David Teten

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

I’ve recently met with several universities, nonprofits, and government employees who’ve all asked the same question: how can we promote entrepreneurship? The first and primary role of a government is to provide basic public goods competently. To the extent that the government fails to do that, it will retard job creation.

Government 146

Government Technical Review New York Offshore 146

Up and Running

JUNE 13, 2017

But don’t fret—community lenders are helping small businesses. Meet the community lenders. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are one type of community lender. They are usually nonprofit organizations committed to the mission of making capital accessible to the communities they serve.

Community 117

Community Technical Review United States New York City 117

VC Adventure

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In it we talk about the continued failure of the federal government to help small businesses and highlight some encouraging ways that local communities have stepped into the void to help. But to be clear, those resources should have been supplemental to the support the government was providing to grassroots entrepreneurs.

Government 150

Government Community Colorado Ohio 150

Board Effect

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) values are inextricably bound to the missions of most nonprofit organizations. Fortunately, many volunteer boards understand the importance of governing with their mission in the forefront – the importance of walking the walk. Collecting and sharing metrics is just a starting point, however.

Metrics 52

Metrics Equity Software Review Leadership 52

Board Effect

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

BoardEffect Supports Good Governance Practices. As businesses came under scrutiny for poor governance practices, nonprofit organizations also came under the limelight, placing great pressure on nonprofit boards and executive directors. The need to demonstrate good governance remains a high priority today.

Government 98

Government Technical Review Software Review Web Development 98

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Parker became President, and got 50% of the company’s equity for a $20,000 investment (equal to $315K today) and guaranteed a $200,000 line of credit (equal to $3M today). Applicants were told that ERA was doing electronics work for government and industry. Parker agreed to invest. The professional staff owned the other 50%.

Minnesota 281

Minnesota Engineer Minneapolis Silicon Valley 281

Feld Thoughts

MAY 9, 2011

Over the past few years, I’ve spent some time thinking about how the government can help entrepreneurship. It started with my role as the co-chairman of the Colorado Governors Innovation Council which was my first involvement in any formal way with any government initiative. Necessity will drive efficiency.

Government 143

Government Technical Review Intellectual Property Accredited Investor 143

Board Effect

JUNE 25, 2023

They want to help nonprofits achieve their goals, whether those goals are creating a community feeding program, raising money for scholarships , or cleaning up a local waterway. They see their mission reporting as the primary way they communicate their worth and effectiveness to the public.

Securities and Exchange Commission 52

Securities and Exchange Commission Technical Review Metrics Government 52

Board Effect

JANUARY 6, 2021

As the details of these tragedies unfolded, the incidents opened up a national conversation about the need to take a serious look at the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion within every organization and walk of life. Moving Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Research Uncovers Disparities in Nonprofit Leadership.

Equity 105

Equity Community Advisory Board Chicago 105

Eric Friedman

DECEMBER 27, 2021

4/ Streaming equity – venture funds + employee stock becomes more liquid. 7/ SaaS roll-ups and micro-private equity become huge. This makes for “taking” a game community easier, and introduces new complexity for big game studios. Your entire experience and process will be governed by a authentication.

Balance Sheet 97

Balance Sheet Stock Private Equity Option Pool 97

The Next Web

OCTOBER 24, 2013

FWD.US pulled the tech community into the discussion of how broken the U.S. to receive undergraduate and graduate degrees (education that is in part supported by all Americans, even in private schools, as schools get huge tax breaks and are often funded at least in part by government grants). government plan. An election year.

Government 134

Government United States America Green 134

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 7, 2018

It’s something the financial community – along with government resources, for that matter – needs to think about as it works to help young business leaders consider their financing options. Among those the Canada Business Network suggests: Government grants and financing.

Entrepreneur 124

Entrepreneur Incubator Finance Canada 124

Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The agenda ( full agenda here ) includes the following discussions: DEIS in Corporate Governance & Board DEIS in Human Resources & Talent Acquisition DEIS in Procurement DEIS in Edge Technology Product Development & Corporate Innovation DEIS in Go To Market DEIS in Venture Capital & Investment DEIS in Impact.

Equity 123

Equity Cofounder Venture Capital .Net 123

Board Effect

AUGUST 23, 2023

National and global changes are currently challenging nonprofit and community organization boards to revisit the ways they: Manage risks Demonstrate transparency Engage in succession planning Bolster security We’ll explore each of these topics more fully to guide your board as it strives for a meaningful strategic plan. Curious to learn more?

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review Minnesota Government 52

Steve Blank

JUNE 12, 2020

I want to make my community, country or world a better place, while solving some of the toughest problems.”. Team Protocol One – Ensuring JTAC to Pilot Communication. Few consider opportunities to make the world safer with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community or other government agencies.

Oakland 301

Oakland Asia Lean Video 301

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 8, 2012

How to build regional entrepreneurial communities has just gotten it’s first “here’s how to do it” book. Feld’s thesis is that unlike the common wisdom, it is entrepreneurs that lead a startup community while everyone else feeds the community. They are not run by the government or any single organization.

