Berkonomics

DECEMBER 7, 2017

And some will willingly work for stock options, an amount to be negotiated based upon time spent and stage of corporate development. Original 1994 book. The one warning: avoid those looking to become partners, asking for larger portions of equity than, say, 5% when they contribute no cash to the enterprise.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

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. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans. According to William R. Cobb and M. There is no free lunch for money.

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Entrepreneur Startup Equity Course 148

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2023

On the other hand, I remember a classic book, “ The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job ,” by Patrick J. McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. Obviously his approach of absolute focus, getting up early, staying up late has worked for him.

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Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur News 102

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2020

Cohen and John Kador, in their classic book “ What Every Angel Investor Wants You to Know ,” includes these great points of practical advice on this subject: Manage expectations before the fact. Loans are a safer option than equity. Later investors all think you have given away too much of the company too soon.

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Funding Startup Equity Venture Capital 123

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. Dave’s book and ebook on raising money available on Amazon.com. It’s an option, even though an expensive one. For you who fit that description, nice work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2023

The new principles of engagement, as well as the dysfunctions of the old, are well illustrated in the insightful classic book, “ Why Are There Snowblowers in Miami? ” He speaks from a wealth of personal experience in private equity, as well as top executive positions at American Express, Sears, and Citigroup. by Steven D.

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Customer Custom Social Media Metrics 140

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Thus I was happily surprised when I found the classic book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation. Being the leader doesn’t mean more equity, nor does it mean the leader will necessarily be CEO. The industry veteran.

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Technical Advisors Startup Outsource Development High Tech 123

Berkonomics

JUNE 2, 2010

But how about awarding stock options to all employees? . Tech companies, particularly early stage and startups, still award options aggressively. These plans are not as popular today because of their complexity and difficulty to manage, lost in favor of simple stock option plans. . Email readers continue here.]

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2017

The “venture capital” model is the only option they know, where they feel they get no mercy, giving up equity and control. I just finished a new book, “ Raise Capital on Your Own Terms: How to Fund Your Business Without Selling Your Soul ,” by Jenny Kassan, who has been in the business for over 20 years as an attorney and fund raiser.

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Technical Review Equity Capital Entrepreneur 88

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

On the other hand, I just finished a classic book, “ The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job ,” by Patrick J. McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. Obviously his approach of absolute focus, getting up early, staying up late has worked for him.

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Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction News 128

Berkonomics

MAY 26, 2010

I’ve read and reread the book a number of times and find myself using the techniques often in many areas of my life. Many skilled, experienced executives have jumped from mature companies to more risky positions in smaller, fast growing enterprises primarily for the options.

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Guide Education Course Equity 136

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Yet, according to many sources , over 90 percent of all businesses are started and grown with no equity financing, and many others would have been better off without it. According to the book, “ Small Business, Big Vision ,” by self-made entrepreneurs Adam and Matthew Toren, it’s really a question of need versus want.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2022

You need to do the due diligence to make that decision before you sign away your equity. I was pleased to see this approach highlighted as well in a new book for startups, “ Zero to IPO ,” by Frederick Kerrest. Differences you find after the deal is consummated can be painful and expensive, just as in any marriage.

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Technical Review Satisfaction Summary Startup 125

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Thus I was happily surprised when I found the classic book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation. Being the leader doesn’t mean more equity, nor does it mean the leader will necessarily be CEO. The industry veteran.

Technical Advisors 123

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Startup High Tech 123

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2020

The new principles of engagement, as well as the dysfunctions of the old, are well illustrated in the insightful classic book, “ Why Are There Snowblowers in Miami? ” He speaks from a wealth of personal experience in private equity, as well as top executive positions at American Express, Sears, and Citigroup. by Steven D.

Social Media 128

Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 128

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Yet, according to many sources , over 90 percent of all businesses are started and grown with no equity financing, and many others would have been better off without it. According to the book, “ Small Business, Big Vision ,” by self-made entrepreneurs Adam and Matthew Toren, it’s really a question of need versus want.

Technical Review 95

Technical Review Startup Equity Entrepreneur 95

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. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans. According to William R. Cobb and M. There is no free lunch for money.

Startup 77

Startup Equity Entrepreneur Course 77

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Yet, according to many sources , over 90 percent of all businesses are started and grown with no equity financing, and many others would have been better off without it. According to a new book, “ Small Business, Big Vision ,” by self-made entrepreneurs Adam and Matthew Toren, it’s really a question of need versus want.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup Equity 102

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Cohen and John Kador, in their classic book “ What Every Angel Investor Wants You to Know ,” includes these best points of practical advice I’ve seen recently on this subject: Manage expectations before the fact. Loans are a safer option than equity. Later investors all think you have given away too much of the company too soon.

Startup 97

Startup Equity Entrepreneur Venture Capital 97

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2018

Cohen and John Kador, in their classic book “ What Every Angel Investor Wants You to Know ,” includes these great points of practical advice on this subject: Manage expectations before the fact. Loans are a safer option than equity. Later investors all think you have given away too much of the company too soon.

