Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

That might start with the CEO giving the investor pitch to the whole organization, and distributing the current business plan document to everyone. Sales and distribution channel activity will be analyzed, as well as cost of customer acquisition, to make an independent assessment of your financial projections.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Due Diligence Startup Term Sheet 120

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Today’s workforce has radically different expectations, brands are losing their power, physical channels are being destroyed by virtual ones, market share is less important than market creation, and software is eating world. For example, Coke added snack foods, which could be distributed through its existing distribution channels.

Private Equity 325

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 325

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2017

Entrepreneurs acquire capital from their equity sources or loans from banks to build their business which adds value to the creation of wealth, influencing the economy and industrial structure of a country directly. Entrepreneurs Create and Distribute Wealth.

Developer 130

Developer Technical Review Equity Distribution 130

The Startup Magazine

MAY 11, 2020

However, this will depend on whether you have enough equity or collateral to meet the lender’s requirements. Apart from advertising, review your pricing model, expand distribution channels, and improve customer service on both on and offline platforms. Know Your Financial Situation. Pay Debts on Time .

Software Review 105

Software Review Small Business Management Bankruptcy 105

The Equity Kicker

OCTOBER 11, 2012

I often find myself advising entrepreneurs to be cautious when predicting sales volumes through distribution partners or sales channels, so I thought I would reproduce my thoughts here. In fact, I can’t think of a successful investment we’ve made that won because of a channel or distribution deal.

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David Teten

JANUARY 11, 2020

In the venture capital/private equity business, investors are B2B microinfluencers. Other coinvestors: Limited partners, other VCs who are coinvestors, private equity funds which are potential growth-stage investors, etc. Distributing content. We market to four populations: High-potential founders. Today, I do this manually.

Social Media 60

Social Media Technical Review Media Private Equity 60

The Equity Kicker

MAY 10, 2013

Google yesterday announced the launch of paid subscriptions for YouTube channels. So far this is only for a pilot group of around 30 hand-picked channels, but they say they are going to expand to a broader list of qualified partners that will operate on a self-service basis.

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Channel Revenue Distribution Search 98

David Cohen

JANUARY 4, 2012

Ten accepted companies will receive an equity investment of $20K in exchange for six percent common equity. Microsoft may also collaborate with certain companies to publish their products through Microsoft distribution channels. Some of the mentors include: Myself, Founder/CEO, TechStars. Jeff Powers, Founder, Occipital.

Intellectual Property 76

Intellectual Property Seattle Equity Programming 76

ReadWriteStart

JULY 18, 2011

He says that one is too lonely, two is good and three is a great number if they can combine their skills to cover design, development and distribution. He believes that equity need not be distributed equally, as long as everyone involved is happy with their arrangement. How to Hack the Investment World.

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Investment Bankers Technical Review Cofounder Due Diligence 153

Hunter Walker

JANUARY 2, 2017

The total value of these deals might look higher than when a tech company makes an acquihire but the premium tends to go to retention rather than the cap table (especially since (a) the acquirer might not be seen as an ‘attractive’ place to work and (b) there’s assumption of less equity upside post-acquisition).

Technical Review 115

Technical Review Cap Table Acquisition Startup 115

Bryce Dot VC

MARCH 5, 2015

terms is the option for founders to make cash distributions to investors from profits as a return on their investment instead of selling out or taking their company public to create a liquidity event. model, founders who choose not to sell out or raise money from traditional VCs have the option to make cash distributions to investors.

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Distribution Liquidity Event Salary Equity 40

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Marketing: Which channels are they active on? Can you capture more brand equity by executing marketing tactics in new or better ways? Build systems and processes that enable your team to create and distribute content seamlessly. YETI tells a consistent story across all channels. Messaging: What language do they use?

