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Why Misunderstanding Startup Metrics Can Cost You Your Business

Both Sides of the Table

The key to being able to run a business that isn’t yet profitable (on operating margin) is availability of capital to finance losses and preferably at a cost that isn’t too punitive to the founders and employees. Poorly calculated LTVs can become BVs (bankruptcy values). That is what finances rapid growth.

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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

Point Nine Capital uses 15Five for continuous employee feedback. Pacer is useful to search prior litigation, bankruptcies, etc. EquityZen , SharesPost , and ZenPrivEx , help employees and investors liquidate their positions in late-stage companies. TruthFinder and Intelius provide basic background vetting.