Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2019

All tech startups begin as a concept. The most important difference between a tech startup and a traditional new business is the core objective that drives each. Tech startups are, in contrast, focused on rapid growth, potential, and top-end revenue. Nine out of ten startups fail solely due to improper cash flow management.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

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Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

How Much Diligence is Due.Or Ive addressed the due diligence question in previous posts, but this came up again in a debate we were having at a recent meeting of the Sand Hill Angels. And in order to increase our groups returns, one of our goals should be to get more people and man hours involved in the diligence process.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. Our wheelhouse is bootstrapped (or lightly capitalized) SMB SaaS. Investment Criteria: B2B SaaS or tech-enabled services with proven, recurring contracts. Earnest Capital : Earnest is not technically RBI.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Its age, position, performance, market opportunities , team, and so forth are very important. Also, high-tech high-growth startups have access to investment funding that would not be available to stable, established businesses that show only slow growth. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. You should.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

Practical Strategies For Starting A Business written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Steve Hoffman. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Steve Hoffman, also known as Captain Hoff. More About Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network: Learn more here.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

They allow you to hire more people, purchase new technology, and establish new business connections, among many other benefits. Rule 1: Bootstrap until you have a viable product. Takeaway lesson: A shocking number of technology startups never even get their first product out the door. His first capital raise was a $2.75

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Though RBI will displace some traditional equity VC, its much bigger impact will be to expand the pool of capital available for early-stage entrepreneurs. . However, only recently have early-stage companies started to use this model at any scale. . So what is Revenue Based Investing? He said, . “[W]e

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Version One Ventures

APRIL 30, 2013

To increase your chances of venture capital financing, you’ll need to lower the risks as much as possible, such as: Bootstrapping as long as you can to get a working prototype into the market. The reality is that few venture capitalists are ready to write a check to a hardware startup today, and it’s not all due to the risk.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

If you're capable of seeing past the old stones of Paris and the picturesque rural villages, you'll realize that France is every bit as technologically advanced as any other Western country - more so in some areas. It's now been about three years since I joined the fray as an entrepreneur and tech blogger. Want to start up in France?

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Helping Entrepreneurs Get To Where They Want To Go Faster written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Carolyn Rodz. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Carolyn Rodz. Take The Marketing Assessment: Like this show? 2:20] Why the Lewis Carroll reference? [8:31]

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 7, 2010

At today's roundtable we had some interesting companies and a lot of fundraising discussions, and I will review them shortly. Bottom line, early stage equity is very, very expensive. Sub-$2 million pre-money, it is better to bootstrap. If you have to raise money, try to do so as convertible notes. Trendy Loot.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 9, 2010

ShopTranslated is a mass-market online retailer of plus-sized women's clothing, with merchandise in the $59-$99 range. And we already know that this is a very large market from working with La Grande Dame. And we already know that this is a very large market from working with La Grande Dame.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 3, 2018

Salon C Register: SXSW badge required The Texas Startup Manifesto SXSW Report on Trust: Gov’t, Tech & Media with WP Engine CEO Heather Brunner Join the legendary Dan Rather, Heather Brunner (WP Engine), Jess Clifton (Edelman Digital), moderator Richard Edelman and host Hugh Forrest (SXSW). tech, film, music, publishing, etc.

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 17, 2017

But, credit is due to all these CEO’s for perseverance. Just realize that if you are going to play the tech startup game in any way other than as a tourist, dare I say you need “to be disturbed.” (Yes, We just closed out in 2017 our 10-year early-stage venture fund started in 2000. Yes, that has multiple meanings!)

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Well, I have coached early stage entrepreneurs for a couple of years now - diligently, patiently - and have learned a few things. The entire startup ecosystem is interested in the 1% of entrepreneurs who are fundable, have already defined strong market opportunities, and are already well on their way.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Charge-back accounting solution for large enterprises deploying cloud technologies. Ric Telford, VP of cloud services, IBM pointed me to the rather significant move towards rolling out private clouds at large enterprises, a move that IBM is spearheading by providing full stacks of infrastructure technologies. Photo by thesaint.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

To do a solid holiday season he will need to balance the inventory and marketing budgets, and getting stuck in a complex situation with inventory being stuffed in the retail channels with bad terms will be a kiss of death. Now, the Web self-service software market is very crowded with major players like RightNow already deeply entrenched.

