Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2014

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

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Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 269

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Toronto’s Mark Attanasio has spent some 20 years advising businesses at various stages in their development on what it takes to position themselves for growth – whether it’s through traditional transactional activities like management buyouts and mergers and acquisitions or via a public listing on a Canadian stock exchange. Is there more?

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

Partner 258

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Equity 258

View from Seed

JANUARY 30, 2020

One of the often neglected parts of fundraising is the process of doing due diligence on potential investors. Partnering with an investor and/or board member is very long term commitment, and I’m always surprised by how little diligence founders do prior to signing up for what could be a 10+ year collaboration.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2017

The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO.

Partner 140

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Cofounder 140

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2020

The allocation of shares among the founders, and the number and size of outside investments, will tells volumes about the health, stability, and management of the business. These questions are the key ones in every due diligence effort, always done by accredited investors, but almost never done by key employees and new partners.

Technical Review 436

Technical Review Due Diligence Sweat Equity Burn Rate 436

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The market was down considerably with public valuations down 53–79% across the four sectors we were reviewing (it is since down even further). ==> Aside, we also have a NEW LA-based partner I’m thrilled to announce: Nick Kim. To that end I’m really excited to share that Nick Kim has joined Upfront as a Partner based out of our LA offices.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Zyla, managing director of Acuitas, Inc., Here are a few tips to ensure that you and your partners start out on the right foot. A CPA provides input on tax structure and metrics, and assists with due diligence related to your industry. Has your prospective business partner invested in or run a business before?

Partner 208

Partner Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence 208

Gust

APRIL 13, 2014

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

Partner 179

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 179

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When McDonald’s was still a small company, Ray Kroc, the CEO, had a penchant for asking a store manager to help him clean up trash in their parking lot. When it’s time for due diligence, we will talk to your team. Under the stresses of a startup, visible leadership cues can make the difference between success and failure.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 29, 2022

The terms “ESG” and “due diligence” have been floating around news pages and business forums quite a lot recently, so it’s understandably a topic on many people’s minds. You need to understand what ESG due diligence is and what implications it has for you and your business practices.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The most poignant of these challenges was the quest for capital partners, which was not just about securing capital but about finding collaborators who were willing to believe in the vision and commit to the long-term journey. Lending decisions in private credit are underpinned by thorough due diligence processes.

Technical Review 133

Technical Review Due Diligence Bankruptcy Intellectual Property 133

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2011

A while back I talked about how and where to find a co-founder in “ Ten Steps in Choosing the Right Startup Partner ”. The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. You may be too independent to be partner material. Compatible work styles.

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Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 240

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2020

Investors, partners, team members, and customers implicitly value or devalue a startup based on the leader’s physical presence, emotional identity, social skills, intellectual agility, moral values, and past performance in the domain. Good performance management is more about rewarding desirable behavior than penalizing bad performance.

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Valuation Technical Review Due Diligence Leadership 311

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO.

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Cofounder Software Review CTO Hire Founder 221

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2010

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal business partner. In this article, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

Partner 230

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 230

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2017

In my activities as an angel investor, and my work with new ventures seeking investment, I find the “due diligence” stage to be fraught with the most risk. My best advice is to put some structure and discipline into your due diligence preparation, including the following steps: Schedule a team meeting to bring everyone up to date.

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Due Diligence Bankruptcy Angel Investor Stock 148

NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 31, 2021

The Angel Association of New Zealand ( AANZ ) is co-hosting with New Zealand Growth Capital Partners ( NZGCP ) a series of workshops on early-stage investment. Andrew Chen shares his takeaways from the second instalment on Portfolio Management, held in Wellington on 13 May 2021. By Andrew Chen for the Angel Association of NZ.

Portfolio 81

Portfolio New Zealand Management Technical Review 81

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

It is possible to attract a venture capital partner with an idea for a business, but most deals are closed after the business has a founding team , a minimum viable product or MVP, and customers. You will need to have an impressive management team to support your search for venture capital. Management team. Company progress.

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Venture Capital Technical Review Software Review Security 144

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

If you don’t perform a background check on your potential partner before doing business with him, you’re setting yourself up to get duped. It’s imperative to perform a due diligence check before entering into any business relationship — especially for an entrepreneur. But those who have something to hide will hide it.

Technical Review 219

Technical Review Partner Due Diligence Bankruptcy 219

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

Profitably managing and owning businesses with all the inherent risks have always defined the Indian entrepreneurial spirit. A business plan is drawn up to attract investors and partners. 5) Managing the operations. After doing the requisite due diligence, investors can select their preferred companies.

Technical Review 145

Technical Review Due Diligence India Startup 145

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The allocation of shares among the founders, and the number and size of outside investments, will tells volumes about the health, stability, and management of the business. These questions are the key ones in every due diligence effort, always done by accredited investors, but almost never done by key employees and new partners.

