Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Join a startup incubator. Apply for contests and business grants. Get a loan or line-of-credit. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity.

Intellectual Property 219

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2019

Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” In fact, NISI recommends starting with the minimum focused set of features and technology that will drive a customer purchase. In my view, savvy “super angel” investors such as Mike Maples, Jr. , Nail the solution.

Startup 245

Startup Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator 245

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.

Incubator 218

Incubator Silicon Valley North America Small Business Administration 218

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2023

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.

Incubator 231

Incubator Silicon Valley North America Small Business Administration 231

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.

Incubator 398

Incubator Silicon Valley North America Startup 398

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Angel investors and venture capitalists are looking for startups with real products and a proven business model, ready to scale. Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. Technology pilots.

Angel Investor 256

Angel Investor Early Stage Incubator Government 256

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Join a startup incubator. Apply for contests and business grants. Get a loan or line-of-credit. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2021

Look for special programs for entrepreneurs, like the Arizona State University Furnace Technology Transfer Accelerator program that I am familiar with, available to non-students. Collaborative efforts with local companies, like Siemens Venture Capital, are available for certain technology and focus areas. Early-stage funding.

Arizona 432

Arizona Phoenix Intellectual Property Incubator 432

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Join a startup incubator. Apply for contests and business grants. Get a loan or line-of-credit. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity.

Product Development 177

Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2023

The alternative is to work with an innovation institute to evaluate your technology, or hire a consultant. The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals.

Incubator 305

Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 305

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Join a startup incubator. Apply for contests and business grants. Get a loan or line-of-credit. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Join a startup incubator. The positives are that you give up no equity, and these apply to the early startup stages, but they do take time and much effort to win.

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

Angel investors and venture capitalists are looking for startups with real products and a proven business model, ready to scale. Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. Technology pilots.

Early Stage 412

Early Stage Angel Investor Incubator Government 412

Up and Running

AUGUST 18, 2014

The thing is, a tech startup or any type of startup for that matter (doesn’t have to be technology focussed) and a traditional, new business venture, are different for a number of reasons, most notably: the way they think about growth. Key difference #1 – how these entities think about growth. The exit is what gives them a return.”

Small Business 154

Small Business Exit Strategy Cofounder Angel Investor 154

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2014

Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” In fact, NISI recommends starting with the minimum focused set of features and technology that will drive a customer purchase. In my view, savvy “super angel” investors such as Mike Maples, Jr., Nail the solution.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Startup Angel Investor Technical Review 283

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2017

Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” In fact, NISI recommends starting with the minimum focused set of features and technology that will drive a customer purchase. In my view, savvy “super angel” investors such as Mike Maples, Jr. , Nail the solution.

Startup 161

Startup Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator 161

The Startup Magazine

MAY 16, 2018

Lifograph CEO Dea Wilson is a serial entrepreneur and Managing Director at the Silicon Valley Incubator. She is also an Angel Investor at the Wharton Alumni Angels and Tech Angels, her investment interest being in consumer, mobile and SaaS startups. Dea Wilson, CEO at Lifograph.

Silicon Valley 97

Silicon Valley Wiki Technical Review Seattle 97

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” In fact, NISI recommends starting with the minimum focused set of features and technology that will drive a customer purchase. In my view, savvy “super angel” investors such as Mike Maples, Jr. , Nail the solution.

Startup 296

Startup Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator 296

NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 22, 2023

Over the last three years, GEN has grown its New Zealand network to more than 200 people representing more than 140 organisations, including entrepreneurs, incubators and accelerators, entrepreneur support organisations, central and local government, academia, investors and NGOs.

New Zealand 74

New Zealand Government Technical Review Angel Investor 74

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2016

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.

Incubator 120

Incubator Silicon Valley Startup Small Business Administration 120

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The alternative is to work with an innovation institute to evaluate your technology, or hire a consultant. The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals.

Incubator 429

Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 429

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Get help with grant funding and incubator resources. These often lead to angel investors and venture capital investments later, or connections to local company venture funds for selected focus and technology areas. Find technical and legal guidance and advisors.

Arizona 276

Arizona Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Entrepreneur 276

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Neither breakthrough technology nor maximum features will assure that “if we build it, they will come.” In fact, NISI recommends starting with the minimum focused set of features and technology that will drive a customer purchase. In my view, savvy “super angel” investors such as Mike Maples, Jr. , Nail the solution.

Startup 286

Startup Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator 286

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.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 257

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Join a startup incubator. The positives are that you give up no equity, and these apply to the early startup stages, but they do take time and much effort to win.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2023

Crowdfunding is just the latest alternative for assistance to entrepreneurs who need help, supplementing the existing alternatives of loans, grants, angel investors, venture capital and many others. The challenge is to find these just-in-time, including community and university startup incubators, accelerators, and advisors.

Curation 270

Curation Angel Investor Startup Incubator 270

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Independent investors have to get used to the idea that the only people who usually manage to make very early investments in startups, providing the seed money, are the friends and family members of the founders, and of course the founders themselves. Rigorous research is your responsibility.

Technical Review 136

Technical Review Due Diligence Angel Investor Startup 136

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

People in new growth industries, multimedia communications, biotechnology, or the far reaches of high-technology products, generally know about venture capital and venture capital opportunities. Although angel investment is a lot like venture capital (and is often confused with it), there are important distinctions.

SBA 161

SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The event presenter, FUND, is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections. The FUND Conference brings together over 100 startups to present their early-stage products and pitches in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders.

Technical Review 153

Technical Review Software Review Illinois Due Diligence 153

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

Founders Space was ranked the #1 incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines. One of the world's leading startup accelerators with over 50 partners in 22 countries, founder space was ranked number one, the number one incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and entrepreneur magazines. How big is your vision?

San Francisco 97

San Francisco Technical Review Incubator Silicon Valley 97

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.

Technical Review 233

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 233

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

Join a startup incubator or accelerator. Apply to local angel investor groups. These are government funds allocated to support new technologies and important causes, like education, medicine, and social needs. Variations on this theme include early licensing or white-labeling agreements. Request a small business grant.

Equity 266

Equity Startup Small Business Administration SBA 266

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2020

Get help with grant funding and incubator resources. These often lead to angel investors and venture capital investments later, or connections to local company venture funds for selected focus and technology areas. Find technical and legal guidance and advisors.

Arizona 310

Arizona Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Dividend 310

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2020

Crowdfunding is just the latest alternative for assistance to entrepreneurs who need help, supplementing the existing alternatives of loans, grants, angel investors, venture capital and many others. The challenge is to find these just-in-time, including community and university startup incubators, accelerators, and advisors.

Entrepreneur 344

Entrepreneur Curation Angel Investor Incubator 344

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

Join a startup incubator or accelerator. Apply to local angel investor groups. These are government funds allocated to support new technologies and important causes, like education, medicine, and social needs. Variations on this theme include early licensing or white-labeling agreements. Request a small business grant.

Equity 436

Equity Small Business Administration SBA Syndicate 436

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.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 164

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

The alternative is to work with an innovation institute to evaluate your technology, or hire a consultant. The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals.

Incubator 236

Incubator Exit Strategy Institutional Investors Angel Investor 236