Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Angel investors and venture capitalists don’t invest in non-profits. The simple reason is that it’s impossible to make money for investors when the goal of the company is to not make money. For a non-profit, bootstrapping is self-funding from donations and fund-raising. Individual and institutional donations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2011

Angel investors and venture capitalists don’t invest in non-profits. The simple reason is that it’s impossible to make money for investors when the goal of the company is to not make money. For a non-profit, bootstrapping is self-funding from donations and fund-raising. Individual and institutional donations.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

While you may be enamored with becoming an entrepreneur and bootstrapping your business, don’t quit your day job. In short, creating a business plan early on will make starting, managing, and growing your business easier. There’s actually a lot of value in bootstrapping your business. Don’t quit your day job.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2013

Let’s look at some common scenarios, and put this into perspective for entrepreneurs: You don’t need or want investors or a loan. With bootstrapping, no business plan is expected by anyone. You have built a successful startup, and plan to use the same investors. You need an investor, and want a document to mass-mail to everyone.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Angel investors and venture capitalists don’t invest in non-profits. The simple reason is that it’s impossible to make money for investors when the goal of the company is to not make money. For a non-profit, bootstrapping is self-funding from donations and fund-raising. Individual and institutional donations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping your growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. Following is my prioritized larger list of sources, with some “rules of thumb” which may save you a lot of time and energy: Bootstrapping. Angel investors.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

So you should tailor your funding search and your approach. I’ll explain this more later, but assume that only a very few high-growth companies with high-power management teams are venture opportunities. They try to work only with proven management teams who have dealt with successful startups in the past.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Searching LinkedIn, for example, is a must for contemporary entrepreneurs. It clearly identifies potential investors who meet your profile, and provides contact information. While exploring all these alternatives, don’t forget that the right investor in a majority of cases may be you, through bootstrapping and personal credit.

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Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping your growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. Following is my prioritized larger list of sources, with some “rules of thumb” which may save you a lot of time and energy: Bootstrapping. Angel investors.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 21, 2019

Search for Cheaper Options. You don’t have to worry at all about the space, as the operator will manage it. If you haven’t been able to save up for your capital, consider bootstrapping your business. List down the items you need for your business and figure out the ones you need most often. Buy Used Furniture.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping you growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. Following is my prioritized larger list of sources, with some “rules of thumb” which may save you a lot of time and energy: Bootstrapping. Angel investors.

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Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

For example, with any outside investment, you give up some ownership and control, and with bootstrapping your growth curve will likely be longer and more organic. Investors: Sign up Entrepreneurs: Get started. Angel Investor , Frontier Angel Fund. Managing Partner , Tangent Capital. June 17th, 2012.

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

At Bazaarvoice, he initially played the roles of client service, content moderation, marketing, and product management. Read my Lucky7 Bootstrap or VC? And remember that whomever you take money from, whether it is an angel investor, a VC, or private equity (PE) firm, that the partnership with them is like a marriage.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 19, 2012

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Technology versus market risk in angel investments » June 19, 2012.   Search. Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping. Investor Relationships. Managing Company Growth.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC.      Search. Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping. Investor Relationships. Managing Company Growth. Picking Ventures: Part 2. Signup for email updates.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC.   And – they can be avoided if both parties – investors and entrepreneurs – are knowledgeable and well-informed about each others’ goals and interests. « Leaving a Trail | Main. |

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Board Effect

MAY 13, 2019

Let’s not waste time listing everything startups could be doing to more effectively manage their cap tables. When it comes to cap table management in startup companies, it’s unrealistic to expect perfection. The realistic demands of cap table management will increase as your business grows and matures—that much is a no-brainer.

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Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping. Investor Relationships. Managing Company Growth. « Does the world need "tough" entrepreneurial coaches? Starting Startups.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 20, 2009

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Bootstrap your venture.   Greg is the well known author of Bootstrapping Your Business , and a frequent speaker on the topic.  Bootstrap your venture.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Last week, our angel group reviewed a business with an online lie detector technology.  Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping. Investor Relationships. Managing Company Growth.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2016

Searching LinkedIn, for example, is a must for contemporary entrepreneurs. It clearly identifies potential investors who meet your profile, and provides contact information. While exploring all these alternatives, don’t forget that the right investor in a majority of cases may be you, through bootstrapping and personal credit.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 19, 2006

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Posted at 05:09 PM in Managing Company Growth | Permalink. Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping. Investor Relationships. Managing Company Growth. Thinking about pricing.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 28, 2006

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. « How to assure yourself that no professional investor will ever want to invest in your venture: | Main. Managing Investor Relationships » June 28, 2006. Angels and Advisors.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

Well, Steve Hoffman (02:34): First of all, I did three venture funded startups in Silicon valley and two bootstrap startups. We called them founder space, round tables, and we'd meet, I'd introduce 'em to angel investors and marketing experts and lawyers, and really try to help them get off the ground. So I know what it's like.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We’re looking at our lean business planning is about strategy, tactics, concrete specifics including milestones, metrics, tasks and schedule, and essential numbers to run a business, all of which lead to managing cash flow. It’s objective is internal management. Tell your angel investors a story about need.

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Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping. Investor Relationships. Managing Company Growth. « Picking Ventures: Part 2 | Main. » November 09, 2011. Signup for email updates.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 17, 2022

Anything that demonstrates to angel investors that you are viable. Investors generally have preferences related to where they invest. To improve your chances, narrow your search down to investors who are more likely to be interested. Starting and managing an ongoing business is a long and winding road.

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Tim Keane

JULY 2, 2010

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping. Investor Relationships. Managing Company Growth. « People are the whole game | Main. | The Qualities of a Leader » July 02, 2010.

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Tim Keane

MAY 22, 2006

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Pick Your Investor With Care. " Search. Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping. Investor Relationships. Managing Company Growth. The great day has arrived. 

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Board Effect

JUNE 10, 2019

One of the wisest decisions that startups can make is investing in board management software, which will create efficiency from the start. If you’re interested in more of a partnership, you’ll also find opportunities to work with venture capital partners or local angel investors. What Makes Grants So Attractive for Startups?

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 11, 2013

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC.   I digress here, but one of the real challenges is managing sales goals both agressively and realistically.     Search. Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping.

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Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Didnt get the chance to ask him if managed to visit Berkeley while he was in town and see the 52-7 whupping that the Buffs took at the hands of Cal. VoiceBase - Transcription and search of voice communications (presentations, conference calls, etc.) Bootstrapping 101. What does it take to be an Angel Investor?

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC.  "A venture investor who never loses isn't risking enough," said a friend of mine recently. Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping. Investor Relationships.

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Tim Keane

MAY 20, 2010

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC.   I'm surprised by (a few) angel investors who think this is "fun," and is within the bounds of the way people can and should be treated.  Angels and Advisors.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 5, 2010

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Power of Angel Investing in Milwaukee. T he Angel Capital Educational Foundation’s “Power of Angel Investing” Seminar will be coming to Milwaukee, WI on Friday, February 26th. April 2013.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. I'm in Dublin this week and was at the Halo Business Angel Network meeting on Monday evening. . Understand bootstrapping and its central role in the development of almost every business.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Technology versus market risk in angel investments.  One of his points is that angels tend to lose money because they take on companies with high market risk and low technical risk.

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