Sweat Equity 207

Sweat Equity Burn Rate Technical Review Intellectual Property 207

View from Seed

APRIL 14, 2020

This led to a number of repercussions that most VC’s have lamented during this time, including higher prices, larger rounds, shoddy due diligence, and many companies raising large sums of venture capital that probably aren’t suited to VC funding. Business Models and Sectors.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

With over three decades of experience in private equity investments, acquisitions and mergers, Mark Hauser has developed a keen ability to recognize trends and do his due diligence. In 2016, Hauser Private Equity completed an investment in Stat Health Management, LLC, an urgent care provider with locations throughout Long Island, NY.

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Private Equity Equity Technical Review Software Review 129

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2020

When McDonald’s was still a small company, Ray Kroc, the CEO, had a penchant for asking a store manager to help him clean up trash in their parking lot. When it’s time for due diligence, we will talk to your team. Under the stresses of a startup, visible leadership cues can make the difference between success and failure.

Technical Review 308

Technical Review Kentucky Due Diligence Japan 308

TechEmpower

AUGUST 21, 2023

Are you preparing to expand, take your business in a new direction, or take on new partners? Due diligence prep: You’re coming up on a funding round or looking at a potential exit. Choosing the right partner for a technical review is important. Think ahead to tomorrow, to the next six months, and to next year.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2015

As an advisor to startups, I often get asked what to look for in an ideal co-founder or business partner. After some reflection, I now realize these attributes are necessary but not sufficient to be an ideal business partner. This means every entrepreneur needs partners who are smarter than they are in complementary domains.

Partner 120

Partner Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 120

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

Again, this isn’t something that you’ll want to discover during due diligence… Limitation of liability A well drafted commercial contract should include a limitation of liability clause. Alison Berryman is a Senior Managing Lawyer at Biztech Lawyers.

Technical Review 111

Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Early Stage 111

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2020

The list of things to manage seems to grow endlessly, including financial crises, personnel, investors, and customers, with each going in different directions, and threatening to be out of control. Managing cash is an overwhelming burden, in good times and bad. Cheaper in the beginning can be more costly in the long run.

Due Diligence 306

Due Diligence Entrepreneur Startup Acquisition 306

David Teten

MARCH 21, 2018

As a VC, I have a standard due diligence list for companies I’m reviewing. Similarly, our limited partner investors have their own due diligence standards, and we manage HOF Capital to keep in line with their standards and expectations. Here’s How to Do Your Due Diligence First.

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Due Diligence Private Equity Limited Partner Venture Capital 60

David Teten

MARCH 21, 2018

As a VC, I have a standard due diligence list for companies I’m reviewing. Similarly, our limited partner investors have their own due diligence standards, and we manage HOF Capital to keep in line with their standards and expectations. Here’s How to Do Your Due Diligence First.

Due Diligence 60

Due Diligence Private Equity Limited Partner Venture Capital 60

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By contrast, they backed 620 funds in the last three months of 2021 First time fund managers hit hard: In 2022, limited partners backed 141 funds run by first-time managers, a 59% decline from the prior year and the lowest number since 2013 How does the constrained LP environment manifest for funds and startups?

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Venture Capital Technical Review LP Institutional Investors 215

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Over the past decade, I’ve (somewhat accidentally) put together on this blog a syllabus on how to launch, manage, and invest a VC fund. Just as with any company, the most important issue is the team; see “ How to Negotiate a Partner Role at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Firm “ . 5) Manage deal flow.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Private Equity Management Cap Table 60

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Over the past decade, I’ve (somewhat accidentally) put together on this blog a syllabus on how to launch, manage, and invest a VC fund. Just as with any company, the most important issue is the team; see “ How to Negotiate a Partner Role at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Firm “ . 5) Manage deal flow.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Private Equity Management Cap Table 60

Transformify

JULY 26, 2023

Data protection is paramount in today's digital era, especially in workforce management. This article explores the significance of data protection in workforce management and how leveraging SOC 2 compliance can contribute to the success of organizations. SOC 2 compliance offers the following benefits for workforce management.

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Technical Review Management Security Framework 52

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

I traveled around recruiting a fantastic starting lineup of designer partners to build their stores on the Balodana marketplace, and I left my CMO job in March 2018 to build the prototype and the business. What is the most important thing prospective investors should know about your company? This is my third time founding a company.

Technical Review 153

Technical Review Software Review Illinois Due Diligence 153

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

by Lu Zhang, founder and managing partner of Fusion Fund. At the end of the pitch, ask them about their time frame for completing due diligence and their decision-making process. Lu Zhang is the founder and managing partner of Fusion Fund , a company dedicated to promoting early-stage venture capital for entrepreneurs.

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