intertwined. Obviously you need to be mentally flexible enough to spot if your instincts were wrong and a change of course is necessary. You don’t have unlimited equity to dole out. Know what you believe is important. Stick up for your principles – even if others cast doubts.

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