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What is it Like to Negotiate a VC Round?

Both Sides of the Table

” Today I want to talk about how a VC thinks about equity pricing on your round and particularly if you’re coming off of a convertible note. This was until about 2009 because most the investments in companies came from one, maybe two, sources. Those are the big three. So let’s simplify down to: Ownership %.

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What is the Right Burn Rate at a Startup Company?

Both Sides of the Table

In a world where the economy only heads in one direction (read: 2009-2014) most investors & entrepreneurs forget to pay attention to gross burn. So money spent should add equity value or create IP that eventually will. Best to make sure you’re aligned closely with your investor on this topic.

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Top 120 Startup Posts for 2010

SoCal CTO

Both Sides of the Table , July 22, 2010 An updated Digital Trends presentation - Jeff Hilimire , June 2, 2010 I do what I hate - Jessica Mah , January 7, 2010 Startup Equity Allocation - charliecrystle.com , January 11, 2010 When good investment decisions end up backing more women CEOs: Conversation with Cameron Lester at Azure Capital.

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