Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2008

« The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs | Main.    What does that mean for entrepreneurs?     What does that mean for entrepreneurs?  Managing Company Growth. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! September 2011. March 2011. October 2010. Categories.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 19, 2006

Due diligence: An Entrepreneurs Perspective » October 19, 2006. Posted at 05:09 PM in Managing Company Growth | Permalink. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Thinking about pricing.

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Software Review Wisconsin Technical Review Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

MAY 22, 2006

« Compensation for Entrepreneurs | Main.   Tomorrow, you're going to close your first professional investment with "Fred," a wealthy individual you met at a networking event.    Deals that were put together so poorly that the entrepreneur had little room to work.    Do the same. 

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Wisconsin Offshore Warrant Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs. While it isn't always top of mind for entrepreneurs caught up in the rush of running and growing their businesses, long term thinking, including thinking about relationships, is pretty important. . Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs.  It preserved their reputation.

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Wisconsin Entrepreneur Illinois Startup 68

Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

But, what constitutes success for the parties involved – investors, entrepreneurs, employees, and customers – can vary dramatically. Misaligned interests that lead to poor financing choices are often very problematic for first time entrepreneurs in young companies.   I’ve written a lot about that topic ( [link] ).

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Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! September 2011. March 2011. October 2010. Categories.

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Startup 68

Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know. Madison, WI -- Here' are two downloads to my presentation from last week's Early Stage Symposium, "What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know About Each Other." Listed below are links to weblogs that reference What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know. March 2011.

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Wisconsin Early Stage Audio Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

JULY 2, 2010

Every entrepreneur should read this article on choosing the correect type of corporate form for an enterprise: [link]. Every entrepreneur should read this article on choosing the correect type of corporate form for an enterprise: [link]. Managing Company Growth. « People are the whole game | Main. | Enter your Email.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 11, 2013

« Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs | Main. |   I digress here, but one of the real challenges is managing sales goals both agressively and realistically.   I digress here, but one of the real challenges is managing sales goals both agressively and realistically. Managing Company Growth.

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Startup Bootstrapping 89

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

I'm just reading a post  from Wisbusiness.com  by Joe Kremer of the Wisconsin Angel Network.  It is the way entrepreneurs and investors agree on what the market value of the risk being assumed actually is. Managing Company Growth. Lower values, higher risks? Or a paradise for investors? March 2011.

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Wisconsin Valuation Angel Investor Startup 60

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

") Every entrepreneur who's ever talked to investors knows there are a couple of different things going on. Said another way, if the entrepreneur enthusiastically seeks expertise to get to a common goal we have the beginnings of a potentially interesting opportunity.  and invested in, well, interesting ventures.

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Pennsylvania Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 68

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

I'm in Dublin this week and was at the Halo Business Angel Network meeting on Monday evening.  From an investors point of view, the ability to select and hire is a critical element in assessing the entrepreneur herself. I'm in Dublin this week and was at the Halo Business Angel Network meeting on Monday evening.

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Ireland Wisconsin Angel Groups Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

Please see later version of this post on May 16, 2010 Entrepreneurs are often not experts in the area of term-sheet negotiations and all of the surrounding issues.   Investors sometimes “present” the terms they’d like and expect the entrepreneurs to react. Term-sheets and Valuations: Thinking about Negotiations.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs : Comments. The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs. Managing Company Growth. « The Lessons of Experience | Main. September 2011.

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Wisconsin Atlanta Entrepreneur Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

MAY 16, 2010

.  Based on a lot of feedback, I've added some new comments about put rights and made more explicit my philosophy about working together with entrepreneurs to achieve mutually satisfactory results.  Managing Company Growth. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Term Sheet Valuation Wisconsin Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

MAY 20, 2010

So stay strong all you brave entrepreneurs because, as you already know, sharks can smell fear." " ABC Shark Tank Website I cannot imagine any circumstances under which real entrepreneurs with real opportunities would subject themselves to this kind of treatment.  Managing Company Growth. September 2011.

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Term Sheet 60

Tim Keane

JANUARY 5, 2010

  If you have an interest in learning about best practices in angel investing, and network with local angel investors, this is a not to be missed event. Golden Angels Network. Golden Angels Network. Managing Company Growth. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Milwaukee Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 60

Austin Startup

JUNE 24, 2017

It was established to honor Ewing Marion Kauffman, a billionaire entrepreneur from Kansas City, Missouri — but it’s impact is felt all over the country and all of the world. There was plenty of time for socializing and networking and a science-fair style area for each program to show off what they are working on.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 8, 2010

" Entrepreneurs looking for investors know about "accredited investor" status and the myriad benefits it provides.  " Entrepreneurs looking for investors know about "accredited investor" status and the myriad benefits it provides.  Managing Company Growth. Do we really need this help?

