Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Angel investors and venture capitalists don’t make equity investments in nonprofit good causes. The simple reason is that it’s impossible to make money for investors when the goal of the company is to not make money. In the US, a nonprofit is technically any company who qualifies as tax exempt through IRS Section 501(c).

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Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 235

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Set expectations accordingly.

Intellectual Property 219

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2010

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. In the US, a non-profit is technically any company who qualifies as tax exempt through IRS Section 501(c). Government grants.

Angel Investor 143

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 143

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 10, 2018

A business runs on diligence, passion, and creativity — but it also needs a whole lot of legal help. There are dozens of computer programs that replicate lawyers’ services, including legal research, contract management, and more. But the startup is working diligently to build AI solutions. The Issue of Artificial Intelligence.

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Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software 92

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2011

But those same words could easily be applied to the Singapore-based technology entrepreneurs present at Techventure 2011. Just a bit of background – the high-tech start-up scene in Singapore is said to be growing healthily in recent years. Plans for more Singapore-based technology incubators. Singapore Innovation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Set expectations accordingly.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Set expectations accordingly.

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Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 22, 2023

Watch the video interview now A network of more than 140 entrepreneurial businesses and organisations warns New Zealand is in danger of being left behind due to a lack of resources and insufficient policies to progress entrepreneurship. Like all entrepreneurs, he looks for and takes advantage of opportunities while managing risk.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Also, high-tech high-growth startups have access to investment funding that would not be available to stable, established businesses that show only slow growth. I’ll explain this more later, but assume that only a very few high-growth companies with high-power management teams are venture opportunities. Small business financing myths.

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SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Set expectations accordingly.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Angel investors and venture capitalists don’t make equity investments in nonprofit good causes. The simple reason is that it’s impossible to make money for investors when the goal of the company is to not make money. In the US, a nonprofit is technically any company who qualifies as tax exempt through IRS Section 501(c).

Angel Investor 132

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 132

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Set expectations accordingly.

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

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. In the US, a non-profit is technically any company who qualifies as tax exempt through IRS Section 501(c). Government grants.

Equity 207

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 207

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. In the US, a non-profit is technically any company who qualifies as tax exempt through IRS Section 501(c). Government grants.

Angel Investor 238

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 238

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. In the US, a non-profit is technically any company who qualifies as tax exempt through IRS Section 501(c). Government grants.

Angel Investor 218

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 218

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Set expectations accordingly.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

As a rule of thumb, it is a required first step, as outside investors will not normally consider providing any funding until they see “skin in the game” from one of these first two sources. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology.

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Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 257

Austin Startup

MARCH 4, 2019

For more information, visit atxstartupcrawl.com SXSW Pitch (formerly SXSW Accelerator) SXSW Pitch is the official SXSW platform to allow early stage technology startups to pitch their product and/or services to industry technology experts, high profiled media personnel, and Venture Capitalists / Angel Investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

As a rule of thumb, it is a required first step, as outside investors will not normally consider providing any funding until they see “skin in the game” from one of these first two sources. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology.

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Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 233

Board Effect

JUNE 9, 2021

Ask someone that’s familiar with startup business grants to review your application before you submit it. First, check all levels of government for grants including federal, state, and local governments. Put the due date on your board calendar to be sure you submit it on time. Attract an angel investor.

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Government Technical Review SBA Angel Investor 78

Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

As a rule of thumb, it is a required first step, as outside investors will not normally consider providing any funding until they see “skin in the game” from one of these first two sources. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology.

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Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 164

Pascal's View

OCTOBER 11, 2013

But I am coming to the Museum to talk about the leading of edge of startup financing in the digital age and about real time investment risk management in the new Wild West– crowd-funded Silicon Valley post the lifting of the ban on General Solicitation. Adult Education Corporate Governance Entrepreneur Venture Capital Web/Tech'

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New York Technical Review Angel Investor Finance 31

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Bockerstette, Main Street Venture Fund As I outlined last week, trophy angel investors are always looking for trophy entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs tend to write business plans that are difficult to read, heavy on technology, and give little thought to the business model and commercialization strategy. By Joseph A. Partnership.