Marketing 109

Marketing Social Media Non-Compete Audience 109

The Equity Kicker

JUNE 30, 2015

But the problem is that distribution hasn’t changed and we are now in a world where it is apparently a cliche to say: There’s never been a better time to get your movie made, and never been a worse time to get anyone to watch it. That said, media distribution startups aren’t easy. So far so amazing.

Distribution 60

Distribution Startup Restful Audience 60

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2017

Entrepreneurs acquire capital from their equity sources or loans from banks to build their business which adds value to the creation of wealth, influencing the economy and industrial structure of a country directly. Entrepreneurs Create and Distribute Wealth.

Developer 60

Developer Technical Review Equity Distribution 60

Gust

DECEMBER 6, 2011

A medical device company, on the other hand, may need cash resources to pay for FDA testing, designing the prototype, manufacturing the product, establishing an inventory of the devices and establishing marketing and sales channels for the products. Most high-impact companies need substantial cash resources to sustain their rapid grow.

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Angel Investor Venture Capital Valuation Software Engineering 179

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2013

These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. In many cases business opportunities with competitors (coopetition) will open up a new marketing channel, and definitely give you the cost advantages of scale. Economies of scale. New management skills.

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Merger Acquisition Startup Bandwidth 243

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2018

I would expect to see specific plans for distribution, partnerships, and sales channels, as well as the use of social media and conventional marketing, with budgets for the major elements. Specific investment size request, and equity offered. Customized marketing strategy and realistic sales plans. “If

Product 145

Product Intellectual Property Liquidity Event Exit Strategy 145

The Equity Kicker

JUNE 6, 2016

When I look in my traffic sources now it’s all Twitter, Facebook, Google and aggregators like Mattermark, channels where posting daily makes much less of a difference. In summary, posting frequency no longer effects distribution. So I’ve posted pretty much every working day for nearly ten years now.

Equity 60

Equity Aggregator Valuation Distribution 60

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Monetization: virtual goods (1/3 of total revenues); Partnerships with major brands (currently partnered with H&M and Travel Channel); forecasted to hit 6mm users by end of Summer 2010. Helps content publishers and advertisers launch campaigns that develop viral distribution attributes and therefore gain “buzz.”.

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Partner New York City Cofounder Syndicate 240

Up and Running

APRIL 23, 2012

Equity is unsecured. And in fact, many investors will actually enjoy helping you build or rebuild your business plan over time, and may suggest different distribution channels, go-to-market strategies, etc. This is a no fail deal”. Takeaway Lesson: Have a business plan, but don’t pitch it upfront.

Non-disclosure Agreement 98

Non-disclosure Agreement Technical Review NDA Due Diligence 98

Berkonomics

JUNE 10, 2021

With enough revenues, the young company can more easily raise equity funds, borrow money, hire top talent, and gain valuable publicity. In an early-stage company, the key issue is most often finding the way to start the revenue flowing from services and sales. The most important issue for young entities.

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Early Stage Equity Distribution Revenue 62

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. In many cases business opportunities with competitors (coopetition) will open up a new marketing channel, and definitely give you the cost advantages of scale. Economies of scale. New management skills.

Entrepreneur 249

Entrepreneur Merger Bandwidth Acquisition 249

ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Unsurprisingly, this seems to weed out the less passionate people, while encouraging others to put in sweat equity in their own ideas. The last thing you want when you launch is to tailor to several languages, cultural differences, distribution channels and small blogs and other media.

Silicon Valley 156

Silicon Valley Finland Sweat Equity Entrepreneur 156

Berkonomics

AUGUST 6, 2020

Some of us build our businesses to be lifestyle creations, destined to provide for our families but not necessarily as creators of great equity upon an eventual sale. Your distribution channel relationships? But most of us dream of selling the business someday for lots of money and building our wealth upon that event.

Liquidity Event 62

Liquidity Event Intellectual Property IPO Equity 62

ConversionXL

MAY 27, 2022

Pay attention to your close rate per channel. Doman-Pipe’s team does this with a dedicated feedback Slack channel and an internal “Voice of the Customer” report. This reveals content types, channels, and possible themes); What kinds of content do you share most often? Channel and format do matter.

