David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Though RBI will displace some traditional equity VC, its much bigger impact will be to expand the pool of capital available for early-stage entrepreneurs. . Lighter Capital is a RBI VC which has provided over $100 million in growth capital to over 250 companies since 2012. So what is Revenue Based Investing? One-Page Term Sheet.

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www.thedailymuse.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

by Rebecca Thorman — September 13, 2012 — No comments. What should new entrepreneurs look for when hiring a lawyer? Priorities that need to be addressed early on include: Establishing a business entity of some sort (LLC or corporation) to protect you personally from business liabilities. September 18, 2012 (11:46).

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Hearpreneur

MAY 15, 2016

Early on, one of my managers noticed my knack for helping clients out. Roberts, Phoenician Financial Planning, LLC. #6 After leaving Goldman in 2012, I began building the first iteration of Rukkus based on his belief that there was a need for a more transparent and informative ticketing platform. Thanks to J.K.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 19, 2012

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Technology versus market risk in angel investments » June 19, 2012. October 2012. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series).

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC.   When we talk to entrepreneurs (or explain to others what we do) we often explain this in risk terms.   When we talk to entrepreneurs (or explain to others what we do) we often explain this in risk terms. October 2012. Managing Company Growth.

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Up and Running

JUNE 23, 2015

The business model is innovative and unique, and the business itself serves as a fantastic “how to” example for entrepreneurs looking to start a social, mission-driven business. Allyson met her co-founder Meg Wirth in 2012 when Wirth was working as a consultant for groups like the Rockefeller Foundation and the United Nations.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 9, 2016

The two guests on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show tell it like it really is to navigate the chaos of a startup. The program examines the DNA of entrepreneurs: what makes them tick, how they came up with their ideas; and explores the habits that make them successful, and the highs and lows that pushed them forward.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 15, 2019

Between 2012 and 2017, the number of craft breweries in the US increased from 2,420 to 6,266 – an increase of 159%! In our guide on how to start a small business , we suggest that aspiring entrepreneurs choose a niche for the best chance at success. Sole proprietorship or LLC? by Katie Lundin of crowdspring.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. Founders First Capital Partners : “Founders First Capital Partners, LLC is building a comprehensive ecosystem to empower underrepresented founders to become leading premium wage job creators within their communities.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2008

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. « The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs | Main.    What does that mean for entrepreneurs?     What does that mean for entrepreneurs?  October 2012. Managing Company Growth. April 2013.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 19, 2006

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Due diligence: An Entrepreneurs Perspective » October 19, 2006. Posted at 05:09 PM in Managing Company Growth | Permalink. October 2012. Managing Company Growth. Startups and angels: Along the way to success. Thinking about pricing. April 2013.

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Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2009

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. October 2012. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Startups and angels: Along the way to success. Starting Startups. April 2013.

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Up and Running

JULY 29, 2014

In recent years, socially-minded entrepreneurs have begun testing a new type of business entity: the L3C, or Low Profit Limited Liability Corporation. A low-profit limited liability company, or an L3C, is a legal structure (a variation on a limited liability company or LLC) that is relatively new to the United States.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2012

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. The Performance Appraisal » October 08, 2012. Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs.   Would they really apply to an entrepreneur with little or no assets faced with a similar situation? Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. But, what constitutes success for the parties involved – investors, entrepreneurs, employees, and customers – can vary dramatically. Misaligned interests that lead to poor financing choices are often very problematic for first time entrepreneurs in young companies. 

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Being an entrepreneur or business owner has its share of ups and downs. While the downs can be pretty low the ups always seem to triumph for a true entrepreneur at heart. Milestones are what entrepreneurs and business owners work towards. Being an entrepreneur allows you to grow in the best way possible.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 25, 2019

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Two reasons. The desire for me to create something meaningful and the choking environment of the corporate culture made me quit my full-time job and become an entrepreneur. Bryan, Pneuma Nitric Oxide, LLC ! #8- Photo Credit: Steve Schultheis.

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Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. October 2012. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Startups and angels: Along the way to success. » November 09, 2011.

