David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. Our wheelhouse is bootstrapped (or lightly capitalized) SMB SaaS. At least 12 months of customer history, generally 20+ enterprise customers or 200+ SMB customers. Bigfoot Capital.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Does the traditional VC financing model make sense for all companies? Lighter Capital is a RBI VC which has provided over $100 million in growth capital to over 250 companies since 2012. 2018 also had the fewest number of angel-led financing rounds since before 2010. Absolutely not.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 21, 2021

I took an opportunity selling food trucks and noticed the industry needed improved customer service. At 4Patriots we wanted to present our customers with an enhanced feeling of freedom and self-reliance. After some years with blood, sweat and tears, I founded my current business, Ageras, in 2012. Photo Credit: Kamron Kunce.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

How do we know how much the customer will buy and how long it will take?  How big is the customer problem being solved?   Growth financing, for example. How do we know how much the customer will buy and how long it will take?  How big is the customer problem being solved? October 2012.

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Rob Go

DECEMBER 28, 2011

And that’s true pretty much across the board – from exits, late stage financings, scaling companies, and seed activity. The company also never raised any previous financing, and is one of the great bootstrapped success stories out there. Onwards to 2012! Seed Activity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2013

Based on the latest Startup Environment Index from the Kauffman Foundation and LegalZoom, personal money, or bootstrapping, continued to be the primary startup funding in 2012. At least wait until later, when you ready to scale, and have some “leverage” based on a proven business model, some real customers, and real revenue.

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blog.teamtreehouse.com

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Dec 3, 2012. Twitter Bootstrap : Created by Mark Otto and Angus Droll , Bootstrap makes its learning curve worth the effort. Its extensive capabilities can be customized , although designers wary of option overload may want to start with the simplified “getting started” download.  Facebook. 6 Comments.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

She found non-traditional financing. Without this money she wouldn’t have been able to finance operations. Sam is the managing director of Launchpad LA and we were about to pick our 2012 class of entrepreneurs. She focused on her customer. She put all of her savings into her company. She never gave up.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In this two-part guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. In part two, we’ll discuss finances, insurance, and regulations for breweries. Relationships.

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The Next Web

JULY 12, 2012

I’m a geek and given the choice I will always choose to hangout with my own “kind” Having launched a product and started a service business I quickly realised that I had to break out of my habits and start going to where my customers really are. Also, what’s in it for the customer? The LiL group.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

In 2012 I got together with Alexander Osterwalder , Henry Chesbrough and Andre Marquis to think about the Lean and the future of corporate innovation. It only emerges after an intense business model design and search activity based on the customer development process. in developing these new models. And why wouldn’t it be?

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Tim Keane

MAY 27, 2010

It was bootstrapped.   We had a customer and a value proposition.   We were fortunate enough to have customers like Boston Store, Carson’s, Penney’s, Sears, GNC – and they loved our exceptional customer service and ability to deliver a better value to their customers – and more sales and customer satisfaction to them.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 28, 2010

At today's roundtable we saw three very nice businesses, each with pilot customers, and each working on real problems. Antonio has 100 trial customers at the moment, and is looking to figure out exactly what his company positioning is going to be. And these pilots will pay for her early bootstrapping phase.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Freshdesk is a social customer support startup offering a SaaS solution to small businesses. Freshdesk aims to do the same in Social CRM and already has paying customers. Freshdesk aims to do the same in Social CRM and already has paying customers. I then discussed some of the lessons of the Freshdesk financing.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 14, 2013

In September of 2012, Zapier closed our seed investment round of $1.2MM. In May of 2012, I had no idea where to start when it came to raising money for a company or if I even wanted to raise money. The best way to survive is to have customers paying you. There’s a couple places you can find other investors: Your customers.

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www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Startups for startups – the top B2B tools used by Startups – Includes the list of top 50 startup vendors in 2012 by Vendorstack , a reviews and Q&A platform on enterprise vendors for startups and mid-market companies. Tools for Hackathons – added Dec 2012. Steve Blank on Lean Customer Development.

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online.wsj.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers, use the Order Reprints tool at the bottom of any article or visit www.djreprints.com. September 19, 2012, 9:32 p.m. Copyright 2012 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Finance, Banking, Loans, etc. Back to Top « Customer Service.

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Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

However, liked the team, and Dennis Mink, FootFeeds CEO, convinced me of the value in check-ins as a white label service for brands to market to their customers. ► 2012. (1). Bootstrapping 101. I also teach Entrepreneurial Finance at San Jose State. We hope to see you again soon. October 4, 2010 11:55 AM.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

For angel groups, the distinction between groups and VCs on this issue is dwindling, especially as angel groups do bigger rounds of financing.   Note that this applies only to earl stage Series A-type equity financings and assumes no cash dividends are paid to investors. .   First , dividends.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

In this guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been-there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. Watch your finances. Know your customers and your financials. Find trusted advisors.

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Professor VC

JULY 31, 2008

I actually enjoy the process of pulling together a selection of materials to create a complete course on Entrepreneurial Finance. Last year, I tried out a custom textbook through one of the major publishers, which seemed like a great way to go. ► 2012. (1). Bootstrapping 101. Now Its Organic Chemistry." Newer Post.

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Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

I am not sure how this relates to venture finance or entrepreneurship, but Im sure Ill find some connection along the way. Perhaps, its that old joke: Q: What two industries call their customers "users"? ► 2012. (1). Bootstrapping 101. I also teach Entrepreneurial Finance at San Jose State. Post a Comment.

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Professor VC

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Also, if the weather gets really bad, they offer a full refund voucher good for your next trip - all about customer retention. ► 2012. (1). Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases.

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Austin Startup

JANUARY 8, 2019

In 2012, when we opened up the coworking space Bill Boebel and Gordon became co-founders and helped establish the model that we have in place today. Operations and Finance We have many different business lines with internal dependencies between them. We are a bootstrapped business so cash management is critical?—?you

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Tim Keane

JUNE 21, 2011

« How should I finance my new venture? " "What are your assumptions about how long it will take to get customers?" " "Where do you expect to find these customers?" "  "What's the current solution these potential customers are using today?"

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 30, 2007

They would like businesses solving “big hairy problems” of real value to the customer. We used that information for a lot of our customers. The joke around the office was always that the systems that performed the worst had the best customer service and the best performers provided customer service that was terrible.

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Tim Keane

MAY 9, 2006

The entrepreneur has the opportunity to master the intricacies of his business process; his customers minute but important expectations; venture financing; people management. October 2012. Bootstrapping. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 22, 2006

If customer interest can be obtained in a live test involving revenue, valuation may rise again. The company quickly ramped up losses faster than expected, putting pressure on a new financing round at the same time as disappointing results were being reported. October 2012. Bootstrapping. Signup for email updates.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 24, 2006

Create a culture in your company that is focused on the customer, rather than on the technology. Reducing risk for the next round of financing yields a higher investment value. Create a culture in your company that is focused on the customer, rather than on the technology. October 2012. Bootstrapping. April 2013.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 12, 2006

Are you able to explain why your product is a compelling purchase for the customer, and how the customer will make buying decisions? What’s your attitude about “next round” financing? Are you able to explain why your product is a compelling purchase for the customer, and how the customer will make buying decisions?

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