Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors was legalized via the SEC way back in 2016, and its impact is still not fully understood. Of course, there are thousands of other companies that don’t achieve their minimum goal, requiring all contributions to be returned. Startup equity model.

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Funding Startup Outsource Development Satisfaction 141

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea. Of course, every alternative has advantages and disadvantages, so any given one may not be available or attractive to you.

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Startup Capital Equity Funding 106

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2016

So the first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity is that person worth? Just because it was your idea doesn’t mean you “deserve” 90% of the equity. The value in a startup is all about tangible results, so I see no equity value in the idea alone. Now comes the reality check.

Equity 62

Equity Startup Patents CTO Hire 62

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. Of course, you need to show how your business will make money and provide an impressive investor return, but that should be only the beginning.

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Ideas Entrepreneur Equity Resource 140

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

We have global opportunities from these trends but of course also big challenges. Of course we can’t. However, to be a great VC you have to hold two conflicting ideas in your head at the same time. They might be ideas they hatch internally (via a Foundry) or a founder who just left SpaceX and raises money to search for an idea.

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Venture Capital Writing Invest Pricing 471

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. Of course, even lifestyle entrepreneurs want to be happy, and want their business to be “successful.” According to William R. Cobb and M. There is no free lunch for money.

Entrepreneur 148

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Course 148

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea. Of course, every alternative has advantages and disadvantages, so any given one may not be available or attractive to you.

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Funding Startup Equity Examples 174

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2023

Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Let’s take a look here some similar stages from a support perspective: Idea stage. The first step toward a business with any idea is to write it down, and build a business plan around it.

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Startup Funding Organization Incubator 122

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors was only legalized via the SEC in 2016, so its impact is still in the early stages. Of course, there are thousands of other companies that don’t achieve their minimum goal, requiring all contributions to be returned. Startup equity model.

Entrepreneur 129

Entrepreneur Outsource Development Satisfaction Equity 129

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2021

Aspiring entrepreneurs ask me why their great idea hasn’t sold; they talk about it endlessly, and they expect others to do the development, finance, and marketing work for them. Those at the other extreme don’t look up from the grindstone long enough to notice whether all their work is producing sweat equity or just sweat.

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Startup Patents Competition Social Network 160

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2023

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. Deferred payments start with stretching the payables period but, more importantly, include giving employee equity in lieu of a higher salaries and negotiating vendor deferred payments out of future revenues.

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Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 103

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Most aspiring entrepreneurs I know are just waiting for that unique idea to strike them that will kickstart their new venture, put them in control of their lifestyle, achieve financial independence, and maybe even change the world. Of course, if you wait for the perfect time, you may never start. Timing is critical for every startup.

Startup 159

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Equity 159

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Let’s take a look here some similar stages from a support perspective: Idea stage. The first step toward a business with any idea is to write it down, and build a business plan around it.

Resource 171

Resource Startup Organization Incubator 171

SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

I promised I would write this post with some thoughts and ideas on the topic. Of course, you will want to figure out a bit more about the specifics of what this developer needs to know vs. can learn. Of course, you are looking for something a little different - a technical Cofounder. Ask around for ideas on where they hang out.

CTO Hire 211

CTO Hire CTO Coach Startup Equity 211

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2023

He speaks from a wealth of personal experience in private equity, as well as top executive positions at American Express, Sears, and Citigroup. Keeping it simple is the best course. As an entrepreneur, you need to start this focus early, with the same passion you currently apply to your new idea and solution. by Steven D.

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Customer Custom Social Media Metrics 140

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

It seems that most of you entrepreneurs I meet in my role as business advisor are convinced that starting a new business requires equity investors, exponential growth, and a plan to go public via IPO. Personal income is related to operations versus equity. With major investors, your equity and return is diluted and delayed.

Statistics 124

Statistics Equity Satisfaction Entrepreneur 124

socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2018

We charge zero, and take no equity, and really there are very small operational costs for us to support startups. Matt Stodder: What we see, is we're occupying a place in the ecosystem where there are companies with ideas, but really haven't take those ideas to a place where they can execute or plan for them.

Startup 172

Startup Seed Funding Mentor Ideas 172

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

A grant is not an equity investment, so the entrepreneur doesn’t have to give up a stake in the company either. Of course, there are “experts” at grant preparation, available for a fee, and even people who can introduce you to key decision makers in the grant approval process. Professional help costs money.

Equity 92

Equity Startup High Tech Research 92

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 4, 2014

Of course it makes no sense to have great people management and a crappy product. ” Of course we all go into businesses expecting to be aligned with our co-founders but over time life changes. Equity for the future? They created a new product idea that they thought could get them out of their economic funk.

