David Teten
OCTOBER 1, 2015
I’ve been looking for suggestions for an initial deal structure that is appropriate for the theoretical case of a trusted dev shop putting in $100k in market-value of services over a 6 month period in time. How would one set up such a startup to eventually raise capital from outside VCs, who will be wary of ‘dead equity’ (i.e.,
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The government, for example, often defines small business by the number of employees. The reason people pay for goodwill is to avoid the danger and risk of a startup. Let's talk about some of the deal structures you've seen. I mean, is that considered cash flow or is that considered an expense of the business?
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Gust
OCTOBER 26, 2011
I have to admit my West Coast bias here, having learned the ropes at a large Silicon Valley firm ; it makes little sense to me to have investor’s counsel drafting documents that are woven into the fabric of a company’s governance and capital structure, with which the company will likely be living for years after the investment is made.
Cracking the Code
OCTOBER 10, 2008
As all good sales VPs will tell you, the compensation plans of the sales team will drive behavior, so it is critically important that you structure the sales and account management plans to align with the key metrics of your business: CMRR, Churn, and Cash flow. but focus is a good thing.
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