Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

Most of this advice boils down to an argument in favor of basic planning before starting a company or raising money. In many ways the fact that it has become so cheap to start a company and relatively cheap to raise angel/seed money that we as an industry have gotten lazy on basic planning. Incumbent Strengths & Weaknesses.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Startups need to understand how to manage the seed money they receive from investors and VCs. Entrepreneurs need to hit a happy medium with backers, not giving away too much but not making overly aggressive demands. They also need to decide whether to structure terms as an equity deal or a convertible security deal.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 17, 2020

The news is full of businesses adjusting to the demands of the outbreak — and the devastating fates of those who have been unsuccessful. Of course, you want to make sure that your employees are also feeling financially secure. Recalibrate and Reposition.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

For most of us, though, the idea of investors or even securing financing may as well go the way of the corporate ladder. With a bank account full of someone else's money, it's hard not to feel flush with cash and have a false sense of security. Thiel is providing his mentees with capital to make their startups a reality.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Bitcoin investing is the new frontier, the Wild West, a place where the playing field is relatively even and anyone can make some money. Armed with this knowledge, some seed money, and a little bit of luck, you can be the next bitcoin success story. There are several types of bitcoin wallets to consider. Conclusion.

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www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

A lawyer I asked about it said: When the company goes public, the SEC will carefully study all prior issuances of stock by the company and demand that it take immediate action to cure any past violations of securities laws. It wasnt because they werent accredited investors that I didntask my parents for seed money, though.

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