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. 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. Hot, Flat & Crowded.”

Venture Capital 471

Venture Capital Writing Invest Pricing 471

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Barter your services for their services.

Tips 104

Tips Startup Technical Review Equity 104

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

lynda.com , the online learning and video instruction site based in Carpinteria, is putting some of its new funding to work, saying this morning that it has acquired video2brain, GmbH , a European online video training company, to help expand its services worldwide. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

Training 140

Training Course Acquisition Equity 140

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

Of course, every alternative has advantages and disadvantages, so any given one may not be available or attractive to you. For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide.

Funding 174

Funding Startup Equity Examples 174

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2023

If you need help at this stage, look for a local university teaching online courses on entrepreneurship , or how to build a business plan. Usually these will not give you money, but will provide inexpensive expert mentoring and office services. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services.

Startup 122

Startup Funding Organization Incubator 122

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

Early-stage entrepreneurs rightly keep their focus on creating an innovative product or service. 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. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

Sales 147

Sales Metrics Guide Startup 147

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Barter your services for their services.

Startup 128

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 128

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Culver City-based Amazon Studios , the arm of Amazon which is focused on creating content for Amazon's streaming video service, says it is continuing a program it runs with Howard University , intended to help increase diversity in the entertainment industry. Howard University, located in Washington D.C.,

Culver City 124

Culver City Entertainment Study Training 124

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

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Most entrepreneurs never forget for a moment that having investors means owing money, even if they can legally argue that equity is not debt. Of course, this can be positive if you really need the help and experience in making key decisions. Many times friends and family have been broken by failed investments.

Funding 107

Funding Startup Satisfaction Venture Capital 107

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.

Search Engine Optimization 103

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 103

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Of course, even though that is your contract with the investors, way over half of those implied contracts never work out that way. Evergreen companies can focus upon profit as more important than rapid growth, upon customer service above immediate profit, and upon people first before all of these.

Equity 120

Equity Venture Capital Course Email 120

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. Of course, never forget those ongoing perspiration items that seem to haunt you every day: Create intellectual property. Starting a business may be fun, but it’s not easy. Reign-in expenses.

Startup 160

Startup Patents Competition Social Network 160

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. Customers benefit from early solution access, priority input on requirements, and personalized customer service.

Statistics 98

Statistics Entrepreneur Funding Social Media 98

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2020

If you need help at this stage, look for a local university teaching online courses on entrepreneurship , or how to build a business plan. Usually these will not give you money, but will provide inexpensive expert mentoring and office services. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services.

Resource 171

Resource Startup Organization Incubator 171

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. Customers benefit from early solution access, priority input on requirements, and personalized customer service.

Funding 173

Funding Tips Startup Statistics 173

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

VCs are committed to servicing existing portfolios. 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. Super angels are individuals or small teams using their own money.

Guide 136

Guide Venture Capital Funding Class 136

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. Of course, none of these sources should be approached casually, and none will give you the relationship and terms you are looking for without proper win-win planning.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Equity Capital Entrepreneur 88

socalTECH

JANUARY 22, 2013

Last week, Carpinteria-based Lynda.com announced one of the biggest investments in the region in the last few years--a $103M, growth equity investment in the company, which came from Accel Partners and Spectrum Equity. Eric Robison: We're not going to spend it all right way, of course. There are many opportunities for us.

Funding 164

Funding Calabasas Course Platform 164

socalTECH

JANUARY 22, 2013

Last week, Carpinteria-based Lynda.com announced one of the biggest investments in the region in the last few years--a $103M, growth equity investment in the company, which came from Accel Partners and Spectrum Equity. Eric Robison: We're not going to spend it all right way, of course. There are many opportunities for us.

Funding 164

Funding Calabasas Course Platform 164

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Barter your services for their services.

Startup 87

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 87

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Most entrepreneurs never forget for a moment that having investors means owing money, even if they can legally argue that equity is not debt. Of course, this can be positive if you really need the help and experience in making key decisions. Many times friends and family have been broken by failed investments.

Startup 124

Startup Satisfaction Venture Capital Entrepreneur 124

SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

Of course, I provide part-time CTO services. If we were to engage in paid services with you, then issues about disclosure, confidentiality, work product, etc. I'm looking for free (equity only) development, should I contact you? See Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers for more on this.

CTO Hire 264

CTO Hire Startup Technical Review Development Team Review 264

SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

Of course, I provide part-time CTO services. If we were to engage in paid services with you, then issues about disclosure, confidentiality, work product, etc. I'm looking for free (equity only) development, should I contact you? See Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers for more on this.

CTO Hire 259

CTO Hire Startup Technical Review Development Team Review 259

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. These can be a key source of funding connections, vendor contacts, and potential partners during your rollout and scaling.

Startup 161

Startup Resource Customer Custom 161

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

TechCrunch LA

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

The startup has already secured a seed investment from Maveron and CRV, TechCrunch has learned, and will receive another $150,000 in exchange for 7% equity upon entering YC next year. And just like any other business, you need capital to grow faster, services to make you more money, tools to manage it all.”. focused fund.

Platform 170

Platform Marketing Tool Venture Capital 170

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Of course, every alternative has advantages and disadvantages, so any given one may not be available or attractive to you. For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Funding 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Barter your services for their services.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review Equity 105

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Early-stage entrepreneurs rightly keep their focus on creating an innovative product or service. 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. There is no free lunch. Install a real board of directors.

Startup 97

Startup Sales Metrics Guide 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Barter your services for their services.

Entrepreneur 113

Entrepreneur Funding Startup Technical Review 113

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Of course, every alternative has advantages and disadvantages, so any given one may not be available or attractive to you. For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide.

Funding 107

Funding Startup Equity Examples 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Barter your services for their services.

Develop 70

Develop Development Product Startup 70

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

JANUARY 19, 2020

VCs are committed to servicing existing portfolios. 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. Super angels are individuals or small teams using their own money.

Funding 125

Funding Venture Capital Startup Class 125

socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2018

We charge zero, and take no equity, and really there are very small operational costs for us to support startups. We occupy the space in ecosystem to service companies who are getting ready for seed or have just started to go out for seed funding. Steve Blank teaches at Stanford business school, but he's open sourced the course.

Startup 172

Startup Seed Funding Mentor Ideas 172

Tech Coast Venture Network

APRIL 22, 2010

Virgina Lorimor There are several options for financing a start-up business that tend to follow a natural course in a business’ development: Personal Investment. Often, this also involves a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) if you’re a home owner with equity. This is where all entrepreneurs have to start.

Startup 124

Startup Tech Coast Angels TCVN Incubator 124