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ProfessorVC: Angie's List or AngelList?

Professor VC

The fall semester at SJSU started this week and had the first class meeting of my Entrepreneurial Finance class, which was overflowing with students standing, sitting on the floor and begging to get in. billion in 2009, which matches the amount invested by VCs. Bootstrapping 101. These angels invested $17.6 Steve Bennet.

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ProfessorVC: CFO's - More Guardian, Less Angel?

Professor VC

No companys future ever matches their projections and it is the assumptions and how the entrepreneur understands the market and sees the opportunity evolving that we care about. Bootstrapping 101. I also teach Entrepreneurial Finance at San Jose State. Watch Out for the Red W(h)ine. ► September. (1). ► July. (1).

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How much equity for investors and employees?

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It isnt always possible to have a competitive bidding situation at each financing round so here are some guidelines for funding sources and percentages. Friends & Family can usually raise between $30K and $300K and usually take an interest bearing note that is convertible into stock at the next financing. 5% Managers -.25%

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