Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Whether the partner is a supplier looking to gain a lock on your business as it grows or a customer looking to create a competitive barrier through use of your product, such an investment typically carries fewer restrictions than from a professional investor and less oversight. These include Y-Combinator and TechStars, among others.

Venture Capital 295

Venture Capital Startup Class Invest 295

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2016

I believe their competitive advantage is their top on-site leadership, exclusivity, and connections to investors. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors. An incubator won’t help you if the market opportunity is small, the competitors are large, or your solution doesn’t address a real need.

Incubator 106

Incubator Startup Help Resource 106

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Get help with grant funding and incubator resources. Online or evening entrepreneurship classes for anyone.

Entrepreneur 110

Entrepreneur Class Startup Resource 110

TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 26, 2020

billion investment vehicle that was launched in partnership with the private equity fund, Permira, according to a report in USA Today. During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, the MVP and 18-time All-Star set records and helped architect runs to five national championships. Last year, the investment firm expanded with a $1.7

Venture Capital 359

Venture Capital Los Angeles Legalzoom Calabasas 359

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2013

A non-profit organization is generally defined as an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them to help pursue its goals. What options do they have available to them, since they can’t sell a share of the company (no equity investment)? Individual and institutional donations.

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Equity Technical Review Organization Startup 83

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 20, 2019

The feature illustrates how Postmates, one of the earlier entrants to the billion-dollar food delivery wars , is trying to remain competitive by appealing to price-sensitive customers. Earlier this year, Postmates raised an additional $100 million in equity funding at a $1.85 billion valuation.

Orange County 200

Orange County Long Beach San Diego Los Angeles 200

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Being the leader doesn’t mean more equity, nor does it mean the leader will necessarily be CEO. A sales fanatic on the founder team helps to contain that risk. The combination of technical insight, founder authority, and sales experience is a hard-to-beat advantage in a competitive market. The industry veteran.

Technical Advisors 123

Technical Advisors Startup Outsource Development High Tech 123

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

I believe their competitive advantage is their top on-site leadership, exclusivity, and connections to investors. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors. An incubator won’t help you if the market opportunity is small, the competitors are large, or your solution doesn’t address a real need.

Incubator 98

Incubator Startup Help Resource 98

TechCrunch LA

MAY 20, 2021

One startup that aims to help make the process simpler, cheaper and less stressful by helping people manage the home renovation process has raised $6 million to help it grow even faster. Eano, she said, offers competitive and transparent pricing so that homeowners aren’t surprised as a remodeling project goes on.

Technical Review 185

Technical Review Startup Venture Capital Software Review 185

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Especially if they have sold their companies and live comfortably upon the proceeds, these people are often the most willing to help and the most patient through the process. 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 243

Coach Organization Resource IBM 243

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2020

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. Get help with grant funding and incubator resources. Online or evening entrepreneurship classes for anyone.

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Class Startup Resource Mentor 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Unfortunately, most of us don’t have enough resources to bootstrap our own startups, so we are completely dependent on investors to help turn great ideas into great businesses. Emphasize your real ambition to change the world, through helping the underprivileged, improving healthcare, or saving the environment.

Ideas 140

Ideas Entrepreneur Equity Resource 140

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2022

Your great idea for the next Facebook may make you wealthy, but it probably won’t help the hungry. Should you start a company solo or find co-founders to help you? You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. The answer is to look hard inside yourself, to see what makes you happy and satisfied.

Startup 130

Startup USC Entrepreneur Statistics 130

SoCal CTO

APRIL 25, 2017

The above email is SO BAD that I feel compelled to treat this email as a special case so maybe I can help other founders before they send this email. Think About Your Ask Likely many startup founders, they want help getting their startup concept built. Otherwise, I won't get to your ask. That's not going to be a successful outreach.

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Email Startup Develop Development 150

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Revolution, the parent company of Revolution Ventures , the Rise of the Rest Seed Fund and Revolution Growth , has evangelized its approach to backing companies in emerging markets, helping promote entrepreneurialism in geographies often overlooked by Silicon Valley’s Patagonia vest-wearing venture capitalists.

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Venture Capital Funding Seed Funding Activity 211

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Is monetary return or helping others your priority? Yet, I find that most of us don’t have the financials for that option, so we must share the equity, control, and reward, and rely on funding from family, friends, and professional investors. A business is never a solo operation. If you find no takers, you may not have a future.

Startup 159

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Equity 159

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Even if you are looking in all the right places, it helps to know what you are looking for. The passion has to be in the business context – meaning results oriented, customer oriented, and sensitive to competition. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” Passion for what they do.

Software Review 103

Software Review Equity CTO Hire Outsource Development 103

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

There are of course many Seed VCs who take board seats, don’t over-commit to too many deals and try to help with “company building” activities to help at a company’s vulnerable foundations. at this scale it’s easier for us to help fund a seed extension. And the truth is that several entrepreneurs prefer it this way.

Venture Capital 471

Venture Capital Writing Invest Pricing 471

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2023

In the same way, great entrepreneurs and company leaders should no longer rely on faceless and nameless processes to drive business strategy and innovation to stay competitive. 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.

