Gust

DECEMBER 14, 2013

While there are differences in the startup communities on the two coasts, and while there are definite differences in the investment communities, I’ve found much less of a difference in the types of companies being started.

Silicon Valley 131

Silicon Valley New York Startup Community 131

Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

This is often referred to in the creative community as a “ work-for-hire agreement.”. Get a contract , if only a simple one-pager, stating that everything the contractor produces on the company’s dime is the property of the startup.

Intellectual Property 149

Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review IP 149

Gust

JANUARY 31, 2013

The move came as a shock to many in the tech business community, in which we’ve become accustomed to real-time disclosure by company executives through social media. Last month, the SEC announced it was taking action regarding Netflix’ (NFLX) securities compliance based on a Facebook status update posted by CEO Reed Hastings.

SEC 158

SEC Prospectus United States Technical Review 158

Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

That presents the tech entrepreneurship community with a genuine opportunity to influence outcomes. Nevertheless, with the notable exception of healthcare reform, political polarization along partisan or ideological fault lines is less likely on these subjects than in many other areas of public policy.

Silicon Valley 187

Silicon Valley San Francisco Intellectual Property Accredited Investor 187

Gust

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Serial entrepreneurs or those with close ties to the investment community would usually go straight to the big firm. Founders now have more options, which is a double-edged sword. It’s easier than ever to find example documents on the Internet, use a service to file your certificate of incorporation or trademark application, and so forth.

IP 114

IP Intellectual Property Equity Liquidity Event 114

Gust

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Startups and investors discover each other, and the community wins because the event becomes visible evidence of new business and new jobs locally. Many local angel investment groups work with a local event that creates the illusion of a business pitch contest, awarding investment to the winner. The event generates local buzz.

Software Review 79

Software Review Term Sheet Due Diligence Angel Investor 79

Gust

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Hudson Valley Startup Fund brings together a network of the region’s successful business and community leaders to give back, supporting the launch of the next Hudson Valley visionaries.

Angel Investor 70

Angel Investor Chad Founder Startup 70

Gust

DECEMBER 6, 2015

From TechCrunch, BetaKit to the Financial Post, there have been more than a few arguments made about the lack of female representation in Canada’s early-stage investment community and the benefits of tapping into this financial resource. The female angel investor conversation has been discussed inside and out. For example, Read more >.

Angel Investor 70

Angel Investor Canada Early Stage Community 70

Gust

JUNE 4, 2014

That said, there are some investors who make it a point to actively mingle at events like this, including the indefatigable Alan Patricof of Greycroft (a regular at NYTMs) and Charlie O’Donnell of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, some of the younger principals and associates from firms like DFJ Gotham, First Round Capital and First Mark Capital, and (..)

New York City 150

New York City New York Angel Investor Affiliate 150

Gust

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Worse, their concept — a community site that would also have e-commerce components – was still on the drawing board when the investor meetings occurred. The vision was clear and correct… but it couldn’t be communicated. OK, that proved them right about how vibrant a community they were addressing.

eCommerce 107

eCommerce Valuation Stock Community 107

Gust

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Furthermore during this economic downturn, we’ve heard a crescendo of voices lamenting the lack of startup funding, as communities finally recognize that new companies are the key source of job creation in this country. It is suggested that companies cannot find the cash necessary to start new and exciting ventures.

SBIR 120

SBIR Startup New York City Angel Investor 120

Gust

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Australia has some very active, organized, groups of angel investors, and they should be embraced and brought into the startup community as a resource. An online central hub of the entire startup ecosystem would be a great way to bring all of the startup constituents and components together.

Australia 130

Australia Community Silicon Valley Angel Investor 130

Gust

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

That will inevitably spread through networking across the business community. If you use your advisory board to feed your ego, or correct your mistakes, you will likely be disappointed. Worse yet, your image as an entrepreneur will be damaged. You don’t need that kind of help. Invested Interests Advisory Board entrepreneur startup'

Advisory Board 185

Advisory Board Startup Stock Options Stock 185

Gust

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Two founders have spent $200K of personal and family funds over a one year period to start the company, get a prototype site up and running, and have already generated some “buzz” in the Internet community. Competitive market forces also can have a large impact on what valuation this company will garner from investors.

Valuation 187

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 187

Gust

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Obviously, a key factor is always the state of the economy and the mood of the venture capital community. You may not have control over many of these, but it helps to know, for planning purposes, what is really happening. The good news is that both of these are looking up these days.

Silicon Valley 182

Silicon Valley Venture Capital Massachusetts California 182

Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2011

The investment community in any geographic area is not that large, and most investors have relationships or knowledge of most of the others. Look for positive or negative news articles, any controversial relationships, and involvement in community organizations. Here are some techniques for making the assessment: 1.

Due Diligence 119

Due Diligence Entrepreneur Offshore Angel Groups 119

Gust

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Recite the business loss story over and over to take the sting out of it; distract yourself with positive friends, outdoor activities, or your community center. Anger: Release anger in a healthy way through exercise, visualization and breathing. Exercise intensity or length of time should correspond to your anger level.

