Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2015

Understanding your vulnerability and understanding the power of those with whom you must do business is a very important part of figuring out as a startup how to fit into the broader ecosystem and the art of statecraft is tremendously important in knowing when and how to project power in sales, recruiting, negotiations, fund raising, etc.

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Oauth Software Review Technical Review IPO 150

The Startup Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

It has annual sales exceeding $100 million and, since it was founded, has some in excess of 4.5 Ninety percent of its business comes from online sales. It also has a considerable online presence on key social media platforms. million sunglasses units. Hawkers has thrived online. Its following is massive — 6.6 Growing Hawkers.

Viral 158

Viral Private Equity Venezuela Los Angeles 158

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

You Need To Know Tech Basics I really believe that what’s most important for a founder is the ability to have a vision for the company, make sales and hire well. We use technology in every business, from online sales and shipping to mobile Web. Give up equity in your company. Laura Roeder , LKR 2.

Technical Review 79

Technical Review Cofounder Founder Software Review 79

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Abraham: As a company we truly believe in justice and a DE&I space (diversity, equity and inclusion) and help leaders understand the importance of diversity and inclusion of different cultures, whilst still creating a sense of unity by appreciating the differences. TSM: How is your company impacting the world/your clients?

Leadership 167

Leadership Founder Technical Review Entrepreneur 167

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

I’ve written on the expert network industry a fair amount in the past: see How to Earn More Consulting Revenue from Expert Networks and How Executives Can Work with Private Equity and Venture Capital Portfolio Companies. There are rarely more than ten people at these, so it’s a great environment to learn and network.

New York 114

New York Technical Review Networking Advisory Board 114

The Startup Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

It has annual sales exceeding $100 million and, since it was founded, has some in excess of 4.5 Ninety percent of its business comes from online sales. It also has a considerable online presence on key social media platforms. million sunglasses units. Hawkers has thrived online. Its following is massive — 6.6 Growing Hawkers.

Viral 78

Viral Private Equity Venezuela Los Angeles 78

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Switch your attention from product development to sales. Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands.

Mezzanine 141

Mezzanine Private Equity Startup Bandwidth 141

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Switch your attention from product development to sales. Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands.

Mezzanine 240

Mezzanine Private Equity Bandwidth Metrics 240

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

a part of an exciting team, building web applications such as social networking, ecommerce, games, sports, contact management, CMS and more.Re. How iPad Magazine Sales Stack Up [REP. 4 Winning Strategies for Social Media. San Diego, California) Jobs Comentum is a dynamic and cutting edge company.Be

Angel Investor 83

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 83

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Barter services and use equity to get things done for minimum cash. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. Make marketing and sales a priority. Create intellectual property. Also don’t forget trademarks and copyrights.

Intellectual Property 247

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Social Network Naming 247

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

John Jantsch (00:00): This episode of the duct tape marketing podcast is brought to you by the salesman podcast, hosted by Will Barron and brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network. You can also reach out to me on virtually any of the social networks, just search for Steve Hoffman or founder space. We have demo days.

San Francisco 96

San Francisco Technical Review Incubator Silicon Valley 96

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Barter services and use equity to get things done for minimum cash. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. Make marketing and sales a priority. Create intellectual property. Also don’t forget trademarks and copyrights.

Intellectual Property 257

Intellectual Property Startup Social Network Naming 257

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 5, 2012

Experienced entrepreneurs preserve equity – [link]. Social network addiction around the world (Israelis are the most addicted) – [link]. The Fire) Sales Have Surpassed 1 Million Per Week – [link]. Mocked And Misunderstood – [link]. What It’s Like To Be An Entrepreneur – Eboo Patel – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

How iPad Magazine Sales Stack Up [REP. 4 Winning Strategies for Social Media. With an Early LPO, initial investment is a fraction of what it used to be for Angels and VCs to secure our services on behalf of their clients, in exchange for shares of the company, and the ability to invest further once their ticker symbol is live.

Angel Investor 84

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 84

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment. Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. There are two problems with this assertion.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Switch your attention from product development to sales. Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands.

Mezzanine 120

Mezzanine Private Equity Startup Bandwidth 120

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Barter services and use equity to get things done for minimum cash. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. Make marketing and sales a priority. Create intellectual property. Also don’t forget trademarks and copyrights.

Intellectual Property 251

Intellectual Property Startup Social Network Naming 251

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment. Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. There are two problems with this assertion.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . In the private equity universe, most Partners have primary training as deal-makers, not as managers. I previously posted a detailed presentation with sales technology tools useful for B2B sales.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 14, 2012

…” I’ll write soon on my views of why I believe Instagram took off as a social network and what I think comes next. Instagram happens to be one of the few social networks I regularly use along with Twitter. You are either bought for stock or for equity. Think about it.

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Valuation Balance Sheet Dilution Term Sheet 316

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2010

Barter services and use equity to get things done for minimum cash. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. Reserve the same names on the leading social networks and blogs. Make marketing and sales a priority. Create intellectual property. Also don’t forget trademarks and copyrights.

