venture-debt 
Berkonomics
AUGUST 3, 2023
My experience with early valuations by founders for friends… I’ve arrived at a significant number of companies that were looking for additional growth capital after a “friends and family” round and had to “clean up” the cap table more than a few times over the years. Taking this kind of money has several pitfalls you should be aware of.
Berkonomics
JUNE 8, 2017
I’ve arrived at a significant number of companies that were looking for additional growth capital after a “friends and family” round, and had to “clean up” the cap table more than a few times over the years. And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup.
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socalTECH
MARCH 8, 2016
Once upon a time, one of the best benefits that employers could offer up an employee was a company contribution to their retirement plan. However, for an entire generation of employees�particularly, those coming out of school now�saving for retirement is completely overshadowed by the far more pressing, crushing burden of student debt.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 23, 2010
Often when startups who have raised venture capital need another round of financing they will turn to their existing investors to give them money before raising from outsiders. It starts as a debt instrument (e.g. They also trust VC’s to determine the right price to pay for the company securities that they buy.
InfoChachkie
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
Some startups opt to partner with larger companies which have pre-established relationships with government customers. Vendor Approval Process – In many instances, governments require companies to abide by arduous vetting processes in order to become an "approved" vendor. The Downside Of Government Contracting.
Berkonomics
JANUARY 20, 2010
I’ve arrived at a significant number of companies that were looking for additional growth capital after a “friends and family” round, and had to “clean up” the cap table more than a few times over the years. And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup.
Tech Zulu Event
MARCH 3, 2015
Hire professionals to handle the details of company formation paperwork when you first start up. Navigating the ins and out of employment law — Complying with employment law can be a minefield, tripping up not just startups but also much larger companies. Banking Relationship. And get to know your banker.
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