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NZ Universities are spinning out market-ready ventures – what investors should know

NZ Entrepreneur

These breakthroughs can transform whole sectors beyond recognition, potentially leading to big payoff for early investors, but often take years of research and development to become market ready. We also support researchers to develop the entrepreneurial skills and connections needed to run a successful business,” adds Pierre.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Our categorization is not a technical one. This structure allows for alignment on the front end, and real-time flexibility for performance metrics,” says Samira Salman , a family office investor and advisor. . which they co-developed with Fenwick & West. . Governance. Profitable or backed by large VC fund.

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Should You Co-Found Your Company With a Software Development Shop (2 of 2)?

David Teten

Should you co-found your company with a software development shop? I’ve talked with a number of software development shops who are eager to get into the business of cofounding companies, i.e., getting product revenue and equity instead of just consulting revenue. equity that belongs to departed cofounders)?