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. Government grants. You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor.

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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. Government grants. You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor.

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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. Government grants. You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor.

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Gust

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Government Grants. $3 US Government. Angel Investors. $20 Super Angels. It is clear from this table that Friends and Family, Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists provide 95% of the capital for new ventures. The figure below shows the number of investors by investment size for startup ventures.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2022

After many years of working with angel investors seriously trying to find new ventures worthy of their hard-earned money, I find their frustration often exceeds that of entrepreneurs sincerely looking for financial help. Investors expect a good value proposition in every pitch. Undefined business model or very low gross margins.

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Board Effect

JUNE 9, 2021

First, check all levels of government for grants including federal, state, and local governments. Be aware that the federal government often distributes federal dollars through state governments, local governments, educational institutions, and agencies, and you may be able to access grants from these entities.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2016

Every entrepreneur I know has their favorite excuse for a previous failure – an investor backed out, the economy took a downturn, or a supplier delivered bad quality. I certainly agree that starting a business is fraught with risk, and none of us get it all right the first time. Willing to start today and find resources later.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2015

Every entrepreneur I know has their favorite excuse for a previous failure – an investor backed out, the economy took a downturn, or a supplier delivered bad quality. I certainly agree that starting a business is fraught with risk, and none of us get it all right the first time. Willing to start today and find resources later.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2020

After many years of working with angel investors seriously trying to find new ventures worthy of their hard-earned money, I find their frustration often exceeds that of entrepreneurs sincerely looking for financial help. Investors expect a good value proposition in every pitch. Undefined business model or very low gross margins.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

They are catalysts for creating angel investors, for providing distribution, and serve as a breeding ground for talent and practiced management. I recommend that European government stimulus focuses on companies that could become titans, not on small companies that won’t move the needle. Change our culture.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2013

Scott McIntosh, an avid Angel investor friend and champion of conscious capitalism, makes the case that that true capitalism is about entrepreneurs driven, in part by profit motive, but more from motivation that stems from a simple desire to make a difference in the world. Increase government regulation to level the playing field.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Angel investors are definitely interested at this stage, but VCs usually wait until stage five or six. This includes entering into partnerships, arranging for manufacturing facilities, and developing channels for distribution. They defer to others, like government agencies, universities, and large corporations to take that risk.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

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. It's just not the same when you're distributed and talking remotely. Now we're more like a distributed innovation hub.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Angel investors are definitely interested at this stage, but VCs usually wait until stage five or six. This includes entering into partnerships, arranging for manufacturing facilities, and developing channels for distribution. They defer to others, like government agencies, universities, and large corporations to take that risk.

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Alex has helped bring more than $160 million in funding to Texas startups through SBIR, STTR and other government funding programs for companies like Essentium, ICON 3D, and LIFT Aircraft. He is an ecommerce innovator with first Coremetrics and then Bazaarvoice, a very active angel investor, and currently Founder and CEO of data.world.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

If you don’t have time to perform the research or would like a second opinion, there are people you can go to for help, like government departments and your local SBDC. Depending on the size and goals of your venture, you may need to seek financing from an “angel” investor or from a venture capital firm. Have a plan for funding.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2011

Angel investors are definitely interested at this stage, but VCs usually wait until stage five or six. This includes entering into partnerships, arranging for manufacturing facilities, and developing channels for distribution. They defer to others, like government agencies, universities, and large corporations to take that risk.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2016

After many years of working with angel investors seriously trying to find new ventures worthy of their hard-earned money, I find their frustration often exceeds that of entrepreneurs sincerely looking for financial help. Investors expect a good value proposition in every pitch. Undefined business model or very low gross margins.

Due Diligence 120

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Gust

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Angel investors are definitely interested at this stage, but VCs usually wait until stage five or six. This includes entering into partnerships, arranging for manufacturing facilities, and developing channels for distribution. They defer to others, like government agencies, universities, and large corporations to take that risk.

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 18, 2011

I also plan to price it low so it has the potential for broad distribution. Government. Reliance on Government. Entrepreneurs vs. Government. Angel Investors Must Be Organized. I plan to have the book published and available by 2/29/12. Comments of any sort are welcome and encouraged! Leaders vs. Feeders.