Intellectual Property 230

Intellectual Property Startup Social Network Naming 230

clicksend.wordpress.com

OCTOBER 26, 2010

To find a programmer who will simply share equity with you, you need two things. If you do find a programmer and don’t bring enough to the table, Eduardo in The Social Network is an example of how things can go wrong (ignore the fact that Mark Zuckerberg approached him). First, you need a very good pitch.

Cofounder 40

Cofounder Technical Cofounder Non-Compete RSS 40

ConversionXL

JANUARY 14, 2020

Topics are an important feature for social networks, just as genres are for music or categories for ecommerce sites. It quickly shows that “[item] for sale” is a query syntax eBay ranks well for but Amazon doesn’t. You can also mine or monitor mentions on social networks and look for complaints or requests for features.

SEO 159

SEO Framework SCRUM Search 159

Gust

AUGUST 5, 2012

Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment. Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. There are two problems with this assertion.

Business Plan 182

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 182

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

LA was a leader in lead generation (LowerMyBills), comparison shopping (PriceGrabber, Shopzilla), social networking (MySpace … I know, I know – Facebook won – but it was still a big business). You can hire a talented head of marketing, business development, technology and sales.

Silicon Valley 290

Silicon Valley Technology Los Angeles Southern California 290

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it requires at least 100M users and $50M investment. Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. There are two problems with this assertion.

Business Plan 186

Business Plan Exit Strategy Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 186

Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

The news that Congress is seriously considering major re-writes of the painfully anachronistic rules on small securities offerings could just be the straw that breaks the back of this now 12 year equity investing return drought. As a patriotic American, I say "hooray." As an angel investor, I say “ how can I get in on the fun! ” read more.

SEC 76

SEC Syndicate Syndication Angel Investor 76

Up and Running

AUGUST 18, 2021

The answer is social networks. b) Investors like venture capitalists or private equity funds. If it’s costing that person lots of money or time or loss of sales then it’s a good contender for a business idea. But how does one digitally get out of the building? Why you should reach out to potential customers on LinkedIn.

Search 113

Search Private Equity Naming Conversion 113

blog.nahurst.com

JULY 19, 2010

This covers one of the most common situations I encounter: For a pre-funding web startup whose team includes only a non-technical cofounder, how much equity should an incoming technical cofounder get? This is an area that varies widely and can significantly impact how much equity a technical cofounder receives (if they take more salary).

Technical Cofounder 43

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Equity Salary 43

The Equity Kicker

MARCH 16, 2012

of US games developer Riot Games, a $400m deal last year): Sales growth from subscription fees and virtual items on Tencent’s social networking platforms slowed to a fifth year on year in its fourth quarter, from 25 per cent during the same period in 2010.

Acquisition 104

Acquisition Merger Social Network Revenue 104

Up and Running

JULY 29, 2015

Equity Crowdfunding. Equity crowdfunding takes the crowdfunding process to the next level. These sites function a lot like the sites listed above, but investors get equity in your startup. See Also Are You Ready for Equity Based Crowdfunding? Here’s the fee structure. See Also Why My Crowdfunding Campaign Failed.

Angel Investor 60

Angel Investor Equity Small Business Delaware 60

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

The first panel will focus on public markets and will discuss the use and effectiveness of social media tools and data mining technologies in harnessing the wisdom of crowds to generate investment ideas. Howard Lindzon is Co-Founder and CEO of StockTwits, a social network for traders and investors to share real-time ideas and information.

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Technology North Carolina Switzerland 128

Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

The three founders shared a vision, built the exercise machines in the garage, and knocked on doors at health clubs, attended trade shows, and worked the phone to get initial sales. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January.

Bootstrapping 28

Bootstrapping San Jose Silicon Valley Software Review 28

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2022

They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. This is another very popular website for raising equity or debt investments for startups. Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions.

North America 337

North America Accredited Investor Angel Investor Angel Groups 337

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

equity debate. Making Money From Social Games - ArcticStartup , August 23, 2010 Games Developer Conference Europe 2010 (GDCE) took place last week in Cologne, Germany. Social gaming was naturally one of the key topics, covered in many presentations. Have convertible notes really won? While I sit here and rule. m king of a cow.

Startup 191

Startup CTO Hire Cofounder Venture Capital 191

David Teten

JUNE 6, 2011

The trick is delivering business insights over this channel: use social networks to support relationship management. BROWN: Impersonation on social networks is a big problem. Social networking is governed by SEC 17a4, and SEC hasn’t opined on this. 2-18 month sales cycle.

Fractional CTO 122

Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire Azure 122

The Equity Kicker

AUGUST 28, 2012

Following that derivative ecommerce business models have become popular, predominantly flash sales and subscription business models, and these in turn have seen successful trailblazers like Vente Privee and Lovefilm followed by second generation players in other verticals and geographies – like Graze and Sports Pursuit from our portfolio.

Acquisition 94

Acquisition Vertical eCommerce Flash 94