Hunter Walker

JANUARY 2, 2017

When Satya and I started Homebrew in 2013 one of our bets for the coming decades was that non-traditional acquirers would become more aggressive in their pursuit of technology startups. We had our first taste of this trend playing out early in 2016 when GM acquired self-driving tech startup Cruise for north of $1b.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 15, 2017

It is for this reason that these industries themselves often being the slowest to adapt to change and embrace technology is so ironic. Meaning that any projects which aren’t securely financed leave workers with the risk of not being paid. Incremental Industry. Flying High.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Similarly, you’ll want to diminish your cash outflows by any means necessary; vaguely speaking, this means ‘cutting the costs of doing business,’ but more specifically it may entail getting rid of unessential employees or changing suppliers in order to secure better long-term financing on your deals.

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Bankruptcy Technical Review Security Finance 105

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Our categorization is not a technical one. Additionally, Flexible VC can accommodate all types of companies, not just asset-lite, tech-enabled companies.”. —> Individual company bankruptcy risk —-> Traditional Equity VC . Flexible VC offers you this. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

That would mean that the increased number of new business startups will lead to a “funding gap&# of deals that can’t get financed. This is the time it takes for a bankruptcy or asset sale to occur. I believe that huge financial, productivity and technical gains come from new innovation rather than derivative thinking.

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Florida Technical Review San Antonio Los Angeles 299

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 28, 2018

There are many things a VC is looking for in reviewing your business plan but beyond things the like the quality of revenue, margins, OPEX and CAPEX there’s a really simple rule I call, “Cash In, Cash Out, Milestones Achieved.” Having too little demand leads to bankruptcy. Let me check my plan.” Yes, I see plans this pedestrian.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2016

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). I’m guessing much of this was 101 to many readers.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

A passionate entrepreneur, Manly has more than 30 years of experience in the technology and education sectors, culminating in the foundation of GCA – a range of training institutions that expanded to include the Universal Business School Sydney (UBSS) MBA program to support the next wave of Australia’s entrepreneurs.

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Bankruptcy Startup Australia Technical Review 61

Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2018

The biggest week of the year for tech and startups in Austin, Texas as South by Southwest (SXSW) descends upon the city from March 19–15. Bose will be demonstrating the new technology to app and device developers in a fun, informative setting. There are a zillion things to do, both official and unofficial?—?so Did I miss something?

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Technical Review Austin Texas Cofounder 89

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

MAY 24, 2010

If you can't stomache any risk of personal bankruptcy, incorporating your micro-ISV is a must. Are you going to be providing free technical support for this product in perpetuity? Are there any technical barriers we need to remove?" Tags: Guest Posts How-To finance pricing sales. Support details. I hope not.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 2, 2011

I get company portfolio requests (review board packs, sign legal docs, help with fund raising, review a new candidates resume, help with press release, request for meeting to discuss topics, etc.). I like customer service but I also need to do sales, marketing, finance & operations. I read 95% of my email.

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Email Bankruptcy Equity Technical Review 287

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Due to the language and culture issues in Europe we opted for a country structure with an MD in each country and local sales, marketing & customers support staff. Another prominent CEO was on the verge of both company & personal bankruptcy when we had lunch. He and his family had guaranteed a personal loan on the company.

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Ireland Sales Bankruptcy Germany 319

Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

Hopefully I’ll be able to add some value with some of the financing needs that your businesses may need. Then we look at what the small business financing needs. “How do I tackle my financing needs as a startup?” I think there is a process where you can participate via Twitter, or ask questions.

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Small Business SBA Finance Bankruptcy 89

Professor VC

APRIL 7, 2011

This will also serve as a good pointer for all the entrepreneurs who ask why I am not interested in their company led convertible note financing round. Technically, the start-up is insolvent from the day they take the first dollar of investment. In cases where it is truly a bridge financing (i.e. Some will just shut down.

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San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Valuation 36

The Next Web

AUGUST 26, 2012

Although we got some early traction, we were unable to prevent a bankruptcy from happening in October 2011. Most investors will sooner or later do an extensive due diligence anyway, so spend a little more time in advance to make sure you will be prepared for the future. Develop a strong backbone. Most start-ups fail.

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Bankruptcy Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence 121

online.wsj.com

JULY 11, 2012

Technology. This service is temporary unavailable due to system maintenance. Loading… Tech. Loading… Personal Finance. Personal Finance. Personal Technology. TECHNOLOGY. more in Tech. WSJ Classroom. Ran gold Resources Ltd. View All Search Results » |. Welcome, Logout.

Silicon Valley 42

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

I get approached about clean tech or biotech periodically – I don’t focus on these. In ad tech there’s Seth Levine at Foundry Group and both Dana Settle & Ian Sigelow at Greycroft. But they were never going to be convinced anyways once they did due diligence and realized we’re not a SV-focused fund.

Developer 366

Developer Silicon Valley PR Las Vegas 366

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 6, 2019

I’m incredibly excited that every day I have the opportunity to use my tech background to make it easier and more affordable for the 35 million Americans with hearing loss to receive high quality, audiologist-backed hearing care. I’m currently a tech founder, my company is a sponsorship matching platform Vettdeck. workforce.

Entrepreneur 63

Entrepreneur Ireland LLC Kansas 63

Occam's Razor

JULY 18, 2011

Most email programs now have preview panes that typically block images and scripts (Outlook, Thunderbird, Gmail, everyone), and default settings prevent data collection due to concerns about viruses. The difficulty in getting the numbers (bug Finance!) That is okay. Over time compare rotten apples to rotten apples.

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Metrics Campaign Email Marketing 137

www.founderinstitute.com

MARCH 2, 2010

The only science and technology-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Harrisburg University’s academic mission is to create, to attract and to expand economic opportunities in the region.

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Term Sheet Liquidation Preference Vesting San Diego 40

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

Lehman Brothers had filed for bankruptcy. Let’s review all of our existing investments. Finance where needed. Not just tech companies but industrials, too. I’ll bet many of them did a review of their “investment pace&# as in – how quickly should we be investing. It was September 2008.

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Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 10, 2008

The top performing SaaS companies typically achieve annual customer renewal rates above 90% - with most of the churn due to death (bankruptcies) or marriage (acquisitions) - and over 100% renewals on a dollar value basis due to up-sells into this installed base. Cashflow is the other key metric. Philippe Botteri.

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entrepreMusings

APRIL 20, 2014

Schoner was the founder of ThingMagic, LLC, a garage-grown RFID technology company led by a small group of MIT Media Lab graduates. Use your due date we check because you darlene treating ed turned down into of submitting it. In his new book, Schoner sheds light on the six core roles needed for a new tech start up.

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techcrunch.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

As a refresher, a convertible note is a loan that automatically converts into equity upon the closing of a Series A round of financing. Second, the debt note requires a fixed due date (or “maturity date”) for repayment of the total amount borrowed, plus interest. Sometimes these loans have a valuation cap and/or a discount.

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Equity San Francisco Technical Review Angel Investor 87