YoungUpstarts

APRIL 8, 2013

The Brandery provides each company with $20,000 in seed money, training sessions with other entrepreneurs and industry experts, and networking with more than 60 mentors who work with startups to provide insights and help grow each idea into an investable, scalable product.

Ohio 174

Ohio United States Angel Groups Technical Review 174

Gust

MAY 11, 2014

In the US, many entrepreneurs see grants as “free money,” since they are not loans and don’t have to be repaid. A grant is not an equity investment, so the entrepreneur doesn’t have to give up a stake in the company either. Invested Interests entrepreneur grants startup' Pursue grants and investors in parallel.

Seed Money 164

Seed Money SBIR Dilution Government 164

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Most entrepreneurs have learned that it’s almost always quicker and easier to get cash from someone you know, rather than angel investors or professional investors (VCs). You see, investors invest in people, before they invest in ideas or products. You see, investors invest in people, before they invest in ideas or products.

Early Stage 247

Early Stage Technical Review Elevator Pitch Due Diligence 247

Up and Running

APRIL 18, 2014

With my adolescent dreams up in flames, I decided to get back at my unsupportive mom and dad the only way I knew how: I became an entrepreneur. David sold his recording equipment for $50,000 and they borrowed the rest of their seed money from a bank. And that choice became a different kind of fantasy entirely. David’s advice.

Detroit 156

Detroit Technical Review Cofounder North America 156

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Most entrepreneurs have learned that it’s almost always quicker and easier to get cash from someone you know, rather than angel investors or professional investors (VCs). You see, investors invest in people, before they invest in ideas or products. You see, investors invest in people, before they invest in ideas or products.

Technical Review 233

Technical Review Elevator Pitch Due Diligence Angel Investor 233

Steve Blank

JANUARY 28, 2013

Qualcomm’s visionary CEO, Paul Jacobs , wanted to use internal Qualcomm ideas to find breakthrough innovation that could be turned into products, (not simply a suggestion box for creative thoughts or improving sustaining innovation.) He gave my innovation team free reign on designing a new employee innovation program.

Programming 291

Programming Design Lean Seed Money 291

Steve Blank

JANUARY 28, 2013

Qualcomm’s visionary CEO, Paul Jacobs , wanted to use internal Qualcomm ideas to find breakthrough innovation that could be turned into products, (not simply a suggestion box for creative thoughts or improving sustaining innovation.) He gave my innovation team free reign on designing a new employee innovation program.

Programming 283

Programming Design Lean Seed Money 283

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 23, 2018

CRI is different from other incubators because it allows innovators/entrepreneurs to immerse inside a national laboratory, working alongside world-renowned scientists and engineers with whom they can share their ideas. Unique Resources. CRI soon will announce its second cohort of innovators. Innovation is tough. Is this article helpful?

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Incubator SBIR Engineer Technical Support 91

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

” I mention journalists here because they perpetuate the myth that focusing on profits is ALWAYS the right answer and then I hear many entrepreneurs (and certainly many “normals”) repeating the same mantra. I have had this discussion with many a first-time entrepreneur. Is it one product line or multiple?

Startup 418

Startup Revenue Technical Review Flash 418

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

This past summer, the Lightspeed Summer Fellowships program invited selected guests to provide aspiring entrepreneurs a perspective into all aspects of starting a new company. The program provides entrepreneurs the resources and mentoring they need to build their companies and develop their skills. Domain Squatting.

Convertible Security 100

Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2020

You can get discounts on: Apple products. You should never ignore the opportunity for money off of the things you need to get set up. Moreover, some of these discounted products could be a good source for an ecommerce venture if you think out of the box. These include: Young Entrepreneur Council. Electronics.

Seed Money 91

Seed Money Startup eCommerce .Net 91

Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 14, 2016

At the same time, seed money is still abundant due to the proliferation of micro VC over the past few years. First, there was the Industrial Revolution, followed by the Age of Steam and Railways; Steel & Heavy Engineering; Oil, Autos & Mass Production; and now the Information and Communications Technology Revolution.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Early Stage Portfolio Valuation 60

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The world of startups is a bit like a gold rush right now: there’s lots of money to be made, almost no rules regarding who will make or lose it, and only a few will actually see a sustained profit at the end of the day. How can either of you confidently give a valuation of a business that doesn’t make money? More Leverage.

