Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 11, 2023
That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Having enough revenue to finally give yourself a salary is an inspiring event, and one that you should savor.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 16, 2020
That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Having enough revenue to finally give yourself a salary is an inspiring event, and one that you should savor.
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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. Often we are asked to get involved in executive-level recruiting.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 27, 2018
Patents, trade secrets, and trademarks are very attractive to investors, since these are not easily overcome by competitors. Specific investment size request, and equity offered. Discussion of likely liquidity events and exit strategy. Examples of similar events in your industry are especially helpful.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 13, 2016
This is also the place to first mention patents and any other differentiators that put you ahead of competition. How big is the funding request, and how much equity will you give? Quantify founder investments, both cash and sweat-equity. If you don’t plan a liquidity event, you won’t find many investors interested.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 16, 2015
That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Having enough revenue to finally give yourself a salary is an inspiring event, and one that you should savor.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 2, 2016
That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Having enough revenue to finally give yourself a salary is an inspiring event, and one that you should savor.
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