Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The name “investment bank” somehow always sounded like a place where I could deposit my investments, and maybe even earn a little interest. Officially, the investment banks mission is to raise money for companies by issuing and selling securities in the capital markets, and providing advice on transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Just because your technology is exciting and potentially disruptive doesn’t mean you are ready to build a business. Name the three top ones, and present your sustainable advantage as well as barriers to entry for new startups. How big is the funding request, and how much equity will you give?

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www.thedailymuse.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Establishing the ownership and equity rights of the company if there are multiple founders. Making sure you are paying attention to the tax consequences of what you do, particularly when it comes to granting people equity. Name (required). What are the red flags entrepreneurs should be aware of when working with a lawyer?

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Steve Blank

JULY 2, 2015

military can work together – for access to advanced technology and to learn how to move with agility, speed and urgency. He was named by Defense News as one of the 100 most influential people in the defense industry in 2012. Takashi Tsutsumi and Masato Iino , founders of Learning Entrepreneur’s Lab in Japan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Quantify existing skin-in-the-game, by insiders and outsiders, including sweat equity and capital.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2011

The name “investment bank” somehow always sounded like a place where I could somehow deposit my investments, and maybe even earn a little interest. Then I learned that these banks really negotiate investments and collect fees on the transactions, sort of like commercial banks do with loans to businesses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Quantify existing skin-in-the-game, by insiders and outsiders, including sweat equity and capital.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2010

If you don’t know Montgomery & Co it is one of the premier technology & media focused investment banks in the country (and as Michael corrected me they also have a strong Healthcare / Med tech practice). Shame they didn’t like his suggested name for the company: DreamWorks SKG-MM. We discussed: 1.

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David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

17, on “How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology”. Mr. Parekh started his career at Goldman Sachs, developing the firm’s equities business in the Middle East, with high net worth family offices and sovereign wealth funds. We also have a great panel coming up next Thursday night, Jan.

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Gust

AUGUST 5, 2012

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Quantify existing skin-in-the-game, by insiders and outsiders, including sweat equity and capital.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Quantify existing skin-in-the-game, by insiders and outsiders, including sweat equity and capital.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 9, 2017

I think [00:14:48] graphic from six years ago still largely holds true the website is one of the core pieces of digital equity that you can build and just because people aren’t seeing it as much doesn’t make it any less valuable. But I’d love to hear it, what’s your take on chat bots?

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Pascal's View

AUGUST 22, 2009

per share and requiring that equity research be paid for by commissions ) which have effectively gutted both the after-market trading and research support that emerging company IPO’s need. While today these companies are household names, when they went publicthey were largely unknown. How many future engines of U.S.

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venturebeat.com

JULY 12, 2012

The Bing Fund will invest $50,000-$100,000 in early-stage startups, through standard convertible notes (loans that convert to equity at Microsoft’s option). After playing coy and dropping hints for weeks, Microsoft has finally announced its newest incubator, the Bing Fund. Skip to secondary content.

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techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

link] tenthings most business-grads are too arrogant to realize that they are selling technology, not hot air, so they need a tech team to build upon, not a product. Your technology is really cool and working great but no one knows you exist. Not sure about the mentoring, though. Melvin Great post! Truly inspiring.

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VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Headquartered in Kibbutz Shamir, Israel, Shamir Optical is a fast growing provider of innovative products and technology to the ophthalmic lens industry. Posco is exploring Israeli innovations in the water technology and renewable energy sectors. STANLEY FISCHER NAMED WORLD’S TOP BANK GOVERNOR FOR 2010.

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Ben's Blog

MAY 24, 2021

The combination of access to a robust private market coupled with the easing of the on-ramp created by the JOBS Act has enabled companies such as Moderna to be able to invest in life-changing technologies as we’ve seen with the recent COVID vaccines. has been the unquestioned global leader in technological innovation since World War II.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JANUARY 21, 2011

For now, Sunil answers the question of why leave a well paying corporate job to become an online entrepreneur… My name is Sunil and the title of this blog post refers to me. Right out of Graduate School, I started my career with one of the big four accounting firms in their M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) practice.

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