Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Another approach is to ask the investor for references, where their involvement has made a real difference, leading to success. Personally visit another startup funded by this investor.

Technical Review 138

Technical Review Startup Innocal Offshore 138

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Solicit funds from friends and family.

Startup 136

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 136

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2020

Loans are a safer option than equity. Offering debt is better than offering direct equity, especially in early stages when you have no valuation for setting equity percentages. These realities are part of the reason that this first tier of very early investors are often referred to as “friends, family, and fools.”

Funding 123

Funding Startup Equity Venture Capital 123

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Years ago, I co-wrote my first book, profiling just such a person, trading his time and experience in exchange for equity – and managing to become wealthy in the process by picking and aiding great young companies that grew large and. Original 1994 book. were ultimately sold at a tremendous profit.

Coach 243

Coach Organization Resource IBM 243

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2023

Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Once you have some traction, you can approach venture capital organizations , with funding amounts of $1-10 million for the real rollout, often referred to as the “A-round,” or first institutional funding.

Startup 122

Startup Funding Organization Incubator 122

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references. No historical baggage. Partner decisions are more important than hiring decisions. Look impartially from all angles and do the follow-up.

Software Review 103

Software Review Equity CTO Hire Outsource Development 103

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Prudent investors often request some protection against the risks associated with a decrease in the value of a company in which they have invested (referred to herein as the issuer). a smaller reduction in the investors equity holdings). a smaller reduction in the investors equity holdings). Continued.). READ MORE>>.

Venture Capital 149

Venture Capital Pricing Equity Invest 149

Xconomy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Oncology diagnostics company Epic Sciences, which last year launched what it describes as the only test that can help guide treatment for patients with advanced prostate cancer, has raised $52 million in a financing led by New York private equity firm Blue Ox Healthcare Partners to develop tests to address more types of cancer.

San Diego 58

San Diego Guide Course Equity 58

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Use crowd funding.

Tips 104

Tips Startup Technical Review Equity 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Another approach is to ask the investor for references, where their involvement has made a real difference, leading to success. Personally visit another startup funded by this investor.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Funding Innocal Offshore 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2023

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” Startups that target profitable and growing markets with high returns should realize that these will draw many new entrants.

Competition 88

Competition Startup Framework Pricing 88

socalTECH

MAY 30, 2012

That's the idea behind a new startup, Fundable , headed by serial entrepreneur Wil Schroter , which allows you to use rewards -- product, company schwag, an even equity -- as a tool to get your startup to the next stage. We allow startups to raise money, both based on equity, as well as rewards. What's Fundable?

Startup 223

Startup Equity Venture Capital Ideas 223

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Once you have some traction, you can approach venture capital organizations , with funding amounts of $1-10 million for the real rollout, often referred to as the “A-round,” or first institutional funding.

Resource 171

Resource Startup Organization Incubator 171

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Solicit funds from friends and family.

Startup 128

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 128

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2020

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” Startups that target profitable and growing markets with high returns should realize that these will draw many new entrants.

Competition 151

Competition Startup Framework Pricing 151

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Loans are a safer option than equity. Offering debt is better than offering direct equity, especially in early stages when you have no valuation for setting equity percentages. These realities are part of the reason that this first tier of very early investors are often referred to as “friends, family, and fools.”

Startup 97

Startup Equity Entrepreneur Venture Capital 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

Make sure everyone accurately posts their role with your startup on social media profiles, resumes, and references. Visit reference customers, partners, and vendors. For reference, here is a quick summary of key elements which most investors include in their due diligence process: Key personnel review.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur 108

SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

Several people have recently come to me to help them source and/or hire full-time CTOs for their startup having found me through my post that looks at: Startup CTO Salary and Equity Data. Make sure you do reference checks. Most often I ignore the list of references they provide. They are bright, eager, a good fit.

CTO Hire 282

CTO Hire CTO Coach Technical Review Startup 282

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Use crowd funding.

Startup 87

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 87

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2018

Loans are a safer option than equity. Offering debt is better than offering direct equity, especially in early stages when you have no valuation for setting equity percentages. These realities are part of the reason that this first tier of very early investors are often referred to as “friends, family, and fools.”

Funding 59

Funding Startup Equity Entrepreneur 59

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Loans are a safer option than equity. Offering debt is better than offering direct equity, especially in early stages when you have no valuation for setting equity percentages. These realities are part of the reason that this first tier of very early investors are often referred to as “friends, family, and fools.”

Funding 101

Funding Startup Equity Entrepreneur 101

SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

Several people have recently come to me to help them source and/or hire full-time CTOs for their startup having found me through my post that looks at: Startup CTO Salary and Equity Data. Make sure you do reference checks. Most often I ignore the list of references they provide. They are bright, eager, a good fit.

CTO Hire 225

CTO Hire CTO Coach Technical Review Startup 225

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Many of the growth equity firms have had outbound dialing programs for years. Growth equity firms typically target profitable businesses that are often not technical in nature. Perhaps outbound dialing / emailing programs worked well for growth equity firms in their core business. These kind of companies were seldom startups.

Venture Capital 294

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Email Equity 294

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2016

This term refers to an initial venture-capital investment, often wrongly sought to seed early product development. These terms refer to a class of professional investors who invest their own money, like angels, but have the larger resources and scope of venture capitalists with other people’s money. Sweat equity.

Startup 57

Startup Software Review Equity Invest 57

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2013

Loans are easier than equity. Offering debt is better than offering direct equity, especially in early stages when you have no valuation for setting equity percentages. New money from professional investors sees lesser value in old money, so the equity of early investors is “crammed down” and often lost in the scale-up surge.

Startup 92

Startup Equity Entrepreneur Venture Capital 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Solicit funds from friends and family.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review Equity 105

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Once you have some traction, you can approach venture capital organizations , with funding amounts of $1-10 million for the real rollout, often referred to as the “A-round,” or first institutional funding.

Funding 94

Funding Startup Organization Incubator 94

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 21, 2014

The latest Built In LA report shows nice trends in the continued growth of Los Angeles’ equity economy and entrepreneurial culture.” ” Be sure to refer to the infographic below and visit Built In LA for the full report. Originally posted by the good people at Built In Los Angeles.

Los Angeles 105

Los Angeles Angel Startup Snapchat 105

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Make sure everyone accurately posts their role with your startup on social media profiles, resumes, and references. Update reference customers, partners, and vendors. Startup equity investments imply a long-term business relationship, lasting five years or longer. Set up an interview room, stocked with current docs.

Invest 59

Invest Startup Doc Slides 59

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Use crowd funding.

Entrepreneur 113

Entrepreneur Funding Startup Technical Review 113

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Another approach is to ask the investor for references, where their involvement has made a real difference, leading to success. Personally visit another startup funded by this investor.

Technical Review 103

Technical Review Innocal Offshore Entrepreneur 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Use crowd funding.

Develop 70

Develop Development Product Startup 70

Berkonomics

JULY 3, 2010

Years ago, I co-wrote my first book, profiling just such a person, trading his time and experience in exchange for equity – and managing to become wealthy in the process by picking and aiding great young companies that grew large and were ultimately sold at a tremendous profit.

Coach 179

Coach Organization Resource Equity 179

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Use crowd funding.

Startup 123

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 123

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Solicit funds from friends and family.

Startup 53

Startup Technical Review Equity Incubator 53

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2016

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Another approach is to ask the investor for references, where their involvement has made a real difference, leading to success. Personally visit another startup funded by this investor.

Technical Review 63

Technical Review Innocal Offshore Entrepreneur 63

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2010

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Startup 290

Startup Funding Venture Capital Pricing 290