socalTECH

MAY 30, 2012

That's the idea behind a new startup, Fundable , headed by serial entrepreneur Wil Schroter , which allows you to use rewards -- product, company schwag, an even equity -- as a tool to get your startup to the next stage. We allow startups to raise money, both based on equity, as well as rewards. What's Fundable?

Startup 223

Startup Equity Venture Capital Ideas 223

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

It seems that most of you entrepreneurs I meet in my role as business advisor are convinced that starting a new business requires equity investors, exponential growth, and a plan to go public via IPO. Personal income is related to operations versus equity. With major investors, your equity and return is diluted and delayed.

Statistics 124

Statistics Equity Satisfaction Entrepreneur 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2021

As an active angel investor, I can tell you what doesn’t work is broadcasting your idea description to flocks of angels, hoping that one will swoop down to anoint you with funding. Here are eight key insights that will help you find a productive match: Angels want equity ownership, not causes. Angels prefer strong teams to big ideas.

Angel 126

Angel Funding Venture Capital Seed Funding 126

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

First of all, it’s more of an investment in people than in a business, since the startup is usually an idea barely half-baked when they need your money. Today most startup investors still register with the SEC as “ accredited ” investors before they buy any startup equity in the U.S. Join an existing angel investor group.

Invest 89

Invest Entrepreneur Startup Equity 89

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea. Thus it is always a question of what you qualify for, and what you are willing to give up, to turn your dream idea into a viable business.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Funding 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2022

Here are some basic principles: Angels invest in people, more often than they invest in ideas. This is another very popular website for raising equity or debt investments for startups. Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning. The challenge is to find the right angel for you, and for your situation.

Startup 135

Startup Keiretsu Platform Invest 135

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea. Thus it is always a question of what you qualify for, and what you are willing to give up, to turn your dream idea into a viable business.

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Funding Startup Equity Examples 107

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The company’s stock tanked by more than 26 percent, representing a $230 billion reduction in market cap and a $31 billion drop in Zuckerberg’s personal net worth. Plenty of analysts shared that this was the biggest dollar amount single-day drop for a company’s market cap ever. added things.

Marketing 246

Marketing Newsletter Technical Review News 246

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea. Thus it is always a question of what you qualify for, and what you are willing to give up, to turn your dream idea into a viable business.

Startup 113

Startup Entrepreneur Funding Equity 113

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

First of all, it’s more of an investment in people than in a business, since the startup is usually an idea barely half-baked when they need your money. Today most startup investors still register with the SEC as “ accredited ” investors before they buy any startup equity in the U.S. Join an existing angel investor group.

Invest 73

Invest Startup Equity Incubator 73

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

With those two funding rounds all equity-based, to buy up property itself and provide $10,000 cash advances to all sellers, Sundae previously also raised a debt fund from high net worth individuals, and it has a “very large” debt facility from Goldman Sachs that it also non-dilutive, Stech said.

Sales 282

Sales Demand San Diego Funding 282

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2019

This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. Under all of these, net income flows easily into your personal income. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans.

Startup 77

Startup Equity Entrepreneur Course 77

Tech Coast Venture Network

APRIL 22, 2010

Often, this also involves a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) if you’re a home owner with equity. In order to qualify, you have to have high net worth, a strong credit score and significant skin in the game. and remember ideas alone have NO value. Traditional Bank Loans. Remember, help is only a mentor away.

Startup 124

Startup Tech Coast Angels TCVN Incubator 124

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

First of all, it’s more of an investment in people than in a business, since the startup is usually an idea barely half-baked when they need your money. Today you still need to be registered with the SEC as an “ accredited ” investor to legally buy any startup equity in the U.S. Join an existing Angel investor group. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Startup Invest Incubator 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2017

This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. Under all of these, net income flows easily into your personal income. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans.

Entrepreneur 69

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Course 69

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2019

Here are some basic principles: Angels invest in people, more often than they invest in ideas. This is another very popular website for raising equity or debt investments for startups. Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning. The challenge is to find the right angel for you, and for your situation.

Angel 96

Angel Keiretsu Invest Networking 96

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

As an active angel investor, I can tell you what doesn’t work is broadcasting your idea description to flocks of angels, hoping that one will swoop down to anoint you with funding. Here are eight key insights that will help you find a productive match: Angels want equity ownership, not causes. Angels prefer strong teams to big ideas.

Angel 106

Angel Startup Venture Capital Seed Funding 106

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2013

This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. Under all of these, net income flows easily into your personal income. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans.

Startup 92

Startup Entrepreneur Equity Course 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

Don’t believe the urban myth that you can sketch your idea on a napkin, and professional investors will throw money at you. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. Bartering services for equity.

Technical Review 103

Technical Review Equity Incubator Venture Capital 103

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

First of all, it’s more of an investment in people than in a business, since the startup is usually an idea barely half-baked when they need your money. Today you still need to be registered with the SEC as an “ accredited ” investor to legally buy any startup equity. Join an existing Angel investor group. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 87

Startup Invest Incubator Ideas 87

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Bootstrapping avoids all the cost, pain, and distractions of finding angels or VCs, and allows you to keep control and all your hard-earned equity for yourself. Take little to no net profit. Network big to get connections and ideas, but do the work yourself. If you do, there probably won''t ever be a long run! Do it yourself.

