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Reading what was written and the VC age question

This is going to be BIG.

What I would offer to entrepreneurs is that you should know what you're getting from each investor you let into the round. An experienced entrepreneur who has raised money multiple times can be a great board member as well. It's exactly what he did--and he still occasionally takes a lump or two. Doesn't take much.

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Where are the Deals? How VCs Identify the Next Generation of Startups

David Teten

Detailed due diligence. Leading Late-Stage Technology Investors’ Portfolio by Geography, 2001-1Q2010. At ffVC, our primary origination strategy is to provide a high level of services to entrepreneurs, and then let word of mouth spread. They’re the entrepreneurs on the cutting edge of their respective disciplines.

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Startup Advice: When to Use a Consulting CTO

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Web Startup Lessons Advice from a CTO and Entrepreneur Home About Startup Advice: When to Use a Consulting CTO There are not many to be found. Most likely, this is a person who is a serial entrepreneur and was the chief technology officer for two or more web startups. .&# Investors use a consulting CTO for technical due diligence.

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Working for Equity Instead of Cash

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The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs. The Connected World of Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneur Magazine Blog. The best start-up I ever invested in went bankrupt in 2001. Before taking equity in a company I go through a VC-like investment and due diligence process. immigrant entrepreneurs. Disclosure Policy.

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Time is the Enemy of All Deals

Both Sides of the Table

A reminder that it is important for all entrepreneurs is to remember to be careful about “deal drift.” We moved into the legal process and final due diligence in January and February of 2000. I lived through this again September 2001. Don’t be complacent – What really winds me up is when entrepreneurs are complacent.

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Valuations 101: Scorecard Valuation Methodology

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million and is established by negotiations between the entrepreneur and the angel investors. Working within a network of angel investors also expands the pool of expert resources and helps divide the work of screening companies and investment due diligence. Strength of Entrepreneur and Team. Entrepreneur only.

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How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy

Both Sides of the Table

I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. I never suggest that entrepreneurs just randomly pitch VCs. You’ll never make a great entrepreneur. So your journey to fund raising begins by strengthening your relationships with other entrepreneurs.

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