Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

I recently reviewed a good summary of the advantages and disadvantages of an IPO exit strategy for startups in a widely-used textbook “ Entrepreneurship ,” by Robert Hisrich, Michael Peters, and Dean Shepherd. Their synopsis of the key risks should make you look hard for an alternate exit strategy: Increased risk of liability.

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Exit Strategy IPO Investment Bankers Entrepreneur 239

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 9, 2021

In addition, current investors want to see every startup go public or be acquired, as an exit event, so they can get their due return for that investment which has been tied up for the last few years. For these reasons, I always look for an overt exit strategy in every startup I might consider for an angel investment.

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Exit Strategy Valuation Acquisition Metrics 434

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Some nonprofit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A nonprofit is still a business, maybe even tougher than for-profit to run successfully, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations.

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Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 235

Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Think about an exit strategy. But establishing an exit strategy is another important piece that forces you to look toward the future of your business. Like the rest of your business plan, your exit strategy does not need to be set in stone. Legitimize your business operations.

Software Review 153

Software Review Exit Strategy Technical Review Business Plan 153

Up and Running

AUGUST 18, 2014

Apart from having different ways of thinking about ‘growth’, startups seek financial investment differently than most small business operations. Startups tend to rely on capital that comes via angel investors or venture capital firms while small business operations may rely on loans and grants. The exit is what gives them a return.”

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Small Business Exit Strategy Cofounder Angel Investor 154

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

Most startup teams are missing some key talent—be it marketing, management expertise, programmers, sales, operations, financial management, and so on. Your exit strategy. If you’re seeking large sums of investment capital (over $1M), most investors will want to know what your exit strategy is.

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Angel Investor 164

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

With the rise of new cannabis companies, it is important to differentiate your cannabis company from the competition, whether you are opening a farm, extraction operation, or dispensary. Your operations plan. Your funding ask and exit strategy, if applicable. Operations. Extraction operations? Dispensaries?

Business Plan 154

Business Plan Technical Review Forecast Exit Strategy 154

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It's your persuasive pitch to potential investors, outlining your startup's objectives and profitability strategy. Beyond that, it acts as your business's guiding roadmap, ensuring you stay aligned with your goals as your operations adapt to evolving circumstances. Thanks Stephanie Venn Watson, Fatty15 ! #9-

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Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Operations Plan Goal of the operations plan: Present the action plan for executing on your company’s vision. The operations plan transforms the business plan from concept into reality. And the operations plan proves that the management team can execute on your concept better than anybody else. Concept vs. reality.

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Venture Capital Business Plan Technical Review Private Placement 129

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2023

External investors expect a documented business plan, with clear targets on funding needed, use of funds, revenue projections, return potential, and exit strategy. Marketing, sales, support, and service operations. Team building status and plan.

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Exit Strategy Metrics Operations Cost 288

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Some nonprofit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A nonprofit is still a business, maybe even tougher than for-profit to run successfully, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations.

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Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 132

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 10, 2018

Few buyers will get excited about a company currently operating at a loss. You’ll find exceptions to this rule, like Snapchat, which was operating at a loss at its IPO, when it experienced high initial trading prices due to its huge popularity and untapped monetization capabilities. Wrapping Up.

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Valuation Technical Review Exit Strategy Metrics 122

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2021

A business is never a solo operation. You need complementary skills for marketing, financials, and operations. What do you see as your legacy and exit strategy? For me, the acid test of a leader and an idea is whether you can convince other people, and perhaps a co-founder, to join you in your quest.

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Startup Exit Strategy Cofounder Equity 399

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A non-profit is still a business, maybe even tougher than for-profit to run successfully, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations.

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Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 207

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2013

Based on the final report for 2012 from Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), it may appear that IPOs are back as a viable startup exit strategy. Both operating executives and top advisors count. For the full year 2012, venture-backed initial public offerings raised $21.5 Timing is critical.

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Venture Capital IPO Elevator Pitch Initial Public Offering 252

Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Or maybe you will want to extend your practice’s hours of operation. Your operations plan. Your funding ask and exit strategy, if applicable. Operations. The operations section of your business plan covers how your business works, from the logistics to the technology. Ideal patient profile. Financial plan.

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Business Plan Technical Review Exit Strategy Oregon 72

Up and Running

JANUARY 2, 2013

Most start-up teams are missing some key talent – be it marketing, management expertise, programmers, sales, operations, financial management, etc. Your Exit Strategy : If you’re seeking large sums of investment capital (over $1M), most investors will want to know what your exit strategy is.

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Due Diligence 164

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A non-profit is still a business, maybe even tougher than for-profit to run successfully, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations.

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Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 218

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2020

External investors expect a documented business plan, with clear targets on funding needed, use of funds, revenue projections, return potential, and exit strategy. Marketing, sales, support, and service operations. Team building status and plan.