Custom 140

Custom Customer Social Media Metrics 140

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I had realized that I didn’t have it within me to be as good of a player as many of them did but I had the skills to help as mentor, coach, friend, sparing partner and patient capital provider. It was a way to make it hard for your competition to compete. Ask Xi or Putin how that’s going for them. Valuations were a measure of success.

Venture Capital 466

Venture Capital Startup Marketing Pricing 466

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Being the leader doesn’t mean more equity, nor does it mean the leader will necessarily be CEO. A sales fanatic on the founder team helps to contain that risk. The combination of technical insight, founder authority, and sales experience is a hard-to-beat advantage in a competitive market. The industry veteran.

Technical Advisors 123

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Startup High Tech 123

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Whereas the first two funds I was involved in helping raise each took more than a year this fund was less than 6 months. Or perhaps VCs like to carefully guard who has bankrolled them so as not to attract competition? Many people have helped us along the way with guidance, mentorship, introductions and advice.

Venture Capital 396

Venture Capital Funding Technical Review Startup 396

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This helps the startups with the most opportunity move forward quickly to greater success. Perhaps because of their focus on building a large portfolio, or their competitiveness, these angels sometimes accept valuations that cause later friction while moving to VCs, or even other angel groups.

Guide 136

Guide Venture Capital Funding Class 136

socalTECH

DECEMBER 12, 2013

We wanted to give him that opportunity, and came up with a deal and structure which helped him but also added fuel to the fire for product and marketing and growth activity. Every single person in the company has equity, and a lot of them see it as their long term retirement or long term financial security.

Software Review 238

Software Review Cloud Computing Technical Review Platform 238

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2023

I believe their competitive advantage is their top on-site leadership, exclusivity, and connections to investors. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors. An incubator won’t help you if the market opportunity is small, the competitors are large, or your solution doesn’t address a real need.

Organization 92

Organization Incubator Startup Resource 92

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Whether the partner is a supplier looking to gain a lock on your business as it grows or a customer looking to create a competitive barrier through use of your product, such an investment typically carries fewer restrictions than from a professional investor and less oversight. It’s an option, even though an expensive one.

Venture Capital 266

Venture Capital Class Invest Equity 266

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Angel investors and venture capitalists don’t make equity investments in non-profits. A non-profit organization is generally defined as an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them to help pursue its goals. There is no discussion of equity, or return on investment.

Startup 100

Startup Angel Equity Technical Review 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

I believe their competitive advantage is their top on-site leadership, exclusivity, and connections to investors. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors. An incubator won’t help you if the market opportunity is small, the competitors are large, or your solution doesn’t address a real need.

Resource 159

Resource Startup Incubator Seed Funding 159

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

As an alternative, every CEO needs an Advisory Board to help them grow, which they can ignore or fire at their pleasure. Advisory Board members often serve for a nominal retainer, or one percent of the equity, whereas Directors for even a small company would expect at least a five-digit retainer, plus meeting expenses.

Allegis 139

Allegis Startup Acquisition Entrepreneur 139

Xconomy

MAY 17, 2019

During his tenure as FDA commissioner, Scott Gottlieb often spoke about generics as a market force that could help tame climbing drug prices. A lawsuit is now claiming that many top generic drug makers routinely conspired to avoid competition. But such tools only work when companies play fair.

Pricing 79

Pricing Competition Tool Marketing 79

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

The short answer is that some banks will help, if you do your homework. The first thing to remember is that banks only do loans – they don’t do equity investments like angels and venture capitalists (and vice versa). Provide a simple yet complete description of your product or service and its competitive marketplace.

Technical Advisors 75

Technical Advisors Entrepreneur Equity Ideas 75

Tech.Co

JULY 18, 2016

You’ll be able to rub elbows with people that can help you get where you need to go. We’ve also partnered with WeAreLATech , a startup resource that can help everyone from potential employees to budding founders to get acclimated to the LA ecosystem with job listings, event calendars, and startup profiles.

Los Angeles 70

Los Angeles Angel Startup Newsletter 70

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 8, 2019

. “If big companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon are prevented from acquiring startups, that actually reduces competition,” Sirinivasan writes. If big companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon are prevented from acquiring startups, that actually reduces competition. — Balaji S.

Technical Review 144

Technical Review Startup Chief Technology Officer Social Media 144

Tech.Co

JULY 19, 2017

Independent media network WelkerMedia is launching the world’s first no-equity and not-for-profit acceleration program with a focus on digital activism, social impact and creative projects. Read more about how TechCo can help your startup get noticed by investors. How It Works. While WelkerMedia’s U.S.

Mentor 71

Mentor Media Activity Competition 71

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

in a funding led by Orange County's Okapi Venture Capitalis looking to help direct to consumer brands use better data to direct their marketing and other efforts. We are helping to answer those challenging and important questions a business wants to answer. San Diego-based Daasity (www.daasity.com)  which just raised $2.3M

Startup 113

Startup Platform Commerce San Diego 113

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

It should help some entrepreneurs to better access early-stage capital and should allow some angel investors better access to deal flow. Social proof can be helpful. AngelList Syndicate leads don’t take any fees on the investment, which should help with returns. They will have to help get the next round done.

Venture Capital 356

Venture Capital Invest Course Technical Review 356

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2020

In the same way, great entrepreneurs and company leaders should no longer rely on faceless and nameless processes to drive business strategy and innovation to stay competitive. 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 Custom Customer 128