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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

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” Of course, it’s more complicated than just checking boxes on a question list. How are you funding this? What level of funding do you currently have? Do you have legal (Founder Agreement, IP, etc.) What are your key Startup Metrics ? Analytics/Metrics What key startup metrics will you need to track?

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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

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But it will be patiently deployed, waiting for a cohort of founders who aren’t artificially clinging to 2021 valuation metrics. million, our Seed Funds mostly between $200–300 million and have delivered median ownerships of ~20% from the first check we write into a startup. discipline & focus. How Does the Industry Really Work?

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Bad Notes on Venture Capital

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It’s like we need a finance 101 course for entrepreneurs. There were no metrics. Him: On metrics. If we priced it based on any metrics your company would likely be worth less than 7 figures at your A round. I often will fund 80+% of a round and move quickly. So a convertible note was easier. Your A round?

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How Great, Operationally-Focused CFO’s Can Transform Your Business

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For a well-funded seed company I have controversially recommended hiring a great office manager that doubles as an administrative assistant. For a well-funded A or B round company I have recommended “ leveling up ,” which entails many things but in summary I tell people to “act your stage.” HR & Legal.

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Should Startups Focus on Profitability or Not?

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To grow faster businesses need resources in today’s financial period to fund growth that may not come for 6 months to a year. You have to understand whether they’re likely to yield revenue growth in the near term OR whether you have access to cheap enough capital to fund your losses until your investments pay off.

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