Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

Another topic we debated early in the program was “lean startup” vs. “ fat startup ” where we both took the obvious hedge and said “it depends.” But truthfully both Dana and I are more aligned with the lean startup principles and believe you only go FAT when you’ve really proved out your product / market fit. Time will tell.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Her background includes senior roles in both the banking and tech sectors, and she has launched four data businesses—including her current firm, New Frontier Data , which boasts a $20 million valuation and has received $5 million in funding. According to Fortune , in 2006, female founders were involved in only 2.95

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The world of startups is a bit like a gold rush right now: there’s lots of money to be made, almost no rules regarding who will make or lose it, and only a few will actually see a sustained profit at the end of the day. That’s not to say that there’s anything wrong with startups that can’t initially generate cash. More Independence.

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BeyondVC

JANUARY 5, 2022

We are truly to our founders, limited partners, co-investors, and friends for another year of growth and learning. boldstart kicked off 2021 by announcing the closing of $230M of funds, $155M fund V and $75M opportunities ii, to continue supporting developer first & SaaS founders from Day 1 to scale( ).

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As a testament to the growing power of “the creator economy,” visual content creation app development startup Lightricks has secured an impressive $130 million investment round, at a valuation of $1.8 Startup Journey. It’s safe to say Lightricks meet all of these criteria down to a tee. .

Private Equity 142

Private Equity Developer Venture Capital Merger 142

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

For starters let me use “CEO” as a proxy to include her “inner circle” which might mean co-founders or might just mean senior execs of the business. The Mind of the Founder. So as a startup CEO you constantly have to suspend disbelief. The mind of a founder is wired differently than most people.

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Startup Dilution San Diego Stock Options 417

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2013

Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. Here are five of the most common examples: Failure to document a Founder agreement at the beginning. Trouble with the IRS over Founders stock value.

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techcrunch.com

APRIL 26, 2013

For Startups And Winning SEC Approval, AngelList Opens Up Investment Platform To More Companies. In December, AngelList , a service that matches early-stage startups with investors, debuted the ability to allow accredited investors to actually invest in startups on the platform with as little as $1,000. Enterprise. Smartphones.

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www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Entrepreneur Homepage Startups Starting a Business Home How-To Guides Startup Basics Business Ideas Business Planning Startup Financing Success Stories Home-Based Business Starting a Business Play Video How to Take a New Product from Just an Idea to a Business (Video). Startup Basics Does College Matter for Entrepreneurs?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2012

Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. Here are five of the most common examples: Failure to document a Founder agreement at the beginning. Trouble with the IRS over Founders stock value.

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Non-Compete Accredited Investor Cofounder Startup 249

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The world of startups is a bit like a gold rush right now: there’s lots of money to be made, almost no rules regarding who will make or lose it, and only a few will actually see a sustained profit at the end of the day. That’s not to say that there’s anything wrong with startups that can’t initially generate cash. More Independence.

Startup 78

Startup Revenue Cofounder Angel Investor 78

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

All of this is according to Paul Graham, co-founder of the early-stage investment fund Ycombinator. During a presentation at Startup School at Stanford University earlier today, the prolific investor discussed the state of startup funding with a packed auditorium of students and entrepreneurs.

Angel Investor 84

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 84

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

All of this is according to Paul Graham, co-founder of the early-stage investment fund Ycombinator. During a presentation at Startup School at Stanford University earlier today, the prolific investor discussed the state of startup funding with a packed auditorium of students and entrepreneurs.

Angel Investor 83

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 83

Up and Running

JUNE 14, 2017

In both scenarios, it seems that startup venture initiation and idea validation are strictly dependent on the app. To determine the viability of an app or startup idea without building out the full solution, entrepreneurs should: Test potential buyers’ real buying intentions by monitoring their willingness to pay for a beta version.

Technical Review 96

Technical Review Distribution Redemption Demand 96

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

The only problem that faces startup investors now is how to mine this new data layer efficiently to increase returns.”. We are heavy users of DocSend , a secure content sharing and tracking platform that can be used to seamlessly share recurring materials with potential LPs. Pitchbot.vc 3) Originate investments.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 6, 2016

by Amit Damani , cofounder of Vista Rooms. Apparently, the number 10 plays an important role for startup’s. In an earlier article, we had suggested not to get into a startup venture, unless your product or solution is 10 X better, 10 X cheaper or faster. We bring you a lowdown of lessons from Shark Tank: 1. 10 sec rule.

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Austin Startup

JULY 22, 2021

On October 4th, five technology startup finalists will pitch to a panel of advisors and judges made up of successful investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Any software, hardware, or CPG startup in Texas with a female founder or co-founder can apply to participate. Startups, submit your application now!

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 12, 2017

Securing adequate financing for any new venture nowadays is an exceptionally difficult proposition, which is why angel investors are considered so valuable to the startup ecosystem. Investors need to be fully aware of the risks they are exposing themselves to when making an investment in any early stage startup.

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Angel Investor South America Early Stage Africa 100

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 14, 2012

Did raising money at a $500 million valuation help secure the $1 billion deal? But a healthy percentage of successful startups have potential buyers “showing interest.” But a healthy percentage of successful startups have potential buyers “showing interest.” “Impending” valuation.

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Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

In 2011, the valuation of pre-revenue, start-up companies is typically in the range of $1.5–$2.5 Diversification across industry sectors is not as easily achieved for angels as could be accomplished in public markets, but can be achieved by co-investing with trusted angel colleagues in a broader set of businesses.

