Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2015

Every investor in your startup, even friends and family, normally expects a share of your company (equity), which means your return for all your effort goes down quickly. Of course, nothing is really free in the business world. Grants should never be seen as the only alternative to equity investors, or vice versa.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2021

Of course, that means a mindset willing to give up much more equity, and taking on a whole new level of risk. Of course, customer relationships, and penetration into new market segments are also critical elements. Of course, not every entrepreneur wants or needs to grow their business into a billion dollar enterprise.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2021

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. You have figured out how to undercut your competitor’s price, and still hold your margin. Starting a business may be fun, but it’s not easy. A business model that works.

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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. With this model, a startup pre-sells their product early, at a cheaper price, in exchange for a pledge. Startup equity model. Product pre-order model.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. The most effective new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity. Set expectations accordingly. Use crowd funding.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2017

And of course we help with business development introductions and with fund raising events. Boards are not appointed to be founder-friendly lapdogs for the 1–3 founders who start companies and usually own the largest equity positions in the company. The administrative work we actually do at board meetings?

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 21, 2013

Venture or angel-financed companies with plenty of working capital sometimes are immune to this need for some time into their growth, but at some point it will become clear that the cheapest form of finance is not equity in a growing enterprise.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 31, 2012

Here is a sample of the reading list for the course that gives you a flavor for just how modern and practical this course is. Jeff (also an HBS alum) co-teaches the LTV course with Professor Eisenmann about a student of theirs who had written a blog post about sales taking on some of my previous assertions.

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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? Of course I’m sure they both look at the past and wish they would have made different choices.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Price – Doormen participated in the OGWT pro bono, in exchange for the psychic rewards associated with influencing the pop culture of their day. However, nominal equity grants are appropriate to reward your Advisors for their time and attention. Minimal effort should be required to communicate with your Advisors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity.

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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., With this model, a startup pre-sells their product early, at a cheaper price, in exchange for a pledge. Startup equity model. In Europe, other investors can buy equity, with platforms such as Seedrs.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

They will have to negotiate price and terms. Therefore of course they need to be more selection when writing checks and can’t spread their bets across 75 deals. Of course it’s obvious that it helps the self-interested syndicate lead who gets carry if the investment is successful. And Fred points out.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2014

Projecting the financials should be the last step of your business plan preparation, since it assumes you already know the opportunity size, customer buying habits, pricing, costs, and competition. Here are some basic “rules of thumb” that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 14, 2012

But if you raise the money at the big price (or any price) please go in with the expectation that you are going to build a large, long-term business. You are either bought for stock or for equity. Raising a large round at whatever price will almost certainly take many potential buyers off the table. Think about it.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2015

” Today I want to talk about how a VC thinks about equity pricing on your round and particularly if you’re coming off of a convertible note. Of course investors care about controls (board, protective provisions, IP assignments, non-solicitation) but these are all pretty standard. Those are the big three.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2018

Of course, you wouldn’t include this data in your customer product pitch. Business model showing costs, pricing, and margins. Of course, investors want to see a positive return on their investment, with timeframes and growth expectations. Specific investment size request, and equity offered.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 28, 2018

Of course the VC is looking to have specificity in how you plan to spend the money you’re going to raise and plans that show a pie chart that says, “25% on marketing, 30% on technology and R&D, 20% on infrastructure, 25% on G&A” do not get funded. It’s the amount of money you’re raising. A VC is looking for reasonableness.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2013

Projecting the financials should be the last step of your business plan preparation, since it assumes you already know the opportunity size, customer buying habits, pricing, costs, and competition. Here are some basic “rules of thumb” that every Angel or venture capital equity investor uses, to help you anticipate their reactions.

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InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Despite the proliferation of entrepreneurial courses within Business Administration programs, business schools are essentially vocational training grounds for consultants and investment bankers. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Startups Need Execution, Not Administration.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Five-year revenues, based on your volumes and prices, should penetrate at least 10 percent of the target market segment. Think about the valuation implications and equity you are willing to give up for each investment amount. Revenue projections show penetration of target opportunity. Neither extreme is good.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity (coming soon). Set expectations accordingly. Use crowd funding.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity.

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Berkonomics

MAY 26, 2010

One of his lessons remains clearly on my mind and is a variant of the old “You name the price and I’ll name the terms” challenge that works so well in negotiation. . Cohen sets up an example where a senior position job candidate is stuck on a salary twice as high as the CEO is willing to pay, leading to a standoff between the two.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2010

So even within the “alternative class&# our LPs are looking at other asset investment choices such as distressed buyout funds, private equity or hedge funds. And of course Foundry Group, Union Square and a whole host of other firms including my own. Price MUST be in a certain range. VC will shrink. Oh yes it will.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2012

Look how the Japanese entered the auto industry, or how McDonalds imitated White Castle, or how Wal-Mart “perfected” the low-price high-volume approach. Of course, the first one gets the patent. Even banks, as well as equity investors, look more favorably on a proven business model than a new and unproven one.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity (coming soon). Set expectations accordingly. Use crowd funding.

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TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

And it was just something that founders never really thought to raise and then of course you’re dealing with the huge issue at the most critical point in the company’s history. Below, you’ll find the rest of the founder reviews, the full interview and more details like their pricing and fee structures.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Of course, customers love free, but investors hate it. Even non-profits need money to scale, but their pitch should be to philanthropists, not equity investors. Competitor X solutions are too expensive and too slow” should be “My solution provides double the performance at half the price.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge. They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2018

Of course there’s no exact number of VCs you should meet?—?these As a VC I of course want you to come see only me because that means I have no competition and have time to properly get to know you. Sometimes I encourage teams to create new analysis on cohorts, future revenue projections, competitor reviews, pricing studies, etc.

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