InfoChachkie
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
Most sophisticated investors ignore them, focusing their attention on an entrepreneur's pitch and presentation materials, financial forecast and executive summary. As such, the primary goal of your executive summary is to open the door to an in-person meeting. Entrepreneurs routinely seek my advice regarding their executive summaries.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 15, 2010
I was on This Week in Venture Capital (TWiVC) again this week with Jason Calacanis. You can watch this week’s TWiVC episode by clicking on the link and my summary notes are below. {if plus a large settlement on patent disputes paid from Google) so Bill did well on it. if you missed Episode 1 it is here }. OTHER STUFF.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 24, 2021
Here is a summary of his five basic strategies: Always on the alert, sensing for signals and meaning of change. Evaluate who might use an invention, patent, or new law to create a bend in the road. Technically, this is known as perceptual acuity. Regularly dissect the past, to look for change signals you and others missed.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 2, 2021
I like the summary of the competitive reality in a new book, “ Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age ,” by Ram Charan, who relates a wealth of current experience from global clients: Customers expect a personalized experience. Find funders who seek long-term returns. Money-making is different in the digital age.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 30, 2016
I understand this instinct for more capital and I have two very different personal experiences: In my first company we raised an A-round of $16.5 Because investors need to imagine making a minimum of 10x their invested capital and early-stage investors are shooting for even higher multiples. I have this “How much should I raise?”
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 11, 2016
According to the Angel Capital Association , at least 300,000 people have made angel investments in the last two years, totaling $24 billion in the U.S. If your solution and brand are really new and innovative, you need to protect them with a patent, trademark or trade secret. Prepare an executive summary and investor presentation.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 9, 2015
Here is a summary of his five basic strategies: Always on the alert, sensing for signals and meaning of change. Evaluate who might use an invention, patent, or new law to create a bend in the road. Technically, this is known as perceptual acuity. Regularly dissect the past, to look for change signals you and others missed.
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