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Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know. Madison, WI -- Here' are two downloads to my presentation from last week's Early Stage Symposium, "What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know About Each Other. What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I started a consulting firm called Global Marketing Resources, LLC in 2000 as source for additional income while I was a corporate executive. We motivate and coach entrepreneurs to be warriors for their businesses, for their families and for their communities. My business name – One Epiphany LLC – has a personal meaning behind it.

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Tim Keane

JULY 2, 2010

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Every entrepreneur should read this article on choosing the correect type of corporate form for an enterprise: [link]. Every entrepreneur should read this article on choosing the correect type of corporate form for an enterprise: [link]. October 2012. April 2013.

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Tim Keane

MAY 22, 2006

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. « Compensation for Entrepreneurs | Main.   Deals that were put together so poorly that the entrepreneur had little room to work.  In all of these cases, the investors were individuals working with the entrepreneur directly.  October 2012.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 11, 2013

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. « Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs | Main. |   I digress here, but one of the real challenges is managing sales goals both agressively and realistically. October 2012. Managing Company Growth. The Performance Appraisal. April 2013.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs : Comments. The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs. October 2012.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Please see later version of this post on May 16, 2010 Entrepreneurs are often not experts in the area of term-sheet negotiations and all of the surrounding issues.   Investors sometimes “present” the terms they’d like and expect the entrepreneurs to react.

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Tim Keane

MAY 16, 2010

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC.   Based on a lot of feedback, I've added some new comments about put rights and made more explicit my philosophy about working together with entrepreneurs to achieve mutually satisfactory results.  October 2012. Managing Company Growth.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. ") Every entrepreneur who's ever talked to investors knows there are a couple of different things going on. Said another way, if the entrepreneur enthusiastically seeks expertise to get to a common goal we have the beginnings of a potentially interesting opportunity. 

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socaltech.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Thursday, February 16, 2012. However, with the proliferation of incubators, the difficulty in figuring out which programs are--and arent--worth looking at has become very diffcult, if not impossible, for startup entrepreneurs. Managed by: Mark Lieberman. Managed by: Kevin Hell. Managed by: Fred H. Interviews.

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Tim Keane

MAY 20, 2010

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. So stay strong all you brave entrepreneurs because, as you already know, sharks can smell fear." " ABC Shark Tank Website I cannot imagine any circumstances under which real entrepreneurs with real opportunities would subject themselves to this kind of treatment. 

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Tim Keane

AUGUST 10, 2006

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Listening to Entrepreneurs. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Listening to Entrepreneurs : Comments. Listening to Entrepreneurs. October 2012. Managing Company Growth. Startups and angels: Along the way to success. April 2013.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 8, 2010

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. " Entrepreneurs looking for investors know about "accredited investor" status and the myriad benefits it provides.  " Entrepreneurs looking for investors know about "accredited investor" status and the myriad benefits it provides. 

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC.  From an investors point of view, the ability to select and hire is a critical element in assessing the entrepreneur herself.  From an investors point of view, the ability to select and hire is a critical element in assessing the entrepreneur herself.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 22, 2006

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Questions for Entrepreneurs. Id be interested to know what those of you who are entrepreneurs think about these questions. Should angel networks charge entrepreneurs for reviewing their plans, and if so, whats a fair price? Questions for Entrepreneurs.

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Early Growth Financial Services

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Sheila Sanders , my incredible operations manager, confidante and friend, you rock! And so like we did in 2009 , 2010, 2011 and 2012 please raise your fists in the air and celebrate these amazing people who rolled up their sleeves, faced their fears and shipped something meaningful in 2013. A for Awesome. H for Hooray.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 5, 2010

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. October 2012. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Startups and angels: Along the way to success. Preview | Powered by FeedBlitz.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 6, 2008

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. October 2012. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Startups and angels: Along the way to success. Entrepreneurship around the globe.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 20, 2009

By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC.   A successfully bootstrapped start-up allows the entrepreneur to retain more equity (Gianforte hung on to 60% up to the IPO) and provides a lot more control and freedom from competing goals of various investors.  October 2012. Managing Company Growth.

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