Startup 340

Startup Technical Review Course Press 340

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2020

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. Deferred payments start with stretching the payables period but, more importantly, include giving employee equity in lieu of a higher salaries and negotiating vendor deferred payments out of future revenues.

Search Engine Optimization 124

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 124

SoCal CTO

APRIL 25, 2017

I'm working on a start up idea in the XXX market with my partner and we are currently looking for full stack developer to join us as a technical co-founder. Of course, this needs to be "elevator size" - 3 to 4 sentences. The way they expressed it "technical co-founder" is code for find someone who will work as an Equity Only Developer.

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Email Startup Develop Development 150

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Of course, every new direction has some challenges, so the super angel model isn’t perfect. It’s the right way to get money without giving up too much equity or control of your business. This helps the startups with the most opportunity move forward quickly to greater success. Marty Zwilling.

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Guide Venture Capital Funding Class 136

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2023

Of course, if you want to be in that number, or you want that number to go up, you have to know how to locate potential investors who fit your profile, requirements, and expectations. Friends and family are key at the idea and early development stages, when you have minimal business valuation.

Statistics 98

Statistics Entrepreneur Funding Social Media 98

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea. Of course, every alternative has advantages and disadvantages, so any given one may not be available or attractive to you.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Funding 96

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Of course, if you want to be in that number, or you want that number to go up, you have to know how to locate potential investors who fit your profile, requirements, and expectations. Friends and family are key at the idea and early development stages, when you have minimal business valuation.

Funding 173

Funding Tips Startup Statistics 173

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2014

The first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity is that person worth? Just because it was your idea doesn’t mean you “deserve” 90 percent of the equity. The value in a startup is all about tangible results, so there is no equity value in the idea alone. Amount of venture funding provided.

Equity 104

Equity Patents Startup CTO Hire 104

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea. Of course, every alternative has advantages and disadvantages, so any given one may not be available or attractive to you.

Funding 107

Funding Startup Equity Examples 107

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. Of course, even lifestyle entrepreneurs want to be happy, and want their business to be “successful.” According to William R. Cobb and M. There is no free lunch for money.

Startup 77

Startup Equity Entrepreneur Course 77

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. The key is to look hard outside the world of “professional investors,” to regular people who share your vision and dreams, friends and family who believe in you, and crowd funding your ideas that have a popular appeal.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Equity Capital Entrepreneur 88

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 15, 2015

The problem, of course, comes if the business fails. Do take loans from sophisticated investors only after you have tried everything to get them to purchase equity and always with clear wording on automatic loan extension if you are making progress but need additional time to meet the full set of goals.

Startup 120

Startup Invest Course Entrepreneur 120

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Let’s take a look here some similar stages from a support perspective: Idea stage. The first step toward a business with any idea is to write it down, and build a business plan around it.

Funding 94

Funding Startup Organization Incubator 94

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2021

Of course, it helps to pick a business model that minimizes these costs, such as e-commerce to minimize initial staff and facilities, or professional services, where you are the initial product. Surprisingly, I still find many aspiring entrepreneurs who assume that if their idea is good enough, funding will appear.

Startup 161

Startup Resource Customer Custom 161

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Even with that, you should expect your first seed investment from friends, family, or business associates, who know your capabilities and believe in you more than the idea. Of course, the average beginning amount per startup is low, and usually in the form of a convertible loan, rather than an equity investment.

Tips 86

Tips Funding Startup Entrepreneur 86

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors, is still not legal in the U.S., Of course, there are thousands of other companies that don’t achieve their minimum goal, requiring all contributions to be returned. Startup equity model. Donation good-cause model. In the U.S.,

Venture Capital 108

Venture Capital Angel Satisfaction Equity 108

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea. Of course, every alternative has advantages and disadvantages, so any given one may not be available or attractive to you.

Startup 113

Startup Entrepreneur Funding Equity 113

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2020

He speaks from a wealth of personal experience in private equity, as well as top executive positions at American Express, Sears, and Citigroup. Keeping it simple is the best course. As an entrepreneur, you need to start this focus early, with the same passion you currently apply to your new idea and solution. by Steven D.

Social Media 128

Social Media Metrics Customer Custom 128

socalTECH

APRIL 13, 2021

Dave Eastman: For one thing, although we're not completely unique in this, is we don't take equity. Those are faculty members who have a commercialization idea and want help with that. We also provide a lot of other training, such as here's how you form an entity, how equity works, etc., but the key thing is customer discovery.

Marina Del Rey 150

Marina Del Rey Startup USC Incubator 150