Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

If you’re a software startup competing in China, the words that come to mind are “ruthless and relentless.” company setting up some subsidiary here and expecting them to compete while they were following U.S. The motivations are the same – profit – driven by entrepreneurs and venture finance. like WeChat.). Competition.

China 218

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 218

YoungUpstarts

MAY 4, 2016

Leveraging Embedded Competencies. Brand extension and market growth can be aided by a family name in ways a non-family brand name cannot. An in-house incubator or a stand-alone family private equity fund may help capitalize on these insights for the mutual financial benefit of the family.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Private Equity Non-Compete Reputation 100

VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2012

Amongst the different types of crowdfunding: Donation, Reward, Lending and Equity, the latter is on the rise as a fundraising mechanism for European startups. investors can then, through the platform, buy small parts of this equity stake. Below is a table of the equity Crowdfunding platforms operating in Europe: Location.

Equity 160

Equity Europe Due Diligence Startup 160

Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Part of the process of differentiating from a non-profit organization and a for profit business requires a social enterprise to understand how it competes with the business entities on each end of the business spectrum. All non-profits are engaged in some form of fundraising, as it is a necessity to fund their organization.

Non-Compete 45

Non-Compete Lean Equity Metrics 45

Eric Friedman

JUNE 27, 2016

Regarding some of the plans I have seen work well — I am going to give you two answers; one wearing my advisor hat for the company, and one wearing my non advisor hat. As an advisor looking out for the company; You should look to get 2–4 competent advisors that can shore up on areas that complement you well.

Equity 98

Equity Vesting Cap Table Common Stock 98

Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2019

Fortunately, the business funding gender gap is narrowing, and larger shares of debt and equity capital are going to women-owned ventures, in part because more women are in lending and investing decision-making positions. Less than 3 percent of VC funding goes to woman-led companies, and 12 percent goes to mixed-gender leader teams.

SBA 97

SBA United States Technical Review Government 97

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

But once entrepreneurs have their initial team and product in place, a few smart advisors around the table and the social proof required to attract great talent, why would they raise additional dilutive equity capital if they can raise non-dilutive capital through the sale of tokens? Shift of value from equity holders to token holders.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

But once entrepreneurs have their initial team and product in place, a few smart advisors around the table and the social proof required to attract great talent, why would they raise additional dilutive equity capital if they can raise non-dilutive capital through the sale of tokens? Shift of value from equity holders to token holders.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Gust

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Last week , we took the plunge and began dissecting an example term sheet for a convertible debt financing round piece by piece. In Part II, we looked at the mandatory conversion language that is at the heart of any convertible debt financing. In my experience, a term of 12 to 24 months is common, with 12 months being on the short end.

Finance 107

Finance Term Sheet Pre-Money Valuation Early Stage 107

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 8, 2020

Many entrepreneurs believe that they cannot go into business without loans or seed funding from an entity that may want equity in their company. There are ways to nurture a startup company that do not require taking debt or giving equity away. If you make quitting non-negotiable you will succeed. Sean Glasser of BLUETRACK, Inc.

Startup 107

Startup Early Stage Non-Compete Equity 107

clicksend.wordpress.com

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Partner with a Programmer After they have their big idea, most non-technical founders set forth to find an engineer to form a partnership. When you attend an event to find a programmer, you are competing against many others in the same boat, and you are competing against companies offering very high salaries.

Cofounder 40

Cofounder Technical Cofounder Non-Compete RSS 40

Up and Running

AUGUST 17, 2015

Additionally, I had already studied Economics and Finance during undergrad, making the academic part of an MBA seem a little redundant. C Corp versus LLC, non-competes, liquidation preferences, preferred versus common stock, and so on). This can be particularly important for founders with “non-traditional” career backgrounds.

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Entrepreneur Cofounder Angel Investor eCommerce 60

Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

The investors and the entrepreneurs are – or should be – aware that the price of the company’s equity is set by the market – in simplest terms, what an informed buyer is willing to pay. For angel groups, the distinction between groups and VCs on this issue is dwindling, especially as angel groups do bigger rounds of financing.

