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. They both raised angel / seed money of $1.5

Startup 418

Startup Revenue Technical Review Flash 418

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

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 17, 2017

I often ask entrepreneurs to consider, “What’s your objective? They both raised angel / seed money of $1.5 They got a bigger office space so their employees would feel comfortable and they could improve employee retention. Thus the trade off between profits & growth.

Stock Options 227

Stock Options Startup Dilution Venture Capital 227

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 18, 2011

A new program that began earlier this year is looking for five IT-centric entrepreneurs to receive seed funds along with a series of services. Capital Innovators has moved into part of one floor of the facility, and other non-IT related entrepreneurs are looking to lease space.

St. Louis 124

St. Louis Indiana Seed Money Retention 124