Startup 130

Startup Revenue Cofounder Angel Investor 130

YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2018

Although many entrepreneurs are tempted to take out a loan to fund their project, this usually isn’t a good idea since it can take years for a new business to become profitable. Recently, many crowdfunding sites have been popping up and offering entrepreneurs a way to raise funds for their businesses. Offer Product Pre-Sales.

Seed Money 100

Seed Money Campaign Sales Cost 100

Up and Running

MAY 12, 2015

If you’re an entrepreneur looking for funding, you know how important—and involved—the pitching process can be. Drawing on advice from our own Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software and Josh Cochrane, our VP of Product Development, I’ve broken down a few of the different options for entrepreneurs looking for feedback on their pitch.

Angel Investor 60

Angel Investor Software Review Technical Cofounder Due Diligence 60

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

And a few teams of super talented, educated and bright entrepreneurs make a few mill. Let’s assume $2 million in seed money. If the money comes from professional investors it usually has a “liquidation preference” meaning that their money comes out before the founders or common stock.

Liquidation Preference 357

Liquidation Preference Early Stage Retention Lock-up Period 357

Steve Blank

JUNE 11, 2009

Passionate – is the company/product/customers the most important thing in your life? Other Roles in a Startup Generic advice given to entrepreneurs assumes that everyone is going to be the founder/co-founder. Will there be a lecture on getting seed money in a post crisis world? Can you recognize and capitalize on them?

Cofounder 219

Cofounder Founder Silicon Valley Technical Cofounder 219

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 7, 2017

As recent as 2016, for example, many business ideas from great minded entrepreneurs came to life, including those related to cancer cure, fast internet connectivity, business news, self-driving trucks, drones for relief operations, and so much more. You have a startup when your company is in its first stage of operations.

Private Equity 159

Private Equity Startup Incubator Social Network 159

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 23, 2018

Staying real, and separating fact from fiction can help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of starting a new business while staying grounded. Many successful products and services share the origin story of “I needed something like this, so I built it.”. Educating consumers why a particular product matters is critical.

Entrepreneur 69

Entrepreneur Startup Seattle Social Media 69

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The world of startups is a bit like a gold rush right now: there’s lots of money to be made, almost no rules regarding who will make or lose it, and only a few will actually see a sustained profit at the end of the day. How can either of you confidently give a valuation of a business that doesn’t make money? More Leverage.

Startup 78

Startup Revenue Cofounder Angel Investor 78

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2014

If you knew entrepreneur Marquis Hayes 10 years ago, you would barely recognize him today. But he chose to move forward with a positive attitude, raise seed money for his company, and network his way to a profitable future. by Catherine Hoke, founder and CEO of Defy Ventures. How to Position Yourself for Funding.

Bootstrapping 249

Bootstrapping Startup Seed Money New York 249

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 9, 2018

In the last few days of 2018, we took some time to ask a few entrepreneurs and business what their biggest business accomplishments were. #1- We’ve also improved productivity through some helpful tips to our employees, and become a more streamlined and efficient small business overall. Thanks to Andrew Schrage, Money Crashers ! #3-

South Korea 58

South Korea Entrepreneur Portugal Social Media 58

The Next Web

JULY 27, 2013

At this point, it seems like every other day celebrities and regular ol’ entrepreneurs are using the crowdfunding platform to raise needed capital. This is the question the Kickstarter trend has inspired in a great number of entrepreneurs, who are hawking ideas from next-gen watches to artisanal sodas on the platform.

Seed Money 130

Seed Money Massachusetts Equity Campaign 130

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 17, 2017

I often ask entrepreneurs to consider, “What’s your objective? Is it one product line or multiple? For example, if you sell your product through a third-party reseller who charges 30% of any sale then your COGS will be 30% of revenue (assuming no other costs of sales). They both raised angel / seed money of $1.5

Stock Options 227

Stock Options Startup Dilution Venture Capital 227

cdixon.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

A frequent question entrepreneurs have when they are just starting their company is: how secretive should I be about my idea? This includes investors, entrepreneurs, people who work in similar areas, friends, people on the street, the bartender, etc. You’ll learn about competitive products that exist or are being built.

