Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Almost no financings, many VCs and tech startups cratered for the second time in less than a decade following the dot com bursting. I was in it for the love of working with entrepreneurs on business problems and marveling at technology they had built. Starting in 2009 I began writing checks consistently, year-in and year-out.

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Valuation San Francisco Ratchet Liquidation Preference 466

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

The following is a condensed explanation of seed funding: Seed money is a form of early-stage financing that new businesses receive from investors in exchange for a share of ownership in the company. This could be a proportion of the company’s equity or investment; in other instances, it could be a portion of its later-stage profits.

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Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 126

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Then, the unveiling of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed equity crowdfunding rules reveals a panacea for growing your business’s coffers. Donation and equity crowdfunding both appeal to the public’s desire to participate collectively in fulfilling others’ entrepreneurial visions. The investors. Set a Fundraising Goal.

Equity 125

Equity SEC Technical Review Security 125

David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

Managers of VC funds typically want to grow their business aggressively, just like the founders we back. Sophisticated VC and private equity funds have a wide array of options for leveraging outside operating executives. First Round Capital’s forum for portfolio executives is a powerful example of a scaleable resource.

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Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Cofounder 60

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 20, 2019

Human Resources Management. This used to be one of the least automated components, but now software like Workday and 15Five are building platforms to assist workflow with related systems that support employee management. Finance companies now consider mobile oriented tech as part of the core work-flow.

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Technical Review Software Review Private Equity Cofounder 127

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

TEC is one of Canada’s largest and most experienced private credit firms, specializing in providing asset-based capital solutions to companies that are underserved or overlooked by traditional sources of financing, primarily banks. The firm has made more than $4.5 You’ve called this era of private credit the “Reformation Age.”

Technical Review 134

Technical Review Due Diligence Bankruptcy Intellectual Property 134

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

From traditional equity VC, Flexible VC borrows the option to pursue and reap the rewards of an outsized exit. As two fund managers employing Flexible VC, we think it is a healthy addition to the ecosystem and will yield more predictable and stable healthy returns for investors. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share.

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Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

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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Partner Technical Review Management Due Diligence 113

The Startup Magazine

JULY 1, 2022

Technology startups are all the rage these days. But what many people don’t realize is that starting a technology startup is not as easy as it seems. This article will discuss some things that experts like Mark Stifler think technology startups should know about the business. Financing Your Startup.

Technology 138

Technology Venture Capital Finance Startup 138

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity (coming soon). Set expectations accordingly. Use crowd funding.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity.

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Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The primary goal of any corporate firm is to benefit from the business’s finances while operating at its maximum capacity. However, financial management can be the least exciting and quite monotonous task for running a business. Many owners avoid checking the finances and focus on more fun aspects of the company.

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Finance Balance Sheet Operations Framework 157

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2013

There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs “assume” they need funding, and don’t even consider a plan for “bootstrapping,” or self-financing their startup. In fact, most of the rich entrepreneurs you know actively turned away early equity proposals. You need a prototype.

Bootstrapping 252

Bootstrapping Sweat Equity Entrepreneur Technical Review 252

www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Entrepreneur Homepage Startups Starting a Business Home How-To Guides Startup Basics Business Ideas Business Planning Startup Financing Success Stories Home-Based Business Starting a Business Play Video How to Take a New Product from Just an Idea to a Business (Video). Financing Some Jobs Act Proposals Make Headway. July 31, 2007 |.

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Sweat Equity Equity Fractional CTO CTO 55

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity (coming soon). Set expectations accordingly. Use crowd funding.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Up and Running

JUNE 23, 2022

If you don’t already know who the loan manager is, then do some research and find out. On the other hand, some of these are not easily fixable so you’ll have to look for alternative solutions to your financing problems. Measures a company’s ability to manage and allocate resources. Explore other financing options.

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SBA Finance Balance Sheet Technical Review 163

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity.

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

Up and Running

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Of course, not every equity compensation story is a David Choe Story. If you’re thinking about extending equity to an employee or a vendor (as in the example above), you should know that the topic is multi-faceted. In this article, I’m going to examine: What equity compensation is. Different types of equity compensation.

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Equity Employee Stock Options Vesting 60

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

But not anal if one founder who shares equity graciously with early employees who are treated as “co-founders” My idea startup team is heaving on tech personnel but also has strong product management. Don’t hire “relationship management” sales people too early. Have them manage their area.

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Cofounder Early Stage Startup Silicon Valley 388

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs “assume” they need funding, and don’t even consider a plan for “bootstrapping,” or self-financing their startup. In fact, most of the rich entrepreneurs you know actively turned away early equity proposals. You need a prototype.