Demand 124

Demand B2B Distribution Channel 124

Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 23, 2023

This community of practice, in fact, our investors who bought half the company, the growth equity firm, they came to attraction community event. (04:51): Meaning events, magazines, blogs, they read, so you could distribute your content there. So it gives you content, multiple distribution channels, and you start building this audience.

Community 53

Community Kuwait Cofounder Bootstrapping 53

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. In many cases business opportunities with competitors (coopetition) will open up a new marketing channel, and definitely give you the cost advantages of scale. Economies of scale. New management skills.

Startup 232

Startup Merger Bandwidth Acquisition 232

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2015

These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. In many cases business opportunities with competitors (coopetition) will open up a new marketing channel, and definitely give you the cost advantages of scale. Economies of scale. New management skills.

Merger 120

Merger Acquisition Differentiation Channel 120

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Investors are much more than just people putting up money in exchange for equity. Unlike an investor who gets equity in exchange for their cash, business loans need to paid off by all means. Crowdfunding works well because you distribute the risks of failure among the hundreds of customers who are interested in your product.

Startup 100

Startup Equity Bootstrapping Early Stage 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2010

These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. In many cases business opportunities with competitors (coopetition) will open up a new marketing channel, and definitely give you the cost advantages of scale. Economies of scale. New management skills.

Acquisition 214

Acquisition Merger Startup Bandwidth 214

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 28, 2022

With the rise of startups and growing businesses , it has become more critical for investors to have a thorough understanding of equity to be aware of all of the advantages they are receiving from the companies they have invested in. What is Company Equity? Types of equity. Common stock. Preferred shares.

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Valuation Equity Warrant Common Stock 108

The Equity Kicker

JANUARY 30, 2018

Believe that channel partners will accelerate sales. Here’s how they put it: I see this play out in new markets again and again: Pre-chasm enterprise startups throw time and resources at indirect sales channels (including OEMs, etc.) They’re good at distributing things where there’s already an educated customer base.

Software 106

Software Startup Channel Early Stage 106

The Equity Kicker

JUNE 29, 2017

His argument is that we are at a point in the cycle where distribution is controlled by a small number of companies who limit the opportunities for differentiation via marketing. Amazon is the other company that is dominating distribution, and for me most impressive and therefore ultimately the most scary of the lot.

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Clickthrough Distribution Differentiation Channel 95

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2015

Partnerships, distribution channels and pricing models should be included. “If No investor pitch should end without asking for a specific amount of money, providing some details on how that money will be used and what equity in the company you are offering in return. Specific elements of your marketing and sales plans.

Product 120

Product Intellectual Property Liquidity Event Burn Rate 120

The Startup Toolkit

AUGUST 29, 2012

Those numbers get completely thrown out when the advisor is your distribution channel. 2%, you treat advisor equity just like founder or employee equity: vested over 4 years. 2% seems to be normal, trending toward the high end if you’re pre-funding and the low end if you’ve already raised a decent round[1].

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Equity Vesting Advisory Board Merger 46

Up and Running

DECEMBER 11, 2013

For example, we’ve several times invested based on what we call convertible notes, which is intended as a temporary loan to be converted to equity (ownership) based on a future valuation to be established by transactions with venture capital. Shark Lorie Grenier tends to like businesses that would work on the QVC channel she knows well.

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Valuation Oregon Burn Rate Angel Groups 136

Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Thanks to Charles Reiling, Coastal Equities, Inc. ! #2- Thanks to Roman Zhuravlyov, Integrated Distributed Ledgers ! #11- Entrepreneurship allows you to take that energy and channel it into your dreams first; more importantly, it lets you teach others to do the same for themselves along the way. 2- People and skills.

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Entrepreneur Chad Tampa Community 131