Stealth 68

Stealth Startup NDA Cofounder 68

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2015

*. If you are a 20-something tech entrepreneur you could be forgiven for thinking that seed-stage investors, Angellist Syndicates and widely available angel money always existed. I was out to raise my first seed money in my second startup of $500,000. It is, of course, a very recent phenomenon.

Seed Stage 150

Seed Stage Silicon Valley Syndicate Syndication 150

BeyondVC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

This can happen for many reasons including not raising enough capital in the seed round to begin with and of course not getting your product out the door. So what does an entrepreneur do when caught in this predicament? Many try to do an additional seed round or add-on to the prior round.

Seed Capital 133

Seed Capital Angel Investor Seed Money Startup 133

BeyondVC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

This can happen for many reasons including not raising enough capital in the seed round to begin with and of course not getting your product out the door. So what does an entrepreneur do when caught in this predicament? Many try to do an additional seed round or add-on to the prior round.

Seed Capital 133

Seed Capital Angel Investor Seed Money Startup 133

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 4, 2016

I need to admit to a personal bias right up front: I am not the biggest fan of borrowing seed money. In fact, when I founded Fit Body Boot Camp , I never took a single of cent of seed money, mainly because I wanted to maintain total control of my vision. DO Raise Seed Money Through Sales.

Seed Money 100

Seed Money Partner Audience Founder 100

Up and Running

MAY 30, 2018

My first company, Digital-Tutors , grew from a startup in my living room with $54 of my own seed money into a multi-million-dollar business with customers around the world. I was proud of the fact that we never used any outside investment money to grow the company. From teacher to entrepreneur. It was a career goal.

Startup 107

Startup Seed Money Employee Conversion 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

The caveat is that these young entrepreneurs have to drop out of college to do it. But when your only capital is your hard-earned seed money, every penny that goes out will be scrutinized painfully. If you will be making a product to sell, be sure the cost of materials is minimal and beyond that it costs only your labor.

Sweat Equity 231

Sweat Equity Startup Angel Investor Seed Money 231

Steve Blank

APRIL 8, 2010

We thought we’d take our plan and go raise seed money. We can’t raise money knowing our plan is wrong.”. This includes how the product gets distributed to your customers and how money flows back into your company. Entrepreneurs treat a business plan, once written as a final collection of facts. Here’s why.

Business Model 328

Business Model Business Plan Customer Cap Table 328

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 1, 2010

I’ve done 4 seed investments in the past year and they are 100% referenceable. Many firms do it in a way that can be more detrimental to entrepreneurs. I think the issue was mostly framed initially by Chris Dixon in his article The Problem with Taking Seed Money from Big VC s. This is the nature of compromise.

Post-Money Valuation 298

Post-Money Valuation Term Sheet Warrant Partner 298

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 3, 2010

I know many super experienced entrepreneurs who don’t understand the basics of how fund size and age can affect them so I thought it was worth establishing a baseline. In a world of The Funded, VentureHacks and entrepreneur blogs this kind of informations spreads like wildfire. Let me explain: 1. And they don’t.

Venture Capital 265

Venture Capital Term Sheet Early Stage Silicon Valley 265

Scott Edward Walker

OCTOBER 28, 2014

To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series “ Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we share our favorite video of successful entrepreneurs, investors or business leaders on a variety of topics. Is this person rifle-focused and obsessed by the product?’” –Ron Conway (at 1:17). Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed'

Cap Table 67

Cap Table Cofounder Silicon Valley Venture Capital 67

Hippoland

APRIL 24, 2016

of entrepreneurs I meet with). Most entrepreneurs understand on some level that fundraising is all about messaging. But, messaging how much you are raising and for what specific milestones are equally important. Company A: -Raised a seed round of $500k -Now raising another seed round of $2.5m ” I cringe.

Seed Money 48

Seed Money Bootstrapping B2B Acquisition 48

Ben's Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

We want to be in business with the best entrepreneurs going after the biggest markets and we do not care whether they need seed money, venture money or growth money. We believe in great entrepreneurs and the products and companies they build. As former entrepreneurs, we believe this is ideal.

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Seed Money Venture Capital Angel Investor Partner 78