Startup 165

Startup Bootstrapping Partner Entrepreneur 165

Gust

MARCH 9, 2014

Create referral marketing opportunities within your business community that maximize the potential for customer referrals. Establish partners and referrals. Customers who enjoy doing business with you are more than happy to spread the word. Find partners and channels which are complementary, and not directly competitive.

Marketing 146

Marketing SEM Viral Social Media 146

Gust

JULY 23, 2012

Donations of private stock enable investors, founders and employees to support charitable causes and contribute to the community while receiving simultaneous benefits in the form of substantial cash savings from reduced taxes as well as bypassing capital gains taxes.

Stock 114

Stock Capital Gains Warrant Stock Options 114

Gust

OCTOBER 14, 2012

It’s a well-accepted axiom in the investor community that entrepreneurs learn more from their failures than their successes. Ryan Blair book image via Amazon. Thus a well-explained startup failure often can actually improve your odds of funding in the next go-round.

Entrepreneur 174

Entrepreneur Forecast Hiring Leadership 174

Gust

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

richness of this community to life in this forum to exchange ideas and experiences in. Gust blog – which I hope you will follow – will have an original voice, but will not. represent solely one school of thought. We have the only truly global, integrated, cross-audience platform and user-base in this space, and the goal is to bring the.

Viral 107

Viral Global Audience Community 107

Gust

JULY 31, 2012

I am not recommending this exit strategy, only describing for readers a process used by others in the angel community. It is suggested that angels not sell these shares to a family member or to their lawyer or accountant. CAUTION: I am not a lawyer or accountant.

Exit Strategy 135

Exit Strategy Angel Investor Capital Gains Startup 135

Gust

JULY 29, 2012

One of the biggest myths I still see in the community of new entrepreneurs is the assumption that “All I need is a good idea, and some investor will give me the big money I need to build the business.” In reality, investors fund good business plans, not big dreams. It’s all in the execution.

Bandwidth 155

Bandwidth Bootstrapping Equity Startup 155

Gust

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

business and technical assistance either on site or through a community referral system. Most incubators and accelerators today provide one or more of the following: flexible space and leases, often at very low rates. group rates for health, life and other insurance plans. assistance in obtaining funding, or direct seed funding.

Incubator 147

Incubator Entrepreneur New York City Silicon Valley 147

Gust

JULY 8, 2012

This term is replacing “startup incubator,” which is a facility provided by an individual, university, or local community for any new startups to congregate for almost no cost, with the hope of learning from each other. Thus the more precise term these days for early startups is “seed stage.”. Business accelerator.

Early Stage 177

Early Stage Finance Seed Stage Entrepreneur 177

Gust

JANUARY 3, 2012

You and your mentor should adhere to the same ethical rules, as defined by your business and government community. Critics often prefer to deliver their message to your friends and peers. Similar ethics. You will be uncomfortable with critics whose ethical positions are not clear, or vary widely from yours. Long-term relationship potential.

Government 98

Government Employee Community Entrepreneur 98

Gust

JULY 18, 2012

The basic structure of corporate governance is well ingrained among the legal and investment communities, but it’s worth reviewing for those who don’t enjoy dealing with Board resolutions and proxy statements for a living. ” Typical governance structure (Sony Corporation).

Stock Options 188

Stock Options SEC Stock Government 188

Gust

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

A darling of the tech startup community, reportedly valued at more than $1 billion with investors including Greylock Partners, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and DST, Airbnb is an online marketplace that facilitates short-term rental of properties such as members’ homes or apartments. Perhaps most importantly, listen.

Startup 98

Startup Silicon Valley Reputation Community 98

Gust

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

I will leave it to law professor Eric Goldman to articulate better than I could why “ this law mortally threatens the entire UGC community.” As I write this, Congress is teetering on the brink of passing the most disastrously ill-conceived law in the 18-year history of the commercial Internet, SOPA.

IPO 110

IPO Prospectus SEC Intellectual Property 110

Gust

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Intermix had acquired their previous online marketing startup, ResponseBase, and they remained a cohesive group.

Valuation 98

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Merger Vesting 98

Gust

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

So, at this point I think the best approach is a compromise: by all means be actively involved in your local startup community. Invested Interests entrepreneur Gust interface investors startup startup community' Comments are welcome from other investors! original post can be found on Quora @ [link] *.

Differentiation 125

Differentiation Community Entrepreneur Startup 125

Gust

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Department of State developed the idea for GIST Net in response to demand from the international science and technology community for more access to resources and mentorship opportunities. The platform is operated by Gust and streamlines information and resources available from GIST and partner organizations into one central interactive site.

.Net 152

.Net Morocco Silicon Valley Global 152

Gust

JANUARY 30, 2013

It was a lot of fun, good for the local startup community, and good for the 75 (or so) people who spent all weekend doing it. . . They ended up with market validation, execution, and what seemed like a lot of progress in very little time. Several of the pitches looked like interesting prospects that could happen. .

Angel Investor 153

Angel Investor Startup Audience Community 153

Gust

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Many of us in the entrepreneurial community believe that crowd funding could be a wonderful new source of capital for lifestyle companies. The very nature of crowd funding would suggest not. Can crowd funded companies, nonetheless, attract smart money to invest alongside the crowd sources? It is not clear.

.Net 98

.Net Revenue Networking Startup 98