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The Changing Structure of the VC Industry

Both Sides of the Table

We’re all socially connected (so great businesses spread faster). The VC market has right-sized (returned back to mid 90′s levels & less competition). Just see the growth of Dropcam, GoPro and Nest for the tip of the iceberg in what is to come. Of course strongest industry players don’t stand still.

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Ten Tips for Business Traction to Attract Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Here are some tips which will signal traction to investors, as well as your team: Document your business plan. It’s also the keystone to convincing investors that you have a “sustainable competitive advantage.” Of course, a real contract or purchase order from a big customer is even better. Letters of intent or endorsement.

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10 Entrepreneur Milestones That Make Funding Easy

Startup Professionals Musings

Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. It’s also the keystone to convincing investors that you have a “sustainable competitive advantage.” Of course, a real contract or purchase order from a big customer is even better.

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10 Keys to Startup Traction That Investors Look For

Startup Professionals Musings

Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. It’s also the keystone to convincing investors that you have a “sustainable competitive advantage.” Of course, a real contract or purchase order from a big customer is even better.

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These 10 Steps Will Make Your Startup Fundable

Startup Professionals Musings

Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. It’s also the keystone to convincing investors that you have a “sustainable competitive advantage.” Of course, a real contract or purchase order from a big customer is even better.

Startup 101
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How Startups Can Use Metrics to Drive Success

Both Sides of the Table

You’ll have no idea when you’re off course. How many social networks, picture sharing sites, new aggregators or blogs can we really spend time on? But there are other reasons people churn – low product quality, inability to understand the value of the product, costs, competitive products, etc. Happy measuring.

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Six Tips to a Sustainable Competitive Advantage

Startup Professionals Musings

One of the toughest and yet most important questions you will be asked by savvy potential investors is “What is your sustainable competitive advantage?” Yet many entrepreneurs, maybe in their passion for their new product, gloss over this one, or even announce that they have no competition. Proven team with inside relationships.