Term Sheet 68

Term Sheet Valuation Dividend Liquidation Preference 68

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2010

Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding equity. Many startups delay incorporation until the first formal round of financing, which is too late. Founders ignore non-compete clauses from former employers.

Non-Compete 125

Non-Compete Accredited Investor Startup Cofounder 125

Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

In 2019 and 2020, we saw hundreds of millions of dollars in non-dilutive funding go to Texas startups, most of which had never worked with the government before. At the same time, early-stage companies are thinking beyond the high prices of Silicon Valley to put down roots and find financing and growth partners.

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Texas San Antonio Houston Dallas 90

www.huffingtonpost.com

MAY 10, 2011

I liked Yishan too (he has an incredible balance of technical acumen, managerial talent and emotional intelligence), felt that he would have the time to help me, and persuaded him to take on a 3-month part-time assignment to advise me on building our engineering team, in exchange for equity. Culture - a fun, collegial work atmosphere.

CTO 43

CTO CTO Hire PHP Cofounder 43

K9 Ventures

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This post is intended to be a dynamic document, and I will attempt to update it from time to time with new questions that may arise or as financing trends evolve. Q: What amount of financing is considered Pre-Seed? It’s a legitimate stage of financing in the venture eco-system as of this writing (October 2017).

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Seed Stage Finance Later Stage Equity 82

Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

They’re looking to be paid properly in the context of the overall salary structure, including cash, benefits, and equity, and to be paid commensurate with performance. Messy cap tables can come back to haunt you when you do a financing or sell the company. What will most upset them is what they perceive as unfair treatment.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Software Review Cap Table Securities and Exchange Commission 48

Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Readers can anticipate my next point in continuing the analogy: It makes no more sense for a non-lawyer to prepare fundamental legal, governance, equity and intellectual property documents than it would for a patient to self-diagnose and begin taking prescription-strength antibiotics or other medications. Newco, Inc.”) Newco, Inc.”)

Intellectual Property 139

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Delaware Stock 139

dondodge.typepad.com

JANUARY 15, 2011

Community is more powerful than money or technology » August 11, 2007 How much equity for investors and employees? How much equity should I give up? How much equity should I grant to early employees? The key is to have several VCs or investors competing for the deal to arrive at a "fair" valuation.

Equity 40

Equity Employee Dilution Valuation 40

Up and Running

APRIL 24, 2018

Not only that, but global equity funding to digital health companies reached $3.67 Of course, you will need a killer product—but, you will also need a competent growth strategy that will encompass comprehensive marketing, sales, research and development, technology, and beyond. billion in 2017 YTD (as of May 22, 2017).

SBIR 73

SBIR Startup Artificial Inteligence Intellectual Property 73

Business Plan Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2012

A non-profit business plan is aimed at donors, as fundraising is a key method of financing a non-profit organization. A for profit business plan is aimed at investors, as both equity and debt capital are key to financing for profit organizations. The first strategy is the logical appeal, or the logos.

Business Plan 45

Business Plan Non-Compete Audience Finance 45

Growthink Blog

MAY 23, 2011

The typical wisdom regarding the appropriate financing course for a new company goes as follows: 1. An entrepreneur starts a company in classic " bootstrap " fashion - with a combination of sweat equity and their own financial resources. For most companies, it is simply a non-starter.

Angel Investor 112

Angel Investor Venture Capital Sweat Equity Cram Down 112

www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Look at the market size and the number of competing products. However, I would consider working at a discounted rate for equity in an idea that I believed showed merit and profitability potential. It’s simply an untenable situation to expect the technical co-founder to assume the full burden of risk through sweat equity.

Technical Cofounder 41

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Technical Review NDA 41

Hearpreneur

AUGUST 2, 2016

We generate fully-surveyed and verified Investor and Reservation leads, for both accredited and non-accredited investors. Especially for non-accredited investors, as most don’t even know what crowdfunding means as an investment opportunity. What does the future of equity crowdfunding look like?