Funding 59

Funding Startup Equity Entrepreneur 59

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Cohen and John Kador, in their recent book “ What Every Angel Investor Wants You to Know ,” includes these best points of practical advice I’ve seen recently on this subject: Manage expectations before the fact. Loans are a safer option than equity. Later investors all think you have given away too much of the company too soon.

Funding 101

Funding Startup Equity Entrepreneur 101

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Seed has become an option factory for many. He also wrote this excellent book on the Venture Capital industry that I highly recommend ? And the truth is that several entrepreneurs prefer it this way. At the time I wasn’t 100% sure but he made compelling arguments about how other markets have developed as they matured so I took note.

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Venture Capital Writing Invest Pricing 471

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2016

Granted, all the experience so far has been without the most anticipated feature of the JOBS Act – Equity Crowdfunding (Title III) , effective a few days ago with 685 pages of rules. At least ten online portals are already gearing up to help regular people buy startup equity, without abiding by accredited investor rules.

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Equity Platform Entrepreneur Demand 54

Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

In contrast, this local company had been built on something around $1 million in equity. They had only two strategic options – an early exit, or hiring a ‘name CEO’ that might be able to raise a big enough round in time. Dave’s book on exits. Most of the financings I read about were for $5 million to $20 million.

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Newsletter Startup Entrepreneur Blogging 120

Berkonomics

AUGUST 27, 2015

He has written numerous books and articles for entrepreneurs and investors, and was the publisher and editor-in-chief of Venture Magazine. The Flipper’s executives usually have significant equity holdings, either actually owned or reflected in stock options. Today he serves as Chairman of British Far East Holdings Ltd.

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Entrepreneur Equity Competition Pricing 120

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. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans. According to William R. Cobb and M. There is no free lunch for money.

Entrepreneur 69

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Course 69

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

This option cost Mr. Shenson nothing. VC Shut Down – Software startup Miramar Systems negotiated a seven year provision with their venture capitalists which gave the company an option to refund the their investors’ money, if the company was not sold within seven years. Epstein settled for a startlingly low 7%.

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Miramar .Net Sales Entrepreneur 100

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. He published a book with Ron Porter, titled “ Bootstrap Business ”, that provides a wealth of practical examples and advice on this subject.

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Organization Startup Summary Entrepreneur 111

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2018

The new principles of engagement, as well as the dysfunctions of the old, are well illustrated in the insightful classic book, “ Why Are There Snowblowers in Miami? ” He speaks from a wealth of personal experience in private equity, as well as top executive positions at American Express, Sears, and Citigroup. by Steven D.

Social Media 96

Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 96

Berkonomics

JULY 3, 2010

And some will willingly work for stock options, an amount to be negotiated based upon time spent and stage of corporate development. The one warning: avoid those looking to become partners, asking for larger portions of equity than, say, 5% when they contribute no cash to the enterprise.

Coach 179

Coach Organization Resource Equity 179

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Thus I was happy to see a recent book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation. Being the leader doesn’t mean more equity, nor does it mean the leader will necessarily be CEO. The industry veteran.

Technical Advisors 105

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Startup High Tech 105

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The new principles of engagement, as well as the dysfunctions of the old, are well illustrated in a new book, “ Why Are There Snowblowers in Miami? ” He speaks from a wealth of personal experience in private equity, as well as top executive positions at American Express, Sears, and Citigroup. by Steven D.

Social Media 99

Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 99

InfoChachkie

JUNE 27, 2011

Thus, my goal is to highlight a few books, games and other activities parents can share with their children. In addition to eliminating your children’s allowance, there are a number of books which reinforce entrepreneurial messages. I am not a parenting expert and I do not profess to have all the answers. The Prototype.

Entrepreneur 270

Entrepreneur Startup Venture Capital Resource 270

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Thus I was happily surprised when I found the classic book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation. Being the leader doesn’t mean more equity, nor does it mean the leader will necessarily be CEO. The industry veteran.

Technical Advisors 57

Technical Advisors Startup Outsource Development High Tech 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2014

Thus I was happy to see a new book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation. Being the leader doesn’t mean more equity, nor does it mean the leader will necessarily be CEO. The industry veteran.

Technical Advisors 98

Technical Advisors Startup Outsource Development High Tech 98

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2016

On the other hand, I just finished a new book, “ The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job ,” by Patrick J. McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. Obviously his approach of absolute focus, getting up early, staying up late has worked for him.

Entrepreneur 63

Entrepreneur Startup Satisfaction News 63

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2012

Based on my experience, and the book “ Attracting Capital from Angels ” by Brian Hill and Dee Powers, here are some key clauses that any investors expect on the first term sheet for the investment you need: Set the price. Define equity type. But the lead Angel would certainly ask to be given a seat. Liquidation preference.

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Pricing Startup Entrepreneur Angel 89