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Ben's Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Every day I hear from entrepreneurs, angel investors and venture capitalists about an exciting new movement called “the consumerization of the enterprise.” 20 years ago, the technology adoption curve generally conformed to the following order: Government —specifically Defense and Intelligence organizations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2010

Angel investors are definitely interested at this stage, but VCs usually wait until stage five or six. This includes entering into partnerships, arranging for manufacturing facilities, and developing channels for distribution. They defer to others, like government agencies, universities, and large corporations to take that risk.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

This is a philosophy that governs my daily life as well as my entrepreneurial activities. For example, one angel investor reportedly invested in several hundred social networking ventures employing this philosophy. September 11, 2008 2:06 PM Editor said. Less is more. How to listen to customers, and not just the loud.

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Up and Running

JULY 16, 2015

Generally, these grants will be funded by either the British government or the European Union, but the distribution mechanisms tend to be very local in their scope. Venture capital and angel investors. For the companies that can persuade venture capitalists or angel investors to back them, the benefits can be significant.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 5, 2010

Bayh-Dole allowed for private ownership of government funded intellectual property developed in universities while the Orphan Drug Act created incentives for developing drugs for disorders afflicting fewer than 200,000 Americans. But these VC’s aren’t Lean because they fund startups with web-based distribution models.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Are they running from high prices, high taxes, dysfunctional government, and wildfires? All of the investors, all of the big companies, all of the government groups?—?they It’s like a dam has broken and now there is a flood of new entrepreneurs, investors, and big companies moving to Texas. What’s bringing them here?

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Up and Running

APRIL 24, 2018

Health care ethics are the moral principles and values that allow you to make the right choice while promoting, distributing, and operating your product to healthcare organizations or patients directly. Your prototype must be ready and fully functional before you start knocking on the doors of potential investors.

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Startup Company Lawyer

MARCH 14, 2010

Certain angel investors refuse to do convertible debt deals, but will be okay if there is a price cap. The only practical situation that I can think of where a dividend preference is beneficial to a stockholder is where a company does a partial sale of assets and wishes to distribute the proceeds to stockholders.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2021

As a long-time advisor to entrepreneurs and occasional angel investor, I often see and hear innovative product pitches that sound exciting, but are missing one or more of the key business elements that investors deem critical for funding consideration. Patents are a good place for you to start.

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Austin Startup

JUNE 9, 2019

With Whole Foods, Sweet Leaf Tea, Deep Eddy Vodka, Siete Foods, Waterloo, Outdoor Voices, Tiff’s Treats, P Terry’s, Veggie Noodles, and so many other success stories there is now a robust ecosystem of experienced entrepreneurs, angel investors, support organizations, distribution channels, and professional investors.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

And, depending on the business you start, there may also be various government incentives. Gather information from government sites like the U.S. You don’t have to rely on banks and government organizations to fund your business. Go shopping – do both online and offline shopping or ‘research’. Do something at least.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 28, 2022

Other aspects of organizational governance. Because of the obligations connected with common stock, the investor has a more significant stake in the company’s profits than with other types of stock. They need to ensure that the shares are distributed productively. Distribution Channel. Equity for Co-founders.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

These products will be distributed to remote yet extremely viable areas, where the market is appreciative of readily-available, good-quality brew. With this money, they plan to expand its distribution to selected metro areas within the state of Oregon. Initial plans are to produce three main lines of beer. Martin Cove Brewing Company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

In my role as an angel investor in startups, almost every pitch I see highlights some real innovation in technology, business model, or market opportunity. Prove exclusivity with whatever methods and relationships you can use, including patents, distribution channels, government support, or name-brand customer contracts.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 8, 2019

I waited for the ‘casino-like’ world of startup investing until I was 28 years old, putting $10,000 into a friend’s software distribution company – a tidy sum for me at that age. Appropriate governance. Josh Comrie is founder and CEO of AmbitAI and an active angel investor. Seven years later, I exited for $220,000.

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www.paulgraham.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

I haveno idea how wide this band is, but if the winner/borderline/hopelessprogression has the sort of distribution youd expect, the numberof people who could have made it, if theyd quit their day job, isprobably an order of magnitude larger than the number who do makeit. [ We investsmall amounts of our own, like angel investors. [

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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. How well a failed entrepreneur has managed his company, and how well he worked with his previous investors, makes a difference in his ability to persuade U.S.

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