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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Our categorization is not a technical one. This structure allows for alignment on the front end, and real-time flexibility for performance metrics,” says Samira Salman , a family office investor and advisor. . Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap.

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Episode 3: Smart Bear Live!

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

How cofounders can collaborate without going crazy. If anybody notices, you grandfather them, or you have the conversation right then. How to move from a free to a paid product without losing all your users. How to differentiate yourself in a crowded market (and when perhaps you shouldn’t try).

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