David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Technology | Thursdays. Sales & Marketing | Wednesdays. Exit Strategies. Strategy and Planning. SALES & MARKETING. Online Marketing. TECHNOLOGY. Technology. Intellectual Property. Bringing Innovation to Market. Strategy and Planning >. Start-up | Mondays.

Arizona 40

Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

Startup Company Lawyer

MAY 4, 2009

Startup companies consume resources intelligently, put people to work in efficient ways, and produce market driven products at lower costs. Applications are due by May 10, 2009. Focus on a high tech or innovative sector, such as biotech, cleantech, and information technology. Intellectual Property.

Founder 28

Founder Warrant San Francisco Intellectual Property 28

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2013

Within the venture community, the first rule to remember is that opportunities abound these days, due to the increasing pace of technology evolution, and the scope and creativity of the global community. Angels expect at least a working prototype and a hint of market acceptance (traction) before investing. Exit strategy.

Cram Down 269

Cram Down Angel Investor Intellectual Property Venture Capital 269

Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Think of a joint venture as a calculated growth strategy; a business that works better because there are two heads instead of one. The truth is that as a small business, you are probably only really proficient in one or two areas, be that technology, manufacturing, retail, or something else. The intellectual property ownership.

Intellectual Property 60

Intellectual Property Technical Review Exit Strategy Due Diligence 60

Up and Running

AUGUST 19, 2014

I have pitched to hundreds of angel investors over the years as a result of co-founding two tech companies and raising just shy of $1M in angel capital. My favorite part of pitching to them was the due diligence process. What follows next are projections and marketing plans—every start-up has them of course.

Angel Investor 161

Angel Investor Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 161

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

You’ve reviewed what a business plan is , and why you need one to start and grow your business. The company overview provides a quick review of the company’s legal structure and location, as well as some background on the company’s history if you’re writing the plan for an existing business. Target Market. Target market.

Business Plan 163

Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

Up and Running

AUGUST 20, 2018

Your marketing plan. In all cases, the most important element of business planning is the review schedule —set specific times to review your progress toward your goals. Specifically, it’s the time to review your progress on milestones and to compare your actuals against your financial projections. A company overview.

Business Plan 119

Business Plan Technical Review Lean Forecast 119

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Target market (intended customers). Marketing and sales plan. Target market : What groups of people will want your box? Opportunity: Proving there’s a market for your subscription box. Target market. If you’re writing a Lean Plan, keep it shorter and think about making it easy to revisit and revise often.

Business Plan 63

Business Plan Curation Balance Sheet Intellectual Property 63

Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Set a specific time each month to review it , comparing forecasts to actuals and revising as necessary. PARE specializes in fixing and flipping residential properties by buying homes in need of repair, renovating them, and then putting them back on the market. Target market: Who is your ideal buyer? Target market.

El Paso 61

El Paso Business Plan Technical Review Forecast 61

www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

I wassurprised recently when I realized that all the worst problems wefaced in our startup were due not to competitors, but investors.Dealing with competitors was easy by comparison. Angels whove made money in technology are preferable,for two reasons: they understand your situation, and theyre asource of contacts and advice.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Startup Software Review Angel Investor 76

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JUNE 20, 2011

This article assumes we’re talking about a volatile industry like software or emerging markets where almost nothing is “well-known&# and company trajectories are all over the map.). To control a market. but this is flat wrong , as the failure of the Rules of Multiples demonstrates. Control equals money.

Sales 260

Sales Channel Cofounder Valuation 260