Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

The answer you give can make or break your ability to get an investment, so you need to have the right answer ready before anyone asks. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2020

Yet according to other statistics, vanishing few of these ever generate a significant profit. If you want to drive up the demand for your core product, one smart tactic is to drive down the price of all complementary products. The price of entry can be less than $10,000, so the competition is huge and growing rapidly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

On the other hand, many investors, including billionaire entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" co-host Mark Cuban, essentially demand an all-in early approach as a pre-requisite to funding, making it clear that a total commitment is expected if you want outside money. Be able to learn from failure without embarrassment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2018

According to statistics by Fundly , crowdfunding contributed $34 billion in funding last year around the world, including peer-to-peer lending. Investors from the crowd have no opportunity to look at financial, operational, or management details before making a final investment decision. That exceeds the amounts contributed in the U.S.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

I think we''re simply too small and too new of a service to have any kind of statistical base we could extrapolate. The difference between Pandroa and us, versus who we are, and on demand services like Spotify, Beats, or Rhapsody, is they have direct licenses. Where are you in terms of investment? We have 25 million tracks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

The answer you give can make or break your ability to get an investment, so you need to have the right answer ready before anyone asks. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments.

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TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 31, 2022

But looking at the scattered statistics of how scooters are used in Paris, it’s possible that scooters aren’t providing the value that cities need – namely, limiting car usage. “This had led to an imbalance of vehicle supply to rider demand as operators over-saturate the market.” So what if there are accidents?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2015

External investors will demand a financial forecast, but it’s equally valuable to you, even if bootstrapping. Check competitor numbers and industry average statistics to get you in the right range. Calculate investment amounts and timing. How else will you be able to convince yourself and your team that your business is viable?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2016

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. This means less capability to ensure that invested funds are spent wisely or as planned. Risk is increased.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Yet according to other statistics, vanishing few of these ever generate a significant profit. If you want to drive up the demand for your core product, one smart tactic is to drive down the price of all complementary products. The price of entry can be less than $10,000, so the competition is huge and growing rapidly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Yet you can never forget the seasonal business cash flow and activity demands that are approaching, so to be prepared – you need to start the planning now. Venture capital investments are returning to startups. Check industry average statistics to make sure you are in the right range. Venture capital firms raised $4.1

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. Announcing that you are a consultant, and hoping demand will set your focus, is not a good strategy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2016

The answer you give can make or break your ability to get an investment, so you need to have the right answer ready before anyone asks. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 2, 2012

Temperamental Superstars – These individuals episodically perform at a high level, yet they constantly demand a high level of managerial attention to assuage and reassure their oversized egos. I typically avoid Temperamental Superstars, as they can have a dramatically negative impact on a healthy corporate culture. Cal Ripken, Jr.

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socalTECH

MAY 30, 2019

What we saw with CareerArc, was there was already a tremendous amount of investment in the middle of the market, with all of these different services and products that went into taking care of an employee when they were hired until they were let go. You've got to know best practices in demand generation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

In developing countries, like China and India, the statistics are reversed. The reasons here are a lot more complex than the meltdown of key investment banks in the US a few years ago, so don’t expect a big recovery anytime soon. Startups going public are laid open to competitors and critics.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2016

According to recent statistics from the International Business Innovation Association ( InBIA ), there are about 7,000 business incubators and accelerators worldwide, with over 90 percent being non-profit and focused on incubator programs for community economic development. Good facilities and support services are not enough.

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socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2010

We spoke to Robin about the new startup, his executive team, as well as his angel investing activity here. There's a gigantic need for the demand side of the marketplace. Robin Richards: Yes, I'm investing in smart young companies that are solving a need. Are there specific kinds of companies you've been investing in?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2011

All this is especially relevant on the entrepreneurial side, since statistics show that women are starting businesses at more than twice the rate of their male counterparts. I rarely see women at angel investment groups, either asking for money, or offering to fund new ventures. These include: Funding your dream. Never stop learning.

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Tech.Co

JANUARY 9, 2018

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) , where are these women to fill these positions? Combine this with the increasingly active angel investment and venture capital communities and you’ll discover that Arlington is at the hub of an emerging startup ecosystem,” Wellman said.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2010

All this is especially relevant on the entrepreneurial side, since statistics show that women are starting businesses at more than twice the rate of their male counterparts. I rarely see women at angel investment groups, either asking for money, or offering to fund new ventures. These include: Funding your dream. Never stop learning.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

As a serial entrepreneur and Internet visionary, Richard co-founded Demand Media in May 2006, and currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Through Demand Media, Richard is redefining the next generation of new media companies. . Richard Rosenblatt. Leila Chirayath Janah. . Dave McClure. . ycombinator.com. .

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SoCal Delicious

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Entrepreneurs love being around other entrepreneurs, and thats driving demand toward the beach," says Mr. Miller. MSN Money Investing. Investment Land For Sale. Investing Tools. Rents have increased by just 2% across Los Angeles over the same time period, he says. clients, brokers say. MSN Money Homepage. Home Insurance.

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