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Accredited Investor Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

APRIL 22, 2006

Questions for Entrepreneurs. Id be interested to know what those of you who are entrepreneurs think about these questions. Should angel networks charge entrepreneurs for reviewing their plans, and if so, whats a fair price? Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Questions for Entrepreneurs : Comments.

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Wisconsin Bootstrapping Angel Investor Entrepreneur 60

Tim Keane

AUGUST 10, 2006

Listening to Entrepreneurs. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Listening to Entrepreneurs : Comments. Listening to Entrepreneurs. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series).

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Entrepreneur Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

APRIL 20, 2009

  A successfully bootstrapped start-up allows the entrepreneur to retain more equity (Gianforte hung on to 60% up to the IPO) and provides a lot more control and freedom from competing goals of various investors.  Managing Company Growth. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Bootstrapping Wisconsin Angel Investor IPO 60

Tim Keane

MARCH 4, 2011

.  I sort of knew a couple of the probable answers but assumed the entrepreneur knew more. "   I once spent a lot of time talking to an entrepreneur about an energy product for which he claimed there was no competition. " I wish that entrepreneur appreciated how that sounded. Managing Company Growth.

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Wisconsin Bootstrapping Angel Investor Startup 60

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 4, 2010

It's tempting as a sales manager to manage sales results by manipulating the rewards systems and leaving the intermediate work - number of calls, on whom, for what, and so forth - to the sales people.   Posted at 02:19 PM in Managing Company Growth | Permalink. Managing Company Growth.  Which need help?

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Wisconsin Marketing Angel Investor Startup 60

Tim Keane

MARCH 6, 2008

Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! September 2011. March 2011. October 2010. Categories.

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Startup 60

Tim Keane

MARCH 17, 2009

Marquette University today approved the creation of a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship , which will be offered through the Graduate School of Management starting in fall 2009.  Managing Company Growth. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Wisconsin Bootstrapping Angel Investor Startup 60

Tim Keane

JULY 6, 2007

Heres a great comment from Ryan that I just posted: "My fellow angel network managers say that they usually wont talk to inventors because the company anticipated is usually not ready for angel investment." The founding entrepreneur must be clear about their capabilities and their desired future role in the company.

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Startup 60

Tim Keane

APRIL 11, 2006

Ten questions the entrepreneur should ask the (prospective) investor » April 11, 2006. This is an overview prepared by the Marquette Golden Angels Network for entrepreneurs. This is an overview prepared by the Marquette Golden Angels Network for entrepreneurs. Managing Company Growth. PDF 1.5MB).

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping LLC 60

Tim Keane

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

  Do the same exercise for market #2 Entrepreneurs that can do this build an understandable environment that is friendly to investors and welcomes discussion and feedback from experts. Managing Company Growth. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Marketing Wisconsin Startup Angel Investor 116

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs » October 03, 2012. But those are manageable risks to retire with talent and money. But those are manageable risks to retire with talent and money. Managing Company Growth. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC.  And risk comes in many varieties.

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Technology Marketing Intellectual Property Montana 74

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 2, 2007

Investors love entrepreneurs who understand their business model, and can describe it accurately. And when they meet entrepreneurs that cant, it is often a sign that the management team needs strengthening - at a minimum. Investors love entrepreneurs who understand their business model, and can describe it accurately.

Business Model 60

Business Model Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

JUNE 8, 2009

I asked an entrepreneur this question the other day.    Other times, early success means keeping the equity "in the family" of entrepreneur and colleagues. I asked an entrepreneur this question the other day.  Managing Company Growth. not friends and family) investment for my startup?

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Wisconsin Bootstrapping Angel Investor Startup 60

Tim Keane

MARCH 24, 2008

You (the entrepreneur and founder of this "company") hire a call center to take calls from customers who want an inexpensive medical diagnosis. You (the entrepreneur and founder of this "company") hire a call center to take calls from customers who want an inexpensive medical diagnosis. Managing Company Growth.

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Startup 60

Tim Keane

JANUARY 14, 2009

« What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know. Now Is The Time for Entrepreneurs » January 14, 2009. I'm reminded this morning about these two simple "rules" and how important they can be to entrepreneurs.   The best advisers bring expertise that the entrepreneur can't get any other way.

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Advisory Board Wisconsin Bootstrapping Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

FEBRUARY 18, 2008

He points out that theres " greater risk (and variability) in first-time CEOs than in serial entrepreneurs." The follow on question, though, (aside from the interests of the investors,) is how does the first time entrepreneur get assistance to succeed? Managing Company Growth. September 2011. March 2011. October 2010.

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Egypt Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

JUNE 28, 2006

Managing Investor Relationships » June 28, 2006. Its a talk for Entrepreneurs (this recording is from the State Entrepreneurs Conference in June 2006) about how to select angel investors and also meet their expectations. Managing Company Growth. Podcast: Having A Candid Conversation with Angel Investors. March 2011.

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