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How and Where to Write About Technology in Your Business Plan

Up and Running

Often, a business plan introduces a new technology that requires some explaining. On one hand, as a reader of business plans for investors, I see way too many business plans that ask a reader to wade neck-deep through technology to get to the business. Establish technology as a differentiator, when it is.

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Make The Most Of Your Next VC Pitch By Doing These 10 Things

YoungUpstarts

Competition from other startups and established incumbents, constraints on time and capital, and limited access to talent and technology resources are just a few of the hurdles nearly every first-time founder faces while trying to build a business. As you develop it, consider it from the VC’s perspective. Be ready when it counts.

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Beware The Consultant

infochachkie.com

Such positions include: PR, Sales, Product Development, Lead Generation, Strategic Planning, Fund Raising, etc. I’ve done tech marketing and PR consulting for 20+ years – many clients with multi-year and (entrepreneurial) multi-business relationships. We are in Nashville which is not tech friendly. Consultant.

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5 Things Startups Can Learn from Angel Investors

Up and Running

I have to admit, I’ve seen some judges of graduate-level business plan competitions care about IRR, but never an actual angel investor during actual due diligence. And it gets worse—a lot of angels, in a lot of tech business markets, prefer high growth and deficit spending to profits. You’re out of school now.

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16 Common Mistakes Young Startups Make

mashable.com

For young entrepreneurs, especially non-technical founders like myself, it feels like our big idea is all we have, and we want to guard it like a defenseless baby. It also helps validate the demand for your product. Others can help provide feedback on your differentiation or competition. Follow @mashable. see more > Search.

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