Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Quantify founder investments, both cash and sweat-equity. What are your forecasts for revenue, expenses and cash flow? Forecasts are evaluated as a level of commitment and a measure of your business savvy. Justify funding requirements, use of funds and specify a current valuation estimate.

Sweat Equity 120

Sweat Equity Advisory Board Liquidity Event Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Quantify existing skin-in-the-game, by insiders and outsiders, including sweat equity and capital. Financial forecast and metrics. Exit strategy. For a family business, don’t project an exit. Otherwise, identify your preferred exit strategy, including specific candidates for merger or sale, and timeframe.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Quantify existing skin-in-the-game, by insiders and outsiders, including sweat equity and capital. Financial forecast and metrics. Exit strategy. For a family business, don’t project an exit. Otherwise, identify your preferred exit strategy, including specific candidates for merger or sale, and timeframe.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

Gust

AUGUST 5, 2012

Quantify existing skin-in-the-game, by insiders and outsiders, including sweat equity and capital. Financial forecast and metrics. Exit strategy. For a family business, don’t project an exit. Otherwise, identify your preferred exit strategy, including specific candidates for merger or sale, and timeframe.

Business Plan 182

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 182

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

Quantify existing skin-in-the-game, by insiders and outsiders, including sweat equity and capital. Financial forecast and metrics. Exit strategy. For a family business, don’t project an exit. Otherwise, identify your preferred exit strategy, including specific candidates for merger or sale, and timeframe.

Business Plan 186

Business Plan Exit Strategy Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 186