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7 Keys To Scaling Your Startup To Be The Next Unicorn

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, that means a mindset willing to give up much more equity, and taking on a whole new level of risk. Bring in an experienced Board and world-class leaders. Of course, customer relationships, and penetration into new market segments are also critical elements. Isolate marketing from sales for maximum customer focus.

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Down bad

TechCrunch LA

Few companies have to deal with the stressed of both crypto and public markets like Coinbase which laid off more than 1,100 people this week, but plenty of startups raised mega-rounds in 2021 to theoretically future-proof their companies. I don’t even think digital assets [are] an asset class. pic.twitter.com/AacdhK3cw4.

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7 Ways To Highlight Your Personal Value To Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

As you may have seen on the Shark Tank TV show, offering a tiny equity amount for a large investment will not endear you to investors. They need to believe your valuation, based on current revenue and intellectual property, and feel the equity offered gives them a real return for the risk. Never underestimate the power of you.

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