The Startup Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

By Daniel Sokolovksy, Co-Founder and CEO, WARP and Troy Lester, Co-Founder and CRO, WARP The dissolution of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was more than just a bank collapse, it was a reality check for both startups and the VCs that fund them. As a founder, ask yourself – does your business actually warrant VC funding?

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Early Stage Los Angeles Silicon Valley Cofounder 115

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Are your costs per acquisition going up or down with scale? Management team that sounds and looks like they can execute the plan – if you didn’t finish building the team yet, make sure you have at least one co-founder with complementary skills. Bottom up is better than top down projections (i.e.

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Startup Cofounder Warrant Stock Options 133

Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Likewise, founders can benefit from understanding basic characteristics of the overall legal structure, formation and governance documents, rights and responsibilities of team members, etc. Determine who will serve on the Board of Directors and in executive officer positions (usually founders). Newco, Inc.”)

Intellectual Property 139

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Delaware Stock 139

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 28, 2022

These characteristics, comparable to those found in the fixed income market, can convert into common stock, call clauses, and other features. Warrants are a kind of equity that are often attached to a corporate bond issuance or preferred stock to make the transaction more appealing to investors. Equity for Co-founders.

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Valuation Equity Warrant Common Stock 108

venturehacks.com

OCTOBER 21, 2010

If you don’t keep your eyes on the option pool, your investors will slip it in the pre-money and cost you millions of dollars of effective valuation. The option pool lowers your effective valuation. Do you mean the shares go to the founders? Don’t lose this game.

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Option Pool Pre-Money Valuation Dilution Warrant 68