Entrepreneur 328

Entrepreneur Exit Strategy Metrics Operations 328

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2011

Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A non-profit is still a business, maybe even tougher than for-profit to run successfully, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations.

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Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 238

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Reasons for funding. ? Scale up your operations. One of the most prominent reasons for funding is to scale up your operations, for expansion and achieve economies of scale. Now you may want to scale up your operations or expand your presence. The third reason is to fund your short term operational expenses or working capital.

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Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A non-profit is still a business, maybe even tougher than for-profit to run successfully, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations.

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Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 120

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. The buyer has the challenge of scaling the business, and managing all the operational growth requirements.

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Exit Strategy Private Equity Equity Technical Review 264

Growthink Blog

APRIL 13, 2011

For example, your strategic plan MUST include building operational systems that an acquirer would value. The process of preparing your company for sale is called "exit strategy planning." We recently formalized our exit strategy planning consulting service. So why would Shutterfly choose to buy? read more.

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Exit Strategy Intellectual Property Acquisition Stock 69

mashable.com

MARCH 20, 2014

Whats your exit strategy? Before accepting an offer with a startup, ask what their exit strategy is, and make sure youre on board. What is the sales strategy? In addition, the prospective employee can decide if his or her goals align with theirs. Bobby Grajewski , Edison Nation Medical. Doreen Bloch , Poshly Inc.

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Technical Review Software Review Exit Strategy San Francisco 103

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. The buyer has the challenge of scaling the business, and managing all the operational growth requirements.

Exit Strategy 376

Exit Strategy Startup Private Equity Equity 376

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2011

The job changes from creating a “work of art” to operating a “cookie cutter.” So here are the most common exit strategies and considerations these days for planning purposes: Merger & Acquisition (M&A). The ideal buyer is someone who has more skills and interest on the operational side of the business, and can scale it.

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Exit Strategy Initial Public Offering Startup IPO 231

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2010

Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A non-profit is still a business, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations. That’s a higher calling. Marty Zwilling.

Angel Investor 143

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 143

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 18, 2024

As a former business exit advisor, she crafts exit strategies, adding up to five figures to clients’ net profit monthly so they can focus on growth. John (04:26): So a lot of books consulting around this idea of scaling, making a business run without you really all come down to systems and process and operations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

I reviewed a good summary of the advantages and disadvantages of an IPO exit strategy for startups in a widely-used textbook “ Entrepreneurship ,” by Robert Hisrich, Michael Peters, and Dean Shepherd. Their synopsis of the key risks should make you look hard for an alternate exit strategy: Increased risk of liability.

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IPO Founder Exit Strategy Investment Bankers 224

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2011

I recently reviewed a good summary of the advantages and disadvantages of an IPO exit strategy for startups in a widely-used textbook “ Entrepreneurship ,” by Robert Hisrich, Michael Peters, and Dean Shepherd. Their synopsis of the key risks should make you look hard for an alternate exit strategy: Increased risk of liability.

Exit Strategy 235

Exit Strategy IPO Investment Bankers Entrepreneur 235

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

In addition, current investors want to see every startup go public or be acquired, as an exit event, so they can get their due return for that investment which has been tied up for the last few years. For these reasons, I always look for an overt exit strategy in every startup I might consider for an angel investment.

Exit Strategy 120

Exit Strategy Startup Valuation Acquisition 120

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

You can use them for your everyday operations such as paying suppliers. When approaching angel investors, keep your pitch to the point and always present an exit strategy. If the business fails to succeed, you can lose your savings and house. Use a Credit Card. Credit cards come in handy for extending your cash flow.

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Finance Small Business Angel Investor Exit Strategy 174

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

You can’t underestimate the importance of selecting an attorney who “gets” your business model, your market opportunity, and most importantly, your fundraising and exit strategy. We shared all of this with our attorney before she helped us write our Operating Agreement (OA), so we assumed we were in good hands.

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Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

Up and Running

JULY 15, 2016

Depending on your field of business, there are different challenges to overcome and strategies to employ to run a successful China operation. Whether you are a travel operator, real estate broker, or gourmet restaurant, you should strategize for attracting Chinese customers. See Also: Starting a Business Guide.

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China Entrepreneur Technical Review Framework 60

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2021

Craft an operational plan and make it work. They need an operational CEO who knows the market and the marketing game. Make certain you as the founder and the CEO are on the same page on mission, company values, exit strategy, and workplace model. Most founders are product guys. Communicate company values and culture.

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Up and Running

MAY 17, 2017

Plus, you’ll always be prepared in case an opportunity or desire to sell arises in the future—it’s a smart idea to have an exit strategy. Are you crucial to the operation of your business? To avoid this, develop standard operating procedures to make every role and every job replaceable. You run a seasonal company.

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Acquisition Technical Review Revenue Exit Strategy 92