SoCal CTO

MARCH 3, 2011

This overview (executive summary) needs to include: Product and Business What is the product? What's the business model short-term and long-term? will definitely be handled. I'm looking for free (equity only) development, should I contact you? See Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers for more on this.

Fractional CTO 259

Fractional CTO CTO Hire NDA Technical Review 259

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Angel investors and venture capitalists don’t make equity investments in non-profits. What options do they have available to them, since they can’t sell a share of the company (no equity investment)? There is no discussion of equity, or return on investment. donation equity grant investment non-profit philantropy startup'

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 120

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

What options do they have available to them, since they can’t sell a share of the company (no equity investment)? There is no discussion of equity, or return on investment. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy.

Angel Investor 218

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 218

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2011

What options do they have available to them, since they can’t sell a share of the company (no equity investment)? There is no discussion of equity, or return on investment. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy.

Angel Investor 238

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 238

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Angel investors and venture capitalists are looking for startups with real products and a proven business model, ready to scale. Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology.

Angel Investor 256

Angel Investor Early Stage Incubator Government 256

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Some argue the only way to start is to drop everything and jump in with both feet, while others recommend an overlapped approach to the lifestyle, including not quitting your day job until you have revenue and a proven business model. I’m definitely a proponent of this latter approach.

Private Equity 255

Private Equity Salary Cofounder Equity 255

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

In spite of this, private equity funds have used the rallying cry of efficiency to hijack corporate strategy and loot the profits that historically would have been reinvested into research and development and new products. The first will be commodity businesses that are valued for their ability to execute their current business model.

Private Equity 326

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 326

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Will Work for Equity. Dave Graham Business Venture Capital Private Equity GlobalLogic Inc. Determined not to miss another opportunity, Graham has begun waiving fees and instead taking equity in clients he thinks have a good shot at success. Theres a huge opportunity cost in not taking equity," he says.

Arizona 40

Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

David Teten

AUGUST 20, 2019

Many are reporting that they’re seeing a more diverse pool of applicants than traditional equity VCs… even though virtually none have a particular focus on women or underrepresented founders. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital.

Revenue 60

Revenue Cofounder Founder Venture Capital 60

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2021

Here are eight key insights that will help you find a productive match: Angels want equity ownership, not causes. By definition, angels are accredited investors, who invest their own money for a percentage of the business. Angels need to see a proven business model, with a working prototype and preferably a real customer or two.

Search 317

Search Accredited Investor Angel Investor Venture Capital 317

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

Angel investors and venture capitalists are looking for startups with real products and a proven business model, ready to scale. Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology.

Early Stage 412

Early Stage Angel Investor Incubator Government 412

Hearpreneur

JULY 24, 2020

Every waking day, we are having tremendous changes in regulations and technology which greatly affects the way businesses operate. Some entrepreneurs will say the future is definitely bright and the number of entrepreneurs will increase but others argue these changes are meant to work against budding or would-be entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneur 136

Entrepreneur Technical Review Security Demand 136

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 4, 2014

Equity for the future? If you are the person staying how resentful will you become working your arse off for equity that your co-founder who leaves will get value from. Sweeping the issues under the rug and they will fester and pop out down the road when you have invested even more time, money and energy in your businesses.

Founder 340

Founder Sacramento Cofounder Technical Review 340

View from Seed

APRIL 30, 2015

Glen Mello: Venture debt is a good complement to equity. It’s generally got a lower cost compared to equity capital and can help support growth. So it makes it a lot more challenging when you have debt on the books that isn’t as longer term as equity. Business model? What are some pros and cons?

Term Sheet 120

Term Sheet Equity Startup Seed Stage 120

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Some argue the only way to start is to drop everything and jump in with both feet, while others recommend an overlapped approach to the lifestyle, including not quitting your day job until you have revenue and a proven business model. I’m definitely a proponent of this latter approach.

Entrepreneur 321

Entrepreneur Private Equity Startup Salary 321

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2010

What options do they have available to them, since they can’t sell a share of the company (no equity investment)? There is no discussion of equity, or return on investment. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy.

Angel Investor 143

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 143

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A systems-wide approach to operationalize diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the startup ecosystem is required and must be built from the ground by communities of color with the support and investment of all. Opportunity Hub is one of those communities forging the path towards true diversity, equity and inclusion.

Partner 55

Partner Cofounder Technical Cofounder Equity 55

www.drowningamerican.com

JUNE 22, 2012

Next → How we Hire for Sweat Equity (Part 2)… Posted on April 7, 2011 by Travis Biziorek. I definitely don’t want to wait until after taking a seed round. equity in the company. Sounds like you pivoted from your original business model. Musings on Life and the American Dream. Post navigation.

Sweat Equity 40

Sweat Equity Equity Hiring Technical Review 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2019

Change is the only constant in a successful business, to keep up with new competitors and new customer demands. Innovation must be applied to your business model, your processes, as well as your product offering. Build your brand equity and relationships with customers. Demand continuous innovation to keep up with change.

Angel Investor 220

Angel Investor Equity Leadership Demand 220

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

I’m no great scholar on bubbles – I have more interesting things to spend my time worrying about than the exact definition , but having been around a few I have at least given them intellectual consideration. In contrast, when the market is falling, by definition your investment is worth less THE DAY AFTER you have invested.

