YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

There’s a trick or two that most seasoned investors keep tucked away for when they want or need to feel secure in a project they plan on investing in, which hopefully has some chance of achieving success down the line. Secure the financial investment plan. Evaluate the marketing and monetization strategies set in place.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 17, 2019

The opportunity: Use this as a negotiating point when bargaining for the deal. If the business IS the business owner, then that person needs to be part of the deal. Structure the buy-out to include an employment contract or consulting agreement, as well as an earn-out.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 14, 2018

To safeguard your team from getting emotionally over-committed to a specific business, carefully balance the price being offered for the target, the strategic problem or opportunity it addresses, the likely near-term cash flow of the target, the integration strategy, the inherent risks and the deal structure.

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David Teten

MAY 20, 2013

Clearly, the real operating business will have more value in the long run…but a high quality team has to build it. If we find the right partner, we can be flexible in deal structures to best align everyone’s interests. You’ll want to approach the domain investor prior to securing or announcing VC funding.

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David Teten

MAY 20, 2013

Clearly, the real operating business will have more value in the long run…but a high quality team has to build it. If we find the right partner, we can be flexible in deal structures to best align everyone’s interests. You’ll want to approach the domain investor prior to securing or announcing VC funding.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

And so willing to make an investment to, to secure that income. Let's talk about some of the deal structures you've seen. So, you know, it's really common for somebody to, you know, you talked about will this business, can I operate this business without that owner? There would be some way to, to keep operations going.

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grasshopperherder.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

If I was a full time consultant in IT security (where I have 5 years experience) and then signed a non-compete, I’d be putting myself out of work for a year without receiving a penny. Three Card Monty Corporate Structures. Which country’s laws does the corporate entity operate under? That’s a tough sell.

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