The Startup Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

Consider Partnering Even if you have money you should consider not going it alone. It’s a good idea to get a partner for your first real estate investment. The good thing about someone like this is that they normally have a network of people that will be beneficial for you. What will you do if the ship seems to be sinking?

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Due Diligence Exit Strategy Portfolio Demand 78

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . But in business, you want a lot of partners. In the private equity universe, most Partners have primary training as deal-makers, not as managers. Most of us want one spouse and we’re done.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Austin Startup

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Opening Night Happy Hour and Keynote with Scott Kupor: Secrets of Sandhill Road | Fundraising Track Joshua Baer , Founder and CEO at Capital Factory, delved into the transforming realm of venture capital with Scott Kupor , Managing Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. The unit cost fell and this idea of pay as you go.

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VC Cafe

MAY 18, 2023

Thou Shalt Not Take the Name of ‘Exit Strategy’ in Vain : Always have an eye on the exit, but don’t let it dictate every decision. Focus on building your own unique investment thesis and network. Thou Shalt Love Thy Limited Partners as Thyself : Treat your LPs with respect and transparency.

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Venture Capital Due Diligence Exit Strategy Deal Flow 78

Up and Running

MARCH 10, 2022

You have a partner that you know really well. Depending on how close you and your friend are, you’ll have fewer surprises about your partner. You’re fully aware of your partner’s strengths and weaknesses (and vice versa). With a partner that you’ve known for a few months, this might not be the case.

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Partner Exit Strategy Networking Differentiation 142

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

PEVCTech is partnering with Blue Future Partners to run the first large-scale survey of VCs’ technology stack. Johann Kratzer of Blue Future Partners , a fund of funds, observed, “The majority of the hundreds of funds we’ve diligenced rely predominantly on their relationships to source deals. Greylock Partners.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

Up and Running

JANUARY 26, 2012

Firstly, you need to identify some potential smart investors (by ‘smart’ I mean investors who bring more to the table than just cash i.e. access to a network of contacts, distribution etc). What is their preferred exit strategy?

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Term Sheet Exit Strategy Software Review Early Stage 94

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

It doesn’t have to be at a formal networking event. Allow time for people to network (half an hour usually works) and then welcome everyone and do your pitch. Everyone can contribute something, whether it be sales advice, desk space, or an introduction to their network. You can do this anywhere.

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Angel Investor Technical Review Software Review Accredited Investor 159

Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Your funding ask and exit strategy, if applicable. Promotion : Explain your advertising plan and marketing tactics, whether they are online , print, or networking. A real estate company can consider partnering with an online listing site like Zillow , organizing neighborhood tours, or using an array of other marketing tactics.

El Paso 61

El Paso Business Plan Technical Review Forecast 61

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. Exit strategy.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2016

Most new entrepreneurs are not surrounded by people who understand convertible notes, startup equity investing, and exit strategies. Use friends and family as advocates to network to professional investors. You need all the help you can get to build your network before desperation mode sets in.

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Elevator Pitch Exit Strategy Angel Investor Equity 151

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. Exit strategy.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Here are tips from active angel investors who have enjoyed success with some of today’s leading technology companies: Investors Rely on Networks. Networking has always been a critical part for investing, especially for angels taking on high risk wagers in startup companies that are unknown quantities. Understand the Exit Strategy.

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Exit Strategy Balance Sheet Salary Startup 167

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2013

For maximum credibility, start networking for potential investors to build relationships a few months before you start asking for money. In this case you need a partner who has deep domain knowledge and a track record of building businesses. That means they need to know you, or someone they trust who does know you (warm introduction).

Angel Investor 252

Angel Investor Accredited Investor Silicon Valley Venture Capital 252

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2012

For maximum credibility, start networking for potential investors to build relationships a few months before you start asking for money. In this case you need a partner who has deep domain knowledge and a track record of building businesses. That means they need to know you, or someone they trust who does know you (warm introduction).

Angel Investor 245

Angel Investor Silicon Valley Exit Strategy Boston 245

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. Exit strategy.

Business Plan 186

Business Plan Exit Strategy Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 186

www.inc.com

JULY 9, 2010

By Issie Lapowsky | Aug 6, 2010 Share ); Getty Related Articles The New Rules of Hiring Is It Legal To Use Social Network Data When Hiring? They hadnt yet reached out to their massive user network. Or, you could create your own networking events, as Meebo did. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 List The 2010 Top Lists Inc.

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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. Exit strategy.

