Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

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. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Funding 96

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Although the sharing economy isn’t really new, here are a few of the arenas that Stephany and I believe are still ripe for disruption: Education. An example is Berlin-based startup Friendsurance connecting people to create a private insurance pool for payout on household and consumer electronic claims.

Resource 126

Resource Commerce Social Media Platform 126

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

My participation has been on the impact investing and education side, where I''ve been involved as a mentor. It''s not only an education program, but it''s also a source of funding. In between there, there are things like private equity funds which acquire cleantech companies, and emerging markets and microfinance. READ MORE>>.

Angel 276

Angel Invest Mentor Technical Review 276

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

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. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Funding 107

Funding Startup Equity Examples 107

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

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. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Startup 113

Startup Entrepreneur Funding Equity 113

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Although the sharing economy isn’t really new, here are a few of the arenas that Stephany and I believe are still ripe for disruption: Education. An example is Berlin-based startup Friendsurance connecting people to create a private insurance pool for payout on household and consumer electronic claims.

Commerce 98

Commerce Social Media Platform Class 98

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. Podfund , for example, writes checks sized between $25,000 to $50,000 to emerging podcasters. million Series A led by Puma Private Equity, a U.K.-focused

Platform 170

Platform Marketing Tool Venture Capital 170

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2019

In fact, Conscious Capitalism companies, for example, historically have outperformed the S&P 500 index by a factor of ten. Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Set an example by being visibly connected to the people and information you need through social media. Adjust accordingly.

Organization 52

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 52

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.

Guide 136

Guide Education Course Equity 136

InfoChachkie

JUNE 4, 2012

In addition to paying the consultant, you must invest time to educate them. Evaluate their sincerity by asking them to accept equity in exchange for all or a portion of their overall compensation. For example, if you indicate that you will generate $1 million in sales and actually deliver $750,000, you will be viewed as having failed.

Entrepreneur 272

Entrepreneur Outsource Ideas Technical Review 272

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2015

Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Bring focus on your core competencies and expertise by educating and helping others, who can then return the favor by helping you or buying from you. Set an example by being visibly connected to the people and information you need through social media.

Startup 99

Startup Organization Social Media Customer 99

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Bring focus on your core competencies and expertise by educating and helping others, who can then return the favor by helping you or buying from you. Set an example by being visibly connected to the people and information you need through social media.

Organization 57

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 57

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2015

Although the sharing economy isn’t really new, here are a few of the arenas that Stephany and I believe are still ripe for disruption: Education. An example is Berlin-based startup Friendsurance connecting people to create a private insurance pool for payout on household and consumer electronic claims.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Commerce Social Media Platform 111

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2014

Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Bring focus on your core competencies and expertise by educating and helping others, who can then return the favor by helping you or buying from you. Set an example by being visibly connected to the people and information you need through social media.

Organization 93

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 93

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

A couple of quick stories / examples: 1. He would have found somebody technical and inspired that individual to work for equity or deferred payment. This person was educated at the best US schools and had worked for a top-tier strategy consulting firm – one of the big 3. Making Things Happen. I said that was my point.

Entrepreneur 414

Entrepreneur Technical Review Slides CTO Coach 414

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 24, 2016

An example of a company with well-executed branding is Coca Cola®. Their internationally known typographic logo is classic and benefits from years of brand equity. The Artful Parent is a blog that provides an excellent example of quality content regarding art activities for children.

Social Media 40

Social Media Media Content Guide 40

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2016

Although the sharing economy isn’t really new, here are a few of the arenas that Stephany and I believe are still ripe for disruption: Education. An example is Berlin-based startup Friendsurance connecting people to create a private insurance pool for payout on household and consumer electronic claims.

Marketing 52

Marketing Commerce Social Media Entrepreneur 52

InfoChachkie

MAY 16, 2011

In addition to paying the consultant, you must invest time to educate them. Ask them to accept equity in exchange for all or a portion of their overall compensation. In Beware The Consultant , I describe how you can structure such equity-based relationships. Unfortunately, consultants typically cost you both.