Accredited Investor 48

Accredited Investor Non-Compete Vertical Acquisition 48

ithacaVC

JUNE 20, 2011

2. You need (or think you need) a stock option plan: granting stock options (and other forms of equity compensation to employees like restricted stock) should be done under a written equity incentive plan. 4. You are raising money: raising funds requires documentation regardless of type of financing.

Stock Options 58

Stock Options Vesting Subscription Agreement Founder Vesting 58

Reid Hoffman

JANUARY 26, 2021

But it could also be a non-financial challenge, like being a social media company and facing attacks from multiple points of the political spectrum. One of the things a financing round brings is an opportunity to strengthen the startup’s overall network. Maybe it’s an economic challenge. They already have their founder’s shares.”

Startup 36

Startup Equity Early Stage Green 36

Scott Edward Walker

APRIL 16, 2014

From the seller’s perspective, the first step in connection with the sale of his company is the negotiation and execution of a confidentiality agreement (sometimes referred to as a “non-disclosure agreement” or an “NDA”) with the potential buyer. on a need-to-know basis. Mistake #3: Not Requiring a Reverse Termination Fee.

Non-disclosure Agreement 101

Non-disclosure Agreement Acquisition New York City Non-Compete 101

blog.captainrecruiter.com

MARCH 8, 2012

These professionals can help with anything from finance to marketing, but you wont find any software engineers volunteering their services. It's not a question of me being unwilling to work for equity -- I am. I just have a hard time evaluating competence of business co-founders. Raising cash is an easy test.

Cofounder 40

Cofounder Technical Cofounder Founder Software Engineering 40

Startup Company Lawyer

JULY 20, 2009

If there is more than one founder, the likelihood of an argument about how the equity should be split in the new company increases dramatically. Incorporating a company and issuing stock to the founders will help prevent misunderstandings among the founders about equity splits. If a non-U.S. Obtaining visas.

IP 67

IP Stock Options Preferred Stock Capital Gains 67

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

For nearly 15 years I had analytical, numbers-driven jobs in finance and banking, working for some of the world’s largest banks. I desired to use the non-analytical side of my brain to create, inspire, lead, and find a new type of success. We are fed by teenage angst to understand the role of tech and non-tech in our world.

Entrepreneur 91

Entrepreneur LLC Cofounder Green 91

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. Put likable, competent and passionate people on the front line. Finance, IT, Legal). It may be that all the doomsayers are right. But I don’t think so.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Technology Product CTO Hire 175

This is going to be BIG.

MAY 10, 2021

She wants to figure out how to finance the billions of dollars in much-needed NYCHA repairs. To me, an organization that hits on all these tiny cylinders at once needs to be led by a competent operator. It’s not simply around understanding economic equity, which I think he has some intellectual grasp of. Bike lanes.

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Campaign New York Minneapolis New York City 144

Austin Startup

JUNE 26, 2019

I’ve made a few grammatical and non-substantive updates for clarity. It’s my hope that some of it can be useful to others, specifically other under-represented founders or non-traditional markets. (I I recruited a top-flight engineer and serial entrepreneur to build our MVP, on equity?—?and outside of a vacuum.

Silicon Valley 54

Silicon Valley Startup B2C Sweat Equity 54

crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As we wrote in Brand Health, 6 Important Questions You Should Ask About Your Small Business Brand , Brand health can be measured in numerous ways, including brand reputation, brand awareness, brand equity, brand positioning, and brand delivery. The color of honesty, high quality, competence, trust, reliability, and integrity.

Marketing 162

Marketing Charlotte Naming Design 162

venturehacks.com

MARCH 21, 2008

If your company hasn’t raised a Series A, increase the advisor’s equity by roughly 30%-50% to account for dilution from seed investors, Series A investors, option pools, swimming pools, and the like. Finally, there is a beauty to paying in equity rather than an equivalent amount of cash. What are advisory shares?

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Advisory Board Cap Table Vesting Equity 44

Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 10, 2020

But then by my second year, I had a real interest in finance. You’ve got to build equity value." That kind of ties into another concept that it has been trendy, but it hasn't gone mainstream in education, which is mastery learning or competency-based learning. It was really myself and my boss, who was our portfolio manager.

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California Silicon Valley Framework China 60