Community 333

Community Silicon Valley San Francisco Venture Capital 333

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Equity 266

Equity Startup Small Business Administration SBA 266

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 31, 2020

According to Ben Narasin , “in 2020, investors will require firmer governance and oversight structures to safeguard against negative impact and ensure these protections are mandated in their term sheets.”. This may probably drive entrepreneurs to alternative funding options, such as equity crowdfunding. Stricter Business Conditions.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Startup Term Sheet 175

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Check for positive or negative news articles, press releases, relationships, and support of community organizations. Invite the investor to dinner or fun-related activity.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Offshore 257

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. From traditional equity VC, Flexible VC borrows the option to pursue and reap the rewards of an outsized exit. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share. Equity Ownership. Yes, typically preferred equity. Of the Inc. raised from angels.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

Board Effect

AUGUST 4, 2021

The media is reporting on ESG matters ubiquitously, and that should spark the interest of your community bank board. The fact that investors have put four times more money into ESG investment funds in 2020 than the previous year is another clue that community bank boards should consider the impact of ESG initiatives. What Is ESG?

Community 98

Community Social Media Government Green 98

VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2021

The accelerator provides equity-free financial support through AWS Promotional Credit, technical training and support, access to a global community of EdTech experts, and more. AWS Builder Space (Israel) – A non-equity program for early stage startups who are looking to accelerate their speed to market.

Technical Review 174

Technical Review Startup Venture Capital Incubator 174

Board Effect

APRIL 12, 2021

Good governance practices and compliance are two big issues that your nominating and recruiting committee should focus some of their discussions on as they’re vetting board member candidates. Also, governance practices are continually improving. That sounds simple enough on the surface. Mission statements guide your nonprofit’s work.

Software Review 91

Software Review Government Retention Leadership 91

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans. Enjoy being visible and active in the local community.

Entrepreneur 371

Entrepreneur Equity Dilution LLC 371

Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2019

Fortunately, the business funding gender gap is narrowing, and larger shares of debt and equity capital are going to women-owned ventures, in part because more women are in lending and investing decision-making positions. Federal government agencies require SBA-approved certification as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

SBA 97

SBA United States Technical Review Government 97

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2020

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Equity 436

Equity Small Business Administration SBA Syndicate 436

Board Effect

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has brought even more changes in recent years, and the federal government is still refining healthcare laws and programs. Perform a short-term and long-term debt equity analysis. Advances in technology inspired the introduction of electronic medical records, which have now become standard practice.

Technical Review 66

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software Review Government 66

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2016

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Check for positive or negative news articles, press releases, relationships, and support of community organizations. Invite the investor to dinner or fun-related activity.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Offshore 120

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 30, 2012

The program expands to all of Startup Weekend’s 350 member communities in 2013 where it will be offered up to five times a year in each city. It doesn’t take equity and just has a small fee that varies by city ($140 to $299), to cover event operations and expenses. 28 in more than 25 cities worldwide.

Startup 335

Startup Lean Incubator Business Model 335

Steve Blank

MARCH 19, 2020

Our first priority is the health and safety of our families, employees, customers and communities. Award equity to employees equal to the value of their reduced salaries. Some companies, and perhaps some governments, may default. (Read it along with yesterdays survival strategy advice to CEOs.). Action This Day.

Salary 327

Salary Lean Equity Government 327

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2011

This year’s Techventure conference aims to capitalize on the wealth of promising talent, innovations and technologies in Asia, which are waiting to be discovered by venture capitalists and private equity players from around the globe.” ” The flow is not limited to money as well. Ongoing Challenges.

Singapore 198

Singapore Technical Review Technology Incubator 198

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

This structure offers some of the benefits of traditional equity VC, without some of the negatives of equity VC. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. We don’t have any equity or control over the business….”. Key elements: . “We

Revenue 60

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. And when the government tools to detect encrypted VPN’s get more sophisticated, (as it did last year), Chinese users just use stealthier tools.

China 323

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 323

Steve Blank

MAY 17, 2022

You succeed in convincing one company and a government to adopt computers and learn to code much faster than their competitors /adversaries. These technologies will transform businesses and government agencies. Now open-source code libraries and developer tools allow organizations to use and build upon the work of external communities.

Artificial Inteligence 417

Artificial Inteligence Software Review Algorithm Technical Review 417

Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

Part of a venture feasibility study is to look at what financial resources are already available in personal bank accounts, equity in a home, life insurance, family and friends or from selling assets. Listen with an open mind to employees, suppliers, customers, the media and members of the community. Often this is not true.

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Here’s the punchline: if you run your company as if you have closed a VC equity financing round even though you actually closed a convertible debt round, you’ll be in much better shape when it comes time to raise your Series A financing. So why would you treat your debt investors (somewhat) like equity investors?

Burn Rate 152

Burn Rate Equity Software Review Early Stage 152

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Some government agencies, business development centers, business incubators, and similar organizations will be tied into the investment communities in your area. Turn first to your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which is most likely associated with your local community college. I wasn’t able to do that.”.

SBA 161

SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161