Startup 242

Startup Outsource Development Outsource Sales 242

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Your entry is clearly in a larger market with the potential for an equity event far beyond any of the other competitors and then a much smaller market concept wins. Education, work experience. To give you a simple example, think about the color palate of your pitch deck. Anyone can see this…except the judges.

Startup 63

Startup Competition Social Media Education 63

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 20, 2014

It was great to relive a moment when I was in my dorm room at Harvard and watching Toy Story 3 on my laptop and seeing something that we built with no cash, just sweat equity. We will need to keep on figuring out how to educate our consumer. I wouldn’t have asked people to work for us on sweat equity. Communication.

Startup 91

Startup Entertainment CTO Coach Screening 91

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

An obvious example that comes to mind is Roger Ehrenberg, whose fund Information Arbitrage , is looking at companies in these categories. Moving into online education courses for 8 th -12 th grade in Summer 2010. Read more: VentureWire (requires login) , SF Business Times. Competitors: Knewton.

Venture Capital 240

Venture Capital Startup Platform Technical Review 240

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

This move is indicative of the possibility that the traditional ways of going about making a living through a college education, an entry-level position at a firm, and steady promotion through the ranks is a dead model. Businesses can be built on sweat equity. Making cakes, making baby clothes, or making birdhouses, for example.

Startup 92

Startup Capital Blogging Ideas 92

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 3, 2015

They generally are extremely well-educated with many holding numerous degrees and/or certifications, especially African American women. Here’s some examples of the headphones and relationships she helped cultivate during her time as CEO. Almost all credited their spouse, or a mentor, in helping them achieve their success.

Conference 40

Conference Entertainment Startup Digital Hollywood 40

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

We are a venture capital growth equity fund in Washington DC with about $500m invested. AOL Instant Messenger for example; it could have been Twitter. Netflix is a great example. 5: LivingSocial is an example of the recent trend into group buying. Revolution, what is it? Where exactly it missed the mark is hard to say.

Venture Capital 277

Venture Capital Examples Startup Invest 277

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2013

They have worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. How can you beat finding someone who has been there and done that, able to mentor Gen-Y, has lots of connections to people in your industry, and is often willing to work for equity alone? Angel investor.

Startup 98

Startup Mentor Demand High Tech 98

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

They have worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. How can you beat finding someone who has been there and done that, able to mentor Gen-Y, has lots of connections to people in your industry, and is often willing to work for equity alone? Angel Investor.

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Mentor Demand High Tech 107

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2010

They have worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. How can you beat finding someone who has been there and done that, able to mentor Gen-Y, has lots of connections to people in your industry, and is often willing to work for equity alone? Angel Investor.

Mentor 75

Mentor Statistics High Tech Demand 75

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

equity debate. Teach Like You’re the Student - Steve Blank , August 10, 2010 “I never have let my schooling interfere with my education.”. Example: Netflix). Every investment so far in this YC batch (and there have been a lot) has been done on a convertible note.”. Have convertible notes really won? Short-sighted, no?

Startup 191

Startup Venture Capital Blogging CTO Hire 191

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 5, 2010

previously explained that it usually requires some equity, but here is some more step by step practical advice. It’s a San Francisco Bay Area forum for networking, jobs and education for over 500 Product Management professionals. CompStudy 2008 Report on Equity and Cash Compensation at Technology Startups. Let's recap.

Startup 191

Startup Product Technology Venture Capital 191

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2010

Here’s an example of one comment I received, “So you think it’s better to plan and build for years without testing it on the market and then make a big splash release and hope for the best? .&# But I just said it. How do I know this? This will save everybody from the time, expense and risks of a bankruptcy.

Startup 308

Startup Entrepreneur Customer Custom 308