TechCrunch LA
JULY 19, 2022
Josh Kaplan and Dee Murthy, both founder and co-CEO of the Los Angeles–based company, started Ghost in 2021 after previously working together at Four Five Group, a men’s apparel business. Ghost itself closed on a Series A equity round of $13 million, along with $7 million in debt, in June. Syrup Tech bags $6.3M
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
In fact, the cost may be minimal, if you do your networking and build a relationship with an experienced business executive or two in your domain who are willing to share and give back for a nominal retainer, perhaps one percent of your new startup equity. The cost of a co-founder is usually fifty percent of your equity.
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Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 11, 2022
In those years I learned to properly build product, price products, sell products and serve customers. And the valuation party lasted until November 9th, 2021. I am enjoying more discussions with startups about the ROI benefits for customers who use our products rather than the coolness of our products. The tide has gone out.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 21, 2021
Of course, that means a mindset willing to give up much more equity, and taking on a whole new level of risk. Of course, customer relationships, and penetration into new market segments are also critical elements. Isolate marketing from sales for maximum customer focus. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/04/2021.
TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 25, 2022
Starship Technologies is describing this as a “quasi-equity facility”, meaning there is a venture loan involved in the mix. million commercial deliveries (up from 2 million in October 2021) and travelled over 3 million miles globally. It has now made more than 2.5
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 12, 2021
In my experience as a business advisor and occasional investor, many of you won’t make it that far, succumbing to the high costs of getting those first customers, funding an initial inventory, and building an operational support process. Use “white label” or custom contract for extra income.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
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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