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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. As I am quoted in the article, it is easy to pick holes in a business plan. ► October. (1). Watch Out for the Red W(h)ine.

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ProfessorVC: Angie's List or AngelList?

Professor VC

billion in 2009, which matches the amount invested by VCs. Bootstrapping 101. According to the Center for Venture Research at UNH , there are over 260,000 angel investors. How the hell are you going to find and ptich the one who is going to invest in your deal??? These angels invested $17.6 Watch Out for the Red W(h)ine. ► May.

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How much equity for investors and employees?

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My next post will be about the importance of cash flow, keeping burn rates low, and how to avoid excessive equity dilution. In that case, VC money is used mainly for "acceleration" and not for bootstrapping. Post another comment The letters and numbers you entered did not match the image. Please try again.

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