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Startup Due Diligence Is Not a Mysterious Black Art

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Remember that up to this point, the investor has primarily seen and talked to the founder and CEO, and studied written documents. Technical due diligence typically starts with a full one or two day review with the engineering and product marketing staff. Product or service readiness.

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Forget Presidential Politics: Here’s How We Create Jobs — And How You Can Help

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As a native of Silicon Valley , I’ve witnessed the creative destruction of wave after wave of innovation as nearby corporate campuses repopulated themselves : From defense contractors to data centers , computer mainframe manufacturers to Internet search engines. Granted most startups will never become another Apple or Google.

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The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business

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Yet, I find that startup founders often fixate on one or two sources, often to the detriment of their business. Exchanging equity for services is worth negotiating with legal counsel, accountants, engineers, and even sales people. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner.

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Sprint Like An Egyptian: A Tech Entrepreneurship Revolution in Alexandria

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From my vantage point as a business lawyer for entrepreneurs, one of the greatest frustrations for a well-intentioned company or founder comes in attempting to comply with all applicable laws and regulations without necessarily even knowing what they are. Silicon Arabia has engineers in Russia as well as Egypt.)

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How To Build Startup Credibility Before Your Brand

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The biggest excuse most startup founders mention is too much to do building a product, mapping strategy, investors, etc. Most of the people you would want as co-founders are now cruising the relevant blogs for ideas and partners. Writing a blog is all about communication, and that’s your number one job as founder of a new startup.

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How To Size Your Marketing Budget For Funding

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When questioned, founders usually mention word-of-mouth, viral marketing, and a top quality product. These founders need a reality check on what recognized brand names have spent to reach that threshold, and how long it is likely to take. Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start.

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How To Build Startup Credibility Before Your Brand

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The biggest excuse most startup founders mention is too much to do building a product, mapping strategy, investors, etc. Most of the people you would want as co-founders are now cruising the relevant blogs for ideas and partners. Writing a blog is all about communication, and that’s your number one job as founder of a new startup.

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