Business Plan 182

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 182

Up and Running

MARCH 11, 2015

It’s to highlight some of the key parts of your opportunity and what makes it so amazing that whoever it is that you’re talking to, whether it’s a bank, or an investor, or a family member, or a potential business partner, that they are on the edge of their seat and they ask for your full plan, and they want to know more.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence Exit Strategy 60

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

To do this they have to accomplish five things; 1) get deal flow – via networking and legwork, they identify likely industries, companies and teams with the potential for rapid growth (less than 10 years), 2) evaluate those companies and teams on the basis of technology, market opportunity, and team.

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Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 233

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2011

For maximum credibility, start networking for potential investors to build relationships a few months before you start asking for money. In this case you need a partner who has deep domain knowledge and a track record of building businesses. That means they need to know you, or someone they trust who does know you (warm introduction).

Angel Investor 244

Angel Investor Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Exit Strategy 244

discuss.joelonsoftware.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Im confident that this business will be able to compensate these two additional principles along the way, after initial risk of investing their time, and will later reward their vesting with an exit strategy. Make sure you treat people as partners, not as paid help. Equity partners need to have a hand in guiding the enterprise.

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Sweat Equity Equity Angel Investor Affiliate 40

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Warm introductions from common friends are even better, so networking with potential peers and future investors is highly recommended well before it’s time to ask for money. Make sure these cover your business model and exit strategy, so the angels see how both of you will make a reasonable return.

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Angel Investor Accredited Investor Venture Capital Startup 120

www.inc.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Where a CIO may, for example, manage in-house technology such as an IT department, a CTOs role is typically more outward-facing, according to Tom Berray , a managing partner at Cabot Consultants , an executive search firm based in Virginia. "As 500|5000 The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 List The 2010 Top Lists Inc.

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Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire Hiring 42

ctotodevelopers.blogspot.com

JULY 11, 2012

social networking, SaaS, content management, media, enterprise 2.0 But I would also recommend teams discuss "exit strategies" for these features if the outcomes dont meet the success criteria, especially if there is significant tech debt associated with developing them. Top CIOs talk Social Networking Usage and Policy.

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Agile Architecture Offshore Software Developers 40

99u.com

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Have an exit strategy. Jeffrey Bussgang General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners, Author of "Mastering the VC Game ". Managing Partner, Union Square Ventures. by Behance Network. Entrepreneurs should ask their advisors the question: "How can I better utilize you to help the business?" Fred Wilson.

Turkey 40

Turkey Dilution Portfolio Exit Strategy 40

www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

If your presentation is compelling and detailed enough, you might be able to get them to become a full partner. Inflexibility – If you are bringing me on as a partner, I become equally interested in seeing it succeed. Gather your market research, your business plan, and your prototype and make your presentation to potential CTOs.

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Technical Review NDA 41

Jeff Hilimire

AUGUST 20, 2013

Atlanta has a great many startups (roughly 500 based on David Cummings’s back-of-the-napkin math ) and it seems every time I attend a networking event I learn about more. Is there an exit strategy? Exit strategy would be to partner with companies such as Google, Yahoo and Engauge.

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Mobile Design Atlanta Exit Strategy 51

Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Don’t be scared to turn down “dumb money” Network like crazy. She notes that if you’re considering acquisition as an exit strategy, creating and maintaining relationships is going to be key. Partner well.

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Bootstrapping Cofounder Portland Burn Rate 107

Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Consider the person who finds a good-looking partner to take home from the bar at closing time, but then wakes up in the morning wondering “What did I just do?” Due diligence on an investor is where you validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of your new potential partner. Network with other entrepreneurs.

Due Diligence 119

Due Diligence Entrepreneur Offshore Angel Groups 119

www.quora.com

JANUARY 16, 2011

Distribution/sales guy-Has an awesome understanding of the industry and product and can sell the vision and problem you are solving to investors, users, and potential partners. (he I'll partner any time with a pervert midget and a pair of over-sexed penguins if that increases the chances of success. Find out what motivates people.

Technical Review 51

Technical Review Startup CTO Hire Cofounder 51

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JANUARY 21, 2011

Not so much because of the chump change we made (my distribution partner and I), but more so because of the invaluable lessons learned in the process. Not to mention the quarter million dollar sale of the business as our exit. It was an unplanned, but profitable exit strategy for us. I didn’t need any.

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Internet Technical Review Stock Due Diligence 80

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 5, 2011

Networking works. Most of the people I interview either I meet in person at networking events. I’m introduced to through networking online, or I approach them after reading about them on another blog or website. If you can’t reach someone directly, get to know a friend of theirs and ask for an intro.

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Audience Audio Software Exit Strategy 109

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 19, 2010

Either as an exit strategy or as a profit strategy, buying and selling websites is an option for everyone in this room, especially if you want to maybe leave a marketplace and you’ve got a website that’s making money. I’ve either gone straight to the forums and asked, or certainly within my network. Wait for people.

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Technical Review Software Review Prospectus Audience 76