Intellectual Property 265

Intellectual Property Balance Sheet Phoenix Arizona 265

David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2013

Partners for a New Beginning (PNB), a public-private partnership housed at the Aspen Institute, is organizing a Venture Capital, Private Equity and Angel Investor Delegation from the Maghreb. Aspen is looking for institutional investor and entrepreneur speakers willing to share their investing insights and personal experiences.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! 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. And it doesn't have to be technology. They didn't have a lot of technology.

San Francisco 97

San Francisco Technical Review Incubator Silicon Valley 97

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

As a rule of thumb, it is a required first step, as outside investors will not normally consider providing any funding until they see “skin in the game” from one of these first two sources. It’s not a quick solution, but the government and other funding agencies do not want ownership or interest payments from your company.

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Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 149

Transformify

APRIL 15, 2016

The political instability and poverty are probably the leading factors keeping VCs and Business Angels away. Here are a few success stories of business angels, investors and managers who dared to invest their time and cash ( source: [link]. Mbwana Alliy Founder and Managing Partner at Savannah Fund.

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Kenya Africa Incubator Cofounder 45

Austin Startup

MARCH 3, 2018

Salon C Register: SXSW badge required The Texas Startup Manifesto SXSW Report on Trust: Gov’t, Tech & Media with WP Engine CEO Heather Brunner Join the legendary Dan Rather, Heather Brunner (WP Engine), Jess Clifton (Edelman Digital), moderator Richard Edelman and host Hugh Forrest (SXSW). tech, film, music, publishing, etc.

Technical Review 58

Technical Review Silicon Valley Texas Austin 58

Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

There are two different cases, with shades of grey in between: (1) there are only a few investors or (2) it’s a “party” round, with $1M+ raised and many investors. This second kind of seed financing can be a double-edged sword for the entrepreneur and company if not very carefully managed.

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Burn Rate Equity Software Review Early Stage 152

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

This is unfortunate because it leaves people out who can really use creativity and innovation tools, like middle level managers, or educators. There is due attention paid to providing a fascinating balance of strategies for creative cultural nurturance AND direct innovative business results. This is not so with State of Creativity.

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Oklahoma Oklahoma City Angel Investor Technical Review 91

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Management plan. This section outlines your legal and management structure. Once you decide on your legal business structure, be sure to register with the government (typically your state and sometimes, your municipality) and the IRS. Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists. What is your unique selling proposition?

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Angel Investor Small Business Business Plan Intellectual Property 85

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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Customer Technical Review Silicon Valley Internet 78

entrepreMusings

JUNE 1, 2010

I went to Portugal with 4 other colleagues (3 of us presented) to help give a workshop on incubation management and on-shoring opportunities for Portuguese technology companies to the US. The UTEN program is also run through IC2 which the Austin Technology Incubator (where I work) is also under. Boat photo : Taken in Porto.

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Portugal Technical Review Incubator Due Diligence 28

Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

What most frustrates angel investors is the “needle in the haystack” nature of picking winners. Now, what is most perplexing and intriguing about this horrific investing climate it that it is coinciding with what is unquestionably the greatest period in history for technology innovation and human progress. So what to do?

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Brazil Government Angel Investor India 69

Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

What most frustrates angel investors is the “needle in the haystack” nature of picking winners. Now, what is most perplexing and intriguing about this horrific investing climate it that it is coinciding with what is unquestionably the greatest period in history for technology innovation and human progress.

Brazil 54

Brazil Angel Investor India China 54

VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2021

A few months ago, VC Cafe launched a series on startup engagement and outreach programs of large tech companies. The information in this post was provided and fact checked by AWS managers Moran Nir and Jonno Southam. The Alexa Fund also provides up to $200 million in venture capital funding to fuel voice technology innovation.

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Technical Review Startup Venture Capital Incubator 174

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I continue to collect great content that is the intersection of startups, products, online and technology. The United States is now a debtor nation to China and that the bill is about to come due. So let’s be very specific: let’s assume your dream job is product manager at Google, working on the Analytics product. Where is it?

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Technical Review Technology Product CTO Hire 175