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Sweat Equity Technical Review Bootstrapping Equity 239

Board Effect

AUGUST 23, 2023

Huge changes are all around us – technology, the economy, climate change, the future of work and more. RISK MANAGEMENT While the effects of COVID-19 are largely behind us, the abrupt changes your board had to make during that time have likely changed your organization’s risks. Are we using technology ethically?

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Technical Review Software Review Minnesota Government 52

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Craig Schmitz, a partner in the Technology Companies Group at law firm Godwin Proctor LLP who works on corporate, governance, board and fundraising issues, and Erika Fisher, an associate in the firm’s Business Law Department who deals with IP, fielded questions about the legal issues startups face. ” The Cost of Financing.

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Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs “assume” they need funding, and don’t even consider a plan for “bootstrapping,” or self-financing their startup. In fact, most of the rich entrepreneurs you know actively turned away early equity proposals. You need a prototype.

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Sweat Equity Technical Review Entrepreneur Bootstrapping 255

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Many of these companies are pre-revenue and in the cash burn stage as they try to establish their technology and market. However, as a condition of financing they may require annual audited financial statements. Therefore, management’s analysis needs to encompass a larger set of data. What Management Should Consider.

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San Francisco Forecast Early Stage Term Sheet 133

Gust

DECEMBER 15, 2013

There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs “assume” they need funding, and don’t even consider a plan for “bootstrapping,” or self-financing their startup. In fact, most of the rich entrepreneurs you know actively turned away early equity proposals. You need a prototype.

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Bootstrapping Sweat Equity Entrepreneur Technical Review 183

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Technology | Thursdays. Finance | Tuesdays. Leadership & Managing | Tuesdays. Financing a Small Business. Financing A Small Business. Personal Finance. LEADERSHIP & MANAGING. LEADERSHIP & MANAGING. TECHNOLOGY. Technology. Managing Creativity. Start-up | Mondays. Franchises.

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Fractional CTO Equity Iowa Technical Cofounder 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2016

In my angel investor mode, I often find myself flipping to the “management” section of a business plan, even before I read the solution description and opportunity. Even if your product is a technological marvel, I look for balanced strength on the team in finance, marketing and operations. Able to communicate on every level.

Sweat Equity 152

Sweat Equity Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Software Review 152

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

This structure offers some of the benefits of traditional equity VC, without some of the negatives of equity VC. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. We don’t have any equity or control over the business….”. “As Alternative Capital. “

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Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Technology | Thursdays. Finance | Tuesdays. Leadership & Managing | Tuesdays. Financing a Small Business. Financing A Small Business. Personal Finance. LEADERSHIP & MANAGING. LEADERSHIP & MANAGING. TECHNOLOGY. Technology. Managing Creativity. Leadership and Managing >.

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Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

How should I finance my new venture? It’s a deceptively simple question:  what is the optimal way to finance a new startup? This seems like an easy topic – debt where there is appropriate cash flow, equity when there isn’t.  What are the reasons to choose one financing structure over another?

Finance 83

Finance Bootstrapping Startup Equity 83

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. The hottest new way of funding startups is to use online sites, like Kickstarter , to request donations, pre-order, get a reward, or even give equity.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Silicon Valley-oriented technology press outlets don’t cover us because we’re not in San Francisco, even though we’re more successful than most of the startups they cover. This week we closed $250M in financing from Silver Lake , the premier technology private equity firm. We just announced a few more things.

Engineer 152

Engineer Revenue San Francisco Security 152

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 20, 2019

Finance is one of the very subtle sectors of a business that can make or break entrepreneurs. Ideally, all companies need finances for daily operations. This is what makes the concept of finance very important as an area for all organizations to cover. But it will only happen with intelligent financial management.

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Finance South Africa Africa Operations 106

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 31, 2020

When anyone asks what investors look for in startups , typical answers include an experienced management team, a large market for their product or service, growth potentials, uniqueness. In the same vein, various technological innovations such as artificial intelligence have made VC funding easier and less biased.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Startup Term Sheet 175

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

They allow you to hire more people, purchase new technology, and establish new business connections, among many other benefits. When you accept outside money, particularly a private equity (PE) investment, however, that changes. Takeaway lesson: A shocking number of technology startups never even get their first product out the door.

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Private Equity Pre-Money Valuation Equity Startup 94

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Technology and Intellectual Property. As a buyer, you should be interested in the company’s technology in addition to its intellectual property. The technology in-license of the company. Technology licenses to third parties. Equity agreements and powers of attorney. Employee or management issues.

Technical Review 91

Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence Merger 91