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www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Human Resources Play Video Shark Tanks Barbara Corcoran on Bootstrapping a Growing a Business (Video). Money Money Home Financing Taxes Accounting Basics Personal Finance Money Management Payments & Collections IPOs and DPOs Will Crazy Market Moves Kill IPOs and Slash VC Investment? Financing Some Jobs Act Proposals Make Headway.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Whether it is in the emerging markets or in the U.S., Then Kristen Becker presented Kir Devries , an e-commerce site that offers a well-edited collection of unique goods for practical everyday living that have been sourced due to their impeccable craftsmanship, unique design and style, and their "good factor" in the moderate price range.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2021

A few months ago, VC Cafe launched a series on startup engagement and outreach programs of large tech companies. Amazon Corporate Development – Notable acquisitions include Whole Foods ($13.7B), smart doorbell system Ring ($1.2B, 2018) and autonomous mobility technology Zoox ($1.2bn). AI startups in the Alexa Fund portfolio.

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Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

DEMO has always been one of my favorite tech conferences. However, liked the team, and Dennis Mink, FootFeeds CEO, convinced me of the value in check-ins as a white label service for brands to market to their customers. Labels: #democon , DEMO , tech conferences , vuvuzela. How Much Diligence is Due. Steve Bennet.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More About Ash & Hasan : Connect with Ash Ali on LinkedIn Connect with Hasan Kubba on LinkedIn Visit the Unfair Academy Get a copy of The Unfair Advantage Get Your Free AI Prompts To Build A Marketing Strategy: Download now Like this show? Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! Should you bootstrap?

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Unfortunately in early stage startups the drive for financing hijacks the corporate DNA and becomes the raison d’etre of the company. What are Early Stage VC’s Really Asking? Do they believe you have a big enough vision and market. Tons of advice is available on how to pitch , present and market your company.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2023

Uncovering The Hidden Power Of Your Unfair Advantage written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! Like this show?

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Professor VC

APRIL 7, 2011

Technically, the start-up is insolvent from the day they take the first dollar of investment. 3 comments: Marketing Services. How Much Diligence is Due. Bootstrapping 101. Ive seen a number of entrepreneurs, angels and VCs fall into the trap of providing debt in small pieces. Why Invest in an insolvent company?

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Andrew is the co-founder and CTO of Parse.ly , a technology startup that provides big data insights to the web’s best publishers. Startups die due to a variety of causes. I have witnessed startup failures that were due to predictable co-founder conflicts. Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Andrew Montalenti.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 23, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Tech Start-Ups: Take the Money and Build | by @tullman – crowdspring.co/1jvoIEu. 29 Tips for Entrepreneurs & Women in Tech | Tech Cocktail – crowdspring.co/1oj9QIU.

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Professor VC

JUNE 6, 2008

It seems appropriate to have this discussion as Kent Desormeaux grabs Big Browns reins and goes after the Triple Crown tomorrow at Belmont.There is an age old debate in the venture business on whether it is better to bet on the horse (business/market) or the jockey (management team/founders). How Much Diligence is Due.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

Bottom Up Market Sizing » January 12, 2010. Good investors use the valuation discussions to gauge the business savvy of the management team and to understand their ability to appreciate and deal with economic market forces that set values. Startups and angels: Along the way to success. times at 5 years and 11.39 here of 7.65 [2].

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Professor VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Of course, rigorous diligence is performed, the team is challenged, and assumptions are tested. As early stage investors, our goal is to eliminate as much risk as possible with the least amount of cash spent. How Much Diligence is Due. Bootstrapping 101. April 25, 2011 11:20 PM. Post a Comment. Newer Post.

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Professor VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

Challenge the Status Quo - StubHub entered an industry dominated by a couple of large players who had a vested interest to block the legality of their business of providing a marketplace for the sale of tickets in the secondary market. How Much Diligence is Due. Bootstrapping 101. ► February. (1). ► January.

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Professor VC

DECEMBER 18, 2008

This team had a working prototype of the first solar powered wetsuit using nano-solar technology. Unforgettable treasures will provide micro-loans to third world crafts artists to enable them to build their business and will also market their wares through the Internet. How Much Diligence is Due. Bootstrapping 101.

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BeyondVC

FEBRUARY 5, 2004

Fred Wilson has a great post about building a “customer-obsessed company” as opposed to a “technology-obsessed company.” ” This is good advice and reminds me of a number of companies built during the bubble period which were technology companies in search of a problem to solve. This is a common problem.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2018

However, you’ll also need a steady flow of funds, especially in the early stages, to turn those ideas into reality. Funding is crucial for improving technology, hiring the right people, and launching a comprehensive marketing strategy to get a foothold in the market. Sure, it should be unique.

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