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Every Startup Goes Through Distinctive Funding Phases

Startup Professionals Musings

Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Let’s take a look here some similar stages from a support perspective: Idea stage. The first step toward a business with any idea is to write it down, and build a business plan around it.

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Praying to the God of Valuation

Both Sides of the Table

I have often thought that creative endeavors where one has a quick turn-around between idea and realization of one’s work as one of the more fulfilling experiences in life. Starting in 2009 I began writing checks consistently, year-in and year-out. There was no money train. It was 1991. So now our collective companies are worth less.

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How To Find Support Resources For Your Startup Stage

Startup Professionals Musings

Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Let’s take a look here some similar stages from a support perspective: Idea stage. The first step toward a business with any idea is to write it down, and build a business plan around it.

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Funding Alternatives Change As Your New Venture Grows

Startup Professionals Musings

Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Let’s take a look here some similar stages from a support perspective: Idea stage. The first step toward a business with any idea is to write it down, and build a business plan around it.

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Seek Support Organizations Based On Startup Stage

Startup Professionals Musings

Every entrepreneur needs help and support along the way, from developing the initial idea, to selling off the successful business (exit strategy). Let’s take a look here some similar stages from a support perspective: Idea stage. The first step toward a business with any idea is to write it down, and build a business plan around it.

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7 Plan Elements That Separate Businesses From Hobbies

Startup Professionals Musings

Don’t believe that Silicon Valley myth that all you have to do is sketch your idea on the back of a napkin, and investors will line up to give you money. When sizing your funding request, be aware of the value of your startup today, since most investors expect an equity share for their contributions.

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Story of a Startup Weekend Veteran | The Good, The Bad, and the UGLY!

Tech Zulu Event

I pitched an idea that was voted in the top 12 but couldn’t form a complete team. The following week, I joined AT&T Hackathon at iO/LA in Hollywood and again pitched the idea. So, I teamed up with a group of developers that showed interest in working on my idea after the weekend.

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