Gust

APRIL 27, 2014

Unless you are bootstrapping everything, you need to have a clear plan on what networking and documents are required to get to friends and family, Angel investors, and institutional investors. Otherwise you will find yourself a year later being no closer to a product that you were yesterday, with no idea why.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Although angel investment is a lot like venture capital (and is often confused with it), there are important distinctions. First, angel investors are groups or individuals who invest their own money. In fact, angel investment in startups is much more common than venture capital, especially at the earlier growth stages.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

Apply to local angel investor groups. Use online platforms like Gust to find them, and local networking to find ones that relate to your industry and passion. These days, the costs to start a business are at an all-time low, and over 80% of startups are self-funded (also called bootstrapping). Fund your startup yourself.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2020

As an angel investor, I often hear from young entrepreneurs who have invented a shiny solution, without really focusing first on the need or the opportunity. It takes time to build networks, know-how, and the leadership skills to chart a successful path and mobilize others around you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2022

The right investors and right time dilemma. You don’t want to take money from friends and family, but it’s too early for angel investors and VCs. Bootstrap if you can, otherwise climb the pyramid of family, friends, angels, and VCs. The right motivated employees dilemma. Later you need specialists and managers.

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Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

Bootstrapping 101. I moderated a panel discussion last night on one of my favorite topics, bootstrapping, as part of our Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship Eminent Speaker Series at San Jose State. They have a standard presentation on bootstrapping, which they present around the country. ProfessorVC. Steve Bennet.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

Apply to local angel investor groups. Use online platforms like Gust to find them, and local networking to find ones that relate to your industry and passion. These days, the costs to start a business are at an all-time low, and over 80% of startups are self-funded (also called bootstrapping). Fund your startup yourself.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

But every startup’s journey towards getting to the Series A point is certainly unique in its own way, and when I reflect on what it took to reach this goal, there were four key strategies, related to raising funds and seeking out investors, that really set us up for successes and helped us get there not just faster, but smarter.

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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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Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 149

The Next Web

JULY 20, 2013

Find an indirect route to the VC: I can assure you that we pay a lot of attention to an investment opportunity that one of our investors brings us and is excited about. Get another validator: if someone else reputable is willing to commit money, then the VC will think twice if he hasn’t missed anything.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 25, 2010

Three important factors that founders have to consider (no matter their location) are networks, funding, and talent. Here’s how we viewed each of these: Networking was critical to us. Nor was there a widely established network of Angels with a track record of supporting local companies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2018

Different types of investors tend to specialize in capitalizing on businesses at different stages. Venture capital firms look for the most mature companies they can find, Angel investors typically deal a tier lower, while friends and family are most likely to help you get started. Don’t sign up for one, expecting the other.

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Professor VC

MAY 29, 2008

What does it take to be an Angel Investor? To the SEC, it means that you are an accredited investor and To the man (or woman) on the street, a minimum qualification would seem to be an interest and ability to invest in early stage ventures. Labels: angel groups , Angel Investors. Bootstrapping 101.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2014

Different types of investors tend to specialize in capitalizing on businesses at different stages. Venture capital firms look for the most mature companies they can find, Angel investors typically deal a tier lower, while friends and family are most likely to help you get started. Don’t sign up for one, expecting the other.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 232

Up and Running

JULY 1, 2015

Bootstrapping. Many entrepreneurs use bootstrapping, which means financing your company by scraping together funds in unconventional ways. Here are some popular ways of bootstrapping your business. These outside investors will either be angel investors or venture capitalists.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

More About Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network: Learn more here. John Jantsch (00:00): This episode of the duct tape marketing podcast is brought to you by the salesman podcast, hosted by Will Barron and brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network. Check out the duct tape marketing consultant network. Like this show?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2019

The right investors and right time dilemma. You don’t want to take money from friends and family, but it’s too early for angel investors and VCs. Bootstrap if you can, otherwise climb the pyramid of family, friends, angels, and VCs. The right motivated employees dilemma. Later you need specialists and managers.

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

I greatly leveraged my eCommerce and broad Shop.org network to do so. I intentionally waited until we were 12 months old and had our first million in annual client bookings to hire our first VP of Sales, Michael Osborne, because I wanted to run with my network first and get the business model right before we added too much fuel to the fire.

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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. Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping. Investor Relationships. Angel Capital Association website.

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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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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping. Investor Relationships. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money. October 2010.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Apply to local angel investor groups. Use online platforms like Gust to find them, and local networking to find ones that relate to your industry and passion. These days, the costs to start a business are at an all-time low, and over 80% of startups are self-funded (also called bootstrapping). Fund your startup yourself.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 8, 2013

Spend time looking through your network to find who has the expertise in the areas that are lacking. Although stressful, we bootstrapped the company for as long as possible while having conversations with potential investors. Reach out to your network and to your local small business resources centers. Be creative.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2010

Remember “ The Social Network ” movie about Facebook? She is a true angel investor, and has helped package and secure funding for many high-tech startup companies in the area. Often these shufflings are good, because they bring in experienced management. Remember what happened to the alleged co-founders when Peter Thiel came in?

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Austin Startup

MARCH 3, 2018

If you live in Texas, find out how you can tap into the network. Indigo Room Featured Speaker: Whitney Wolfe Herd As Founder and CEO of Bumble, Whitney Wolfe Herd helms one of the fastest-growing social networks in the world. Bootstrapping allows you to get started on your venture with whatever resources are at hand.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2016

Different types of investors tend to specialize in capitalizing on businesses at different stages. Venture capital firms look for the most mature companies they can find, Angel investors typically deal a tier lower, while friends and family are most likely to help you get started. Don’t sign up for one, expecting the other.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2014

Unless you are bootstrapping everything, you need to have a clear plan on what networking and documents are required to get to friends and family, Angel investors, and institutional investors. Otherwise you will find yourself a year later being no closer to a product that you were yesterday, with no idea why.

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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. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money. Starting Startups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2012

Use the Internet and social networking instead of public relations companies and advertising agencies. No need to make the assumption that you will need a rich uncle or an angel investor for every idea you come up with. Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Sales and marketing costs.

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Cost Burn Rate SEM Startup 255

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

The right investors and right time dilemma. You don’t want to take money from friends and family, but it’s too early for Angel investors and VCs. Bootstrap if you can, otherwise climb the pyramid of family, friends, Angels, and VCs. The right motivated employees dilemma. Later you need specialists and managers.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Apply to local Angel investor groups. Use online platforms like Gust to find them, and local networking to find ones that relate to your industry and passion. These days, the costs to start a business are at an all-time low, and over 90% of startups are self-funded (also called bootstrapping). Fund your startup yourself.

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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. Being The Best You Can Be.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2017

The right investors and right time dilemma. You don’t want to take money from friends and family, but it’s too early for angel investors and VCs. Bootstrap if you can, otherwise climb the pyramid of family, friends, angels, and VCs. The right motivated employees dilemma. Later you need specialists and managers.

Hockey Stick 144

Hockey Stick Cofounder Entrepreneur Liquidity Event 144

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 19, 2006

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. Angels and Advisors. Bootstrapping. Investor Relationships. Greg Gianforte: Bootstrapping Your Business: Start And Grow a Successful Company With Almost No Money. October 2010.

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