Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Choose one from our large library of thematic and designer backgrounds or, even better, upload your own. One excellent way to do this (with a good bit of help from the experts), is to create a draft business plan using LivePlan from Palo Alto Software. And don’t forget the ability to customize your profile’s background.

Angel Groups 159

Angel Groups Elevator Pitch Software Review Deal Flow 159

Gust

JANUARY 26, 2014

I have used this approach with high-tech roles, like software design, as well as business development roles. If you are a problem solver by nature, like Richard Branson, this requires you to change your mindset from giving the “answer,” to helping someone else understand the process, and come to an even better solution.

Partner 161

Partner Leadership Software Design 161

Gust

AUGUST 12, 2012

A simple differentiation is that a product plan is designed for internal use, to get the product out. For software, websites, and high-tech products, this is the “meat” of what you intend to build. A business plan is a detailed description of your business, with a bit of product description thrown in near the front. Don’t get me wrong.

Product 150

Product Business Plan Differentiation Business Model 150

Gust

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

NewCo has filed a patent on one of their software tool algorithms, which is very positive, and puts them several steps ahead of others who may be venturing into the same area. Assign real value to intellectual property. The value of patents and trademarks is not certifiable, especially if you are only at the provisional stage.

Valuation 187

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 187

Gust

JANUARY 26, 2014

I have used this approach with high-tech roles, like software design, as well as business development roles. If you are a problem solver by nature, like Richard Branson, this requires you to change your mindset from giving the “answer,” to helping someone else understand the process, and come to an even better solution.

Partner 116

Partner Leadership Software Design 116

Gust

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

.” Here are some key attributes of CFOs who fit the dream team definition, based on an old article by Mark Macleod from StartupCFO: “It’s all in the details” - A professional accounting designation (CA, CPA) is the foundation. Been there, done that” - Building a software company is much different than a manufacturing one, or services.

NDA 147

NDA CPA SEC Startup 147

Gust

OCTOBER 8, 2014

She designed a software solution that she was planning on selling to enterprises for $100,000 a year. The best way to do this is to define a trajectory towards success and then set milestones that demonstrate you’re moving in the right direction. Recently, I met with an entrepreneur to discuss her financing strategy.

Venture Capital 163

Venture Capital Finance Early Stage .Net 163