Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

I like the summary of the competitive reality in a new book, “ Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age ,” by Ram Charan, who relates a wealth of current experience from global clients: Customers expect a personalized experience. You need to be part of a larger ecosystem. These tolerate negative cash flows for growth.

Competition 142

Competition Software Review Social Media Customer 142

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2018

The buyer is shopping for equity in startups and the seller is looking for cash in exchange for equity and shared governing control of his or her company. Kai taught me that the key metric to whether a sales process is going well is “engagement.” Summary I hope I’ve been able to persuade you that data rooms are waste.

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Funding Venture Capital Startup Email 336

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 16, 2015

Expect to be diluted by 20-25% with each equity round. They’re typically issued at a 10-20% discount to equity depending on the timeframe; higher range is for longer timeframes. Examples of milestones: traction as measured by user numbers and user engagement; financial metrics such as cash flow and revenue. Venture debt.

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Equity Funding 40

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. You can bolster this position by including a Letter of Intent (LOI), contract summaries, or even testimonials. Financial forecast and metrics. Executive team.

Competition 113

Competition Metrics Startup Invest 113

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. You can bolster this position by including a Letter of Intent (LOI), contract summaries, or even testimonials. Financial forecast and metrics. Executive team.

Competition 116

Competition Metrics Startup Sales 116

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. You can bolster this position by including a Letter of Intent (LOI), contract summaries, or even testimonials. Financial forecast and metrics. Executive team.

Invest 74

Invest Tips Competition Metrics 74

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

Watch the 30-minute interview to hear why but summary notes below. He believes that one of the financial metrics taught at business schools and reinforced by Wall Street has accelerated offshoring of industries. ” Money is not debt or equity but a “license to use their capital.” Then there is a royalty rate.

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Venture Capital Education Offshore Outsource Development 403