Saudi Arabia 309

Saudi Arabia Valuation IPO Technical Review 309

The Equity Kicker

JUNE 9, 2014

There’s definitely a feeling out there that businesses with a $1m revenue run rate are well-established and thus have a growth risk profile rather than a venture risk profile. Many people think that VCs in Europe are failing our entrepreneurs by not taking enough risk.

Entrepreneur 143

Entrepreneur Venture Capital Europe Revenue 143

David Teten

JULY 14, 2014

However, as always in a period of change, innovative business models emerge and financial technology is more and more at play as critical enablement of innovation. Katina Stefanova : There are a number of business models that have already taken place or are at the tipping point.

Management 114

Management Portfolio Institutional Investors Government 114

The Equity Kicker

MAY 7, 2015

Steve Blank gave us this now famous definition of a startup: A startup is a temporary organization designed to search for a repeatable and scalable business model. We have gone a step further. We think the best next step is to find a point of emotional connection with customers. we re-join Blank).

Business Model 60

Business Model Search Due Diligence Early Stage 60

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Bootstrapping allows you to maintain full control of your startup strategy, retain maximum equity, and avoid the time delay and energy spent to attract outside investors. You need a business degree to start a venture today. Business strategies are best learned from experience.

Incubator 180

Incubator Angel Investor Dilution Equity 180

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Open your pitch by grabbing the investor's attention with a statement or question that piques their interest, then hit the following key bases: Definition of customer problem, followed by your solution. Provide details on the business model and cash flow. Every business, including non-profits, needs a business model to survive.

Elevator Pitch 163

Elevator Pitch Angel Investor Silicon Valley Revenue 163

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Seed-stage, meanwhil e, is technically that critical period when you need funding to do solution- and business-model development, to prove that your new product or service works, before you try to sell it to customers. These funders often offer convertible notes, rather than the traditional priced equity.

Seed Stage 120

Seed Stage Finance Early Stage Startup 120

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 18, 2022

There will always be a need for new features, products, and services for your firm because businesses and procedures change every day. You may reach all types of clients by using a variety of pricing tiers and business models. I’m currently researching investment strategies and developing financial projections for the business.

Affiliate 62

Affiliate United States Entrepreneur Software Review 62

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2013

Teaming with another company, or buying another company, can add new geographical locations and new customer segments to the business. These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. Economies of scale. Economies of scale also apply to marketing, distribution, and sales.

Merger 243

Merger Acquisition Startup Bandwidth 243

K9 Ventures

JUNE 12, 2012

You get a situation whether investors are incentivized to put in more money into a company, not only to buy more equity, but also to fund the quick growth. Founders typically get their equity in a company once — at the time of founding and then get diluted with each subsequent round of financing.

Venture Capital 117

Venture Capital Silicon Valley Founder Seed Stage 117

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

Teaming with another company, or buying another company, can add new geographical locations and new customer segments to the business. These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. Economies of scale. Economies of scale also apply to marketing, distribution, and sales.

Entrepreneur 249

Entrepreneur Merger Bandwidth Acquisition 249

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

9:19] Is there an equity emphasis? [11:06] 12:50] So how does the process work for businesses who want to join Hello Alice? Carolyn Rodz (04:43): Definitely the latter. And I think often the greatest businesses start when you just keep seeing this need like glaring in front of you. Business model.

Entrepreneur 80

Entrepreneur Technical Review Networking Community 80

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2015

How the solution and business model work to fund the business. Investors will impatiently expect a winning business model, customer segment definitions and volume projections. How you intend to beat specific competitors (business model, intellectual property) is a key investor decision criteria.

Product 120

Product Intellectual Property Liquidity Event Burn Rate 120

K9 Ventures

JUNE 12, 2012

You get a situation whether investors are incentivized to put in more money into a company, not only to buy more equity, but also to fund the quick growth. Founders typically get their equity in a company once — at the time of founding and then get diluted with each subsequent round of financing.

Venture Capital 105

Venture Capital Silicon Valley Founder Seed Stage 105

Gust

JULY 19, 2012

1) Non-equity, creative project crowdfunding portals, which are currently allowed and are not subject to legislation under the JOBS Act. I think that Kickstarter has clearly taken the lead here, with Indiegogo being the fast follower, and many others doing decent business in specialized industries or geographic regions.

Accredited Investor 144

Accredited Investor SEC Equity Early Stage 144

K9 Ventures

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

What everyone can agree on, though, is that there are definitely more seed and early stage funds now than ever before, and more people willing to give money to young companies looking to make it big. Direct Revenue, meaning no three-way business models and no advertising, media, or content. What are the most important qualities?

San Francisco 48

San Francisco Early Stage Portfolio Software Engineering 48

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Here are eight key insights that will help you find a productive match: Angels want equity ownership, not causes. By definition, angels are accredited investors, who invest their own money for a percentage of the business. Angels need to see a proven business model, with a working prototype and preferably a real customer or two.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Accredited Investor Venture Capital Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Teaming with another company, or buying another company, can add new geographical locations and new customer segments to the business. These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. Economies of scale. Economies of scale also apply to marketing, distribution, and sales.

Startup 232

Startup Merger Bandwidth Acquisition 232