Organization 111

Organization Startup Summary Entrepreneur 111

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. Under all of these, net income flows easily into your personal income. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Course 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2016

People are even talking about “decacorns" -- investable companies with net worth now exceeding $10 billion -- like Dropbox and Pinterest. Sweat equity. Equity crowdfunding. This term is currently applied to recent startups who profess a current valuation which exceeds $1 billion. Could your startup be the next one?

Startup 57

Startup Software Review Equity Invest 57

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

First of all, it’s more of an investment in people than in a business, since the startup is usually an idea barely half-baked when they need your money. Today you still need to be registered with the SEC as an “ accredited ” investor to legally buy any startup equity. Join an existing Angel investor group.

Startup 91

Startup Invest Incubator Ideas 91

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Jed Simon: The idea came from recognizing a pain point in the ad tech ecosystem. But, we have a non-equity dilutive product, and we accelerate cash flow. We spoke with Jed Simon the firm's CEO and founder, about the company. Tell us a little bit about what FastPay is about? On one hand, you've got publishers, on the other, advertisers.

Advertising 133

Advertising .Net Startup Funding 133

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

Don’t believe the urban myth that you can sketch your idea on a napkin, and professional investors will throw money at you. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. Bartering services for equity.

Startup 93

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 93

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Here are some basic principles: Angels invest in people, more often than they invest in ideas. This is another very popular website for raising equity or debt investments for startups. Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning. The challenge is to find the right Angel for you, and for your situation. and Dave McClure.

Angel 115

Angel Startup Funding Keiretsu 115

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2017

Here are some basic principles: Angels invest in people, more often than they invest in ideas. This is another very popular website for raising equity or debt investments for startups. Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning. The challenge is to find the right angel for you, and for your situation. and Dave McClure.

Angel 67

Angel Keiretsu Invest Networking 67

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2013

Here are some basic principles: Angels invest in people, more often than they invest in ideas. This is another very popular website for raising equity or debt investments for startups. Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning. The challenge is to find the right Angel for you, and for your situation. and Dave McClure.

Angel 108

Angel Keiretsu Organization Invest 108

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Bootstrapping avoids all the cost, pain, and distractions of finding angels or VCs, and allows you to keep control and all your hard-earned equity for yourself. Take little to no net profit. Network big to get connections and ideas, but do the work yourself. If you do, there probably won't ever be a long run! Do it yourself.

Tips 96

Tips Startup Summary Entrepreneur 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

Don’t believe the urban myth that you can sketch your idea on a napkin, and people will throw money at you. A startup incubator is a company, university, or other organization which provides resources for equity to nurture young companies, helping them to survive and grow during the startup period when they are most vulnerable.

Funding 59

Funding Startup Technical Review Equity 59

socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2010

Richards , who most recently sold The NTI Group to Blackboard, and previously also was CEO of Vivendi Universal Net USA, the founding president and COO of MP3.com, When I invest I look for an idea, and how I operate, it's more about the team. One of the more successful serial entrepreneurs here in Southern California has been Robin D.

Startup 223

Startup Content Sites CTO Coach 223

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Equity Focused – Display your belief in the startup by negotiating for an out-sized stock option grant, in exchange for a lower base salary. If you do not have a significant other, you may be able to call upon your family to provide a temporary financial safety net. Venturettes are discussed more fully in Small Ideas, Big Benefits.

Startup 205

Startup Entrepreneur Help Invest 205

Berkonomics

APRIL 17, 2014

It’s similar to microfinance, but for the most part using equity instead of a low-interest loan. Are you an artist with a new record, a new movie idea, a new small product to offer? Perhaps you can attract a large number of investors who just want to support your idea, or get discounts for your product.

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.Net Pricing Ideas Invest 209

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2011

What's your background, and where did the idea for the business come from? Every business can benefit from video, whether they're a law firm, a restaurant, a hotel, or a plumber--we're casting a wide net on the kinds of businesses we work with. That's really our business plan. Sam Rogoway: Yes, it has. How is the company funded?

Networking 150

Networking Search Engine Optimization Product Startup 150

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

We get a lot more emails from women entrepreneurs who say they are a high net worth in their community and we should come and help boost the number of angel investors in their companies. The women in the program commit $5,000 and invest as a group of woman in a social venture in exchange for equity. That is something I am aware of.

Mentor 84

Mentor Invest Entrepreneur Startup 84

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

We exchanged ideas when I was an entrepreneur along side him in NorCal in 05-07 and my point-of-view on founder / VC relationships hasn’t shifted even 1% since I went to the dark side. The net effect for [my company] for example is we are now doing reasonably well. We trade emails on the topic of entrepreneurship often.

Venture Capital 329

Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Entrepreneur 329