Haystack

OCTOBER 2, 2019

It feels like a tsunami of deal flow , and for me, I’ve outlined how I pay attention to inbound flow in terms of what gets priority. And one of the sources of that flow are the new accelerators (I’m lumping incubators, accelerators, etc. Ultimately, the buck stops with the founder.

Deal Flow 106

Deal Flow Cap Table Early Stage Institutional Investors 106

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

It is necessary to cover the early stages of product development, thorough market research, and other processes during the initial step. pexels A war chest is virtually always a competitive edge in all aspects that count, including employing key staff, public relations, marketing, and sales. Hence they will miss the finish line.

Seed Stage 133

Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 133

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

FUND is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections. The market for podcast consumption also continues to grow! We plan to start expanding to other markets, such as New York City and San Francisco, in a few years. The Happenstance Team.

Chicago 148

Chicago Illinois New York City Cofounder 148

David Teten

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Should you co-found your company with a software development shop? incubators, e.g., the many options in New York. 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. The discounts?

Software Developers 60

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Technical Cofounder 60

David Teten

JANUARY 28, 2013

There are a minimum of 2,000 companies per year getting funded and coming out if incubators, and there are only 750 VCs that call themselves ‘active.’ But when you look at who is doing at least two deals a quarter, the numbers fall to just 200 firms. Those firms are only going to do a few Series A deals a year.”

IRR 114

IRR Angel Investor Angel Groups Cofounder 114

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

This dynamic births serial entrepreneurs and motivates angels and venture capitalists to pull their friends into investment deals. For the first-time entrepreneur or founder looking for seed stage funding, this circle can be especially difficult to penetrate. Craig is currently the CEO and founder of stealth-ish startup BetterWorks.

Angel Investor 80

Angel Investor Startup San Francisco Social Media 80

David Teten

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In that capacity, I co-founded the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels Venture Capital Access Program, a joint venture with the National Association of Investment Companies (“NAIC”), which helps women and diverse entrepreneurs raise capital. Starship was launched by the co-founders of Skype. Are you politically active?

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Partner Technical Review Cofounder 60