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2011

Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. Here are five of the most common examples: Failure to document a founder agreement at the beginning. Trouble with the IRS over founders stock value.

Non-Compete 246

Non-Compete Accredited Investor Entrepreneur Cofounder 246

www.mint.com

MARCH 9, 2010

If you are considering working at a startup, you should ask these questions. What is the post-money valuation of your last round? Post-money valuation” is the value of the company after the last round of money was put in (again, lines of credit and promises don’t count). The right answer is, “We’re a startup. That’s cool.

Software Review 68

Software Review Startup Post-Money Valuation Technical Review 68

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2010

Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. Here are some examples: Failure to document a founder agreement at the beginning. This shortcut can lead to the so-called “forgotten founder” problem.

Non-Compete 125

Non-Compete Accredited Investor Startup Cofounder 125

Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 28, 2008

Ill exclude those non- lean startups who basically exist for the purpose of raising bigger and bigger sums of money. Their idea was to build a next-generation autonomous robot, that could be used by defense and security agencies around the world. Youre not one of those are you?) They even included a slide with The Transformers on it.

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San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment DC 128

Scott Edward Walker

OCTOBER 27, 2015

I get calls and questions all the time about our Startup Package and, accordingly, I put together a brief clip from the podcast “ This Week in Startups ” which should be helpful. We charge a flat fee of $2,000, plus filing fees, for up to three co-founders and it includes unlimited phone calls and emails. v=N1A44ShZfWo.

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Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Vesting Delaware 40

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Advisor. ); STARTUP. Computer Security. Chip Morse , cofounder and partner with Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton P.C., Admittedly, there are situations in which equity can secure critical professional services that a start-up might not otherwise be able to afford. "If Dont overlook federal and state securities laws.

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Fractional CTO Equity Iowa Technical Cofounder 40

thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Startups such as Shopkick offered real time deals when users were in stores and Shopsavvy and similar mobile price comparison tools from Amazon and Google empowered consumers to find the best deals. Kiva co-founder Jessica Jackley’s latest venture Profounder is one platform that could power these transactions.

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Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick 110

Startup Company Lawyer

MARCH 14, 2010

Founders Institute Plain Preferred Term Sheet (by WSGR – disclaimer, I represent the Founders Institute and was involved in drafting this document). Almost all startup companies don’t declare dividends, so deletion of a dividend preference is irrelevant to an investor. Co-sale rights. under $500K).

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Finance Software Review Term Sheet Liquidation Preference 70

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Why do these founders get to stay around? Because the balance of power has dramatically shifted from investors to founders. — Unremarked and unheralded, the balance of power between startup CEOs and their investors has radically changed: IPOs/M&A without a profit (or at times revenue) have become the norm. .

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Founder Technical Review CTO Hire IPO 245

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2022

It’s a tough time for a lot of startup founders right now. This is not meant to be a negative post, but rather a temperature check of today’s market environment and the levers founders can pull on to survive this period. The pressure to protect portfolio startups seen as potential fund returners will be profound.

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Founder Technical Review Down Round Liquidation Preference 173

Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Milestones That Friends, Family, and Founders Care About Before Investing. The most important principle of startup fundraising that every entrepreneur needs to know is: raise enough capital to achieve a set of milestones that will allow the company to attract the next round of investment. Startup Funding' Market Validation.

Sweat Equity 71

Sweat Equity Founder Cofounder Valuation 71

Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

How To Allocate Friends & Family Startup Capital. The most important principle of startup fundraising that every entrepreneur needs to know is: raise enough capital to achieve a set of milestones that will allow the company to attract the next round of investment. Startup Funding' Founding Team, Key Hires, Advisory Board.

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Intellectual Property Advisory Board Startup Seed Capital 55

Scott Edward Walker

APRIL 9, 2012

Venture capital funds, seed funds, super angels, angel groups, incubators, and “friends and family” are all playing the seed financing game and investing early in startups in an attempt to land the next Facebook. and (iii) what securities laws do founders need to worry about in connection with the issuance of convertible notes?

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Preferred Stock Finance Common Stock Liquidation Preference 87

Up and Running

OCTOBER 17, 2017

When I asked why, they talked about security and return on investment from my college years. Specify how much revenue you need to be generating from your startup for you to let go of other responsibilities (such as a part or full-time job) to be able to focus entirely on your new business. Keep a cash cow: Your monthly revenue goal.

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Cofounder Revenue Valuation Design 125

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

To learn more about this space, I suggest join an online community I co-founded, PEVCTech. . Small investment firms often have interns and entrepreneurs in residence passing through, each of which is a security risk. See Bessemer Venture Partners’ A comprehensive guide to security for startups. 1) Manage the firm .

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Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

View from Seed

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

As of January 20, 2016, based on the “CrunchBase Unicorn Leaderboard,” there are 157 unicorns (companies with $1 billion+ valuations) which have not IPOed or been acquired—and more start-ups reaching unicorn status every day. 38 unicorns, or 1 in 4 (24%), have at least one MBA founder. Key Insights. Red Ventures (HBS, Wharton).

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Programming St. Louis Cofounder India 120

Hippoland

AUGUST 9, 2016

or “We want to co-lead if you find another co-lead!” Get a standard convertible note (or convertible security such as 500 Startups’ KISS A), and fill it out. But the bottom line is don’t hold up progress on your round because you get too fixated on having a lead – I see this happen all too often with founders.

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Lead Investor Term Sheet Due Diligence Convertible Security 48