Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 17, 2022
As a long-time business advisor and angel investor, I’m a believer that “two heads are better than one” in building a new business. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Early-stage investments are a vital part of the venture capital ecosystem, injecting much-needed capital, often along with angel investors , into the veins of innovation. It demands vigilance, flexibility, and an unwavering commitment to due diligence. However, it’s not all about the thrill of the hunt.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 15, 2019
As a long-time business advisor and angel investor, I’m a believer that “two heads are better than one” in building a new business. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
When I first read Paul Graham’s blog post on “High Resolution&# Financing I read it as a treatise arguing that convertible notes are better than equity. Investors who commit early deserve to have a lower price. I argued it in my post on how social proof helps fund raising with angel investors. and not a min.
The Startup Magazine
AUGUST 11, 2023
The following is a condensed explanation of seed funding: Seed money is a form of early-stage financing that new businesses receive from investors in exchange for a share of ownership in the company. The term “seed financing” refers to the stage of funding that comes from first equity.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 16, 2017
As a long-time business advisor and angel investor, I’m a believer that “two heads are better than one” in building a new business. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.
Up and Running
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Don’t waste your time looking for the wrong kind of financing.
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