The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Arif Bhalwani is the co-founder and CEO of Third Eye Capital (TEC) in Toronto, Canada. TEC is one of Canada’s largest and most experienced private credit firms, specializing in providing asset-based capital solutions to companies that are underserved or overlooked by traditional sources of financing, primarily banks.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

by Erin Yurday, CEO, Co-founder and Editor of NimbleFins. Consultancy is a career option for professionals in a wide range of industries – marketing, finance, accountancy, architecture, business management, the list goes on. Here are the five risks you as a consultant should know about.

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Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

Secure your intellectual property. Develop a founders agreement. A founders’ agreement is a legal contract defining and governing the relationship between cofounders. Its importance is to outline founders’ rights, responsibilities, ownership, and roles. Open a business bank account.

Small Business 167

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David Teten

AUGUST 20, 2019

Many are reporting that they’re seeing a more diverse pool of applicants than traditional equity VCs… even though virtually none have a particular focus on women or underrepresented founders. Revenue-Based Investing (“RBI”) is a new form of VC financing, distinct from the preferred equity structure most VCs use.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 12, 2023

Company founders originally called it Evelozcity and imagined a subscription-based business model in which they produced electric vans and trucks for people who enjoy outdoor activities. Canoo may have been on the verge of collapse if not for the federal government partnerships it has secured.

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View from Seed

APRIL 21, 2015

On the heels of our research on HBS entrepreneurs , NextView’s Dimitri Dadiomov (HBS ’15) interviewed several top founders on the early stages of their companies. Matt Prince , Co-Founder and CEO, CloudFlare (Web performance and security to protect and accelerate websites; $72.1

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View from Seed

MARCH 1, 2016

That story is how you recruit employees, convince customers to give you a shot, and secure funding. Each financing you raise is to get to the next milestone, so when pitching your startup, some portion of your pitch should include a called shot. “We This data and execution framing technique isn’t limited to financings.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 5, 2023

More specifically, estate planning guarantees proper protection and distribution of these assets in case of unforeseen events, such as the founder’s death or incapacitation. Estate planning allows founders to designate successors and outline their roles and responsibilities, promoting a smooth transition and continuity of operations.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2020

If you are building a startup, you’ll find no shortage of people who are willing to give you advice, particularly when it comes to raising financing. For some entrepreneurs, raising financing can seem like a full time job, particularly in these trying times. Unfortunately, much of this advice is wrong. Well not, wrong exactly.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 20, 2019

by Chris Grey, co-founder and COO of CapLinked. Finance companies increasingly recognize that their people are the most valuable resource and need to be managed more thoughtfully as well as efficiently. Finance companies now consider mobile oriented tech as part of the core work-flow. Customer Support.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 15, 2023

#4- To provide reliable funding solutions Photo Credit: Fred Winchar As a co-founder, president, and CEO of MaxCash Title Loans, I have a passion for providing access to financial resources to those in need. Everyone should have access to a secure funding source, which is why I set out to create a reliable and trustworthy loan provider.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Many of the start-ups my various angel funds have financed died a slow death , not because of poor concept but because of poor execution, wasting fixed overhead and draining the financial resources from the company coffers. And we were able to secure that investment along with a partner from that firm joining our board.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2019

Not only does this clutter one’s workspace and make it more difficult to find important information, but it also presents a serious information security risk. Malicious third parties can gain access to these files and use the information stored in them to commit fraud, endangering the finances of both the business and its clients.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

This article highlights their advice on issues ranging from financing to patent trolls: While startups may believe lawyers are too costly, working with one early on avoids potentially serious problems later. They also need to decide whether to structure terms as an equity deal or a convertible security deal. Convertible Securities.

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Startup Company Lawyer

AUGUST 31, 2012

Quick answer: convertible equity (or a convertible security) is convertible debt without the repayment feature at maturity or interest. One major concern about convertible debt is that it eventually needs to be repaid if another round of financing doesn’t occur. Form of Convertible Security Term Sheet. Background.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 14, 2019

It is estimated that at least 80% of all startups rely on personal funds from their founders for operations, albeit in their formative stages. If you have been self-employed, you probably have had episodes where you cannot clearly differentiate between work and personal finances or time. 1. Savings. 2. Remortgages.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2017

by Julian Lee, founder and CEO of Ambi Labs. With great mobile connectivity, comes great security responsibilities. Along with due diligence for glowing reviews, users should be aware of the security concerns that arise with turning your home into a smart home , giving hackers different avenues to breach.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 25, 2018

However, with their focus increasingly drawn towards the demands of the business, startup founders and staff can begin to neglect their own personal finances. The last thing you need after giving a significant chunk of your life to a startup is to discover that you neglected your personal finances along the way.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

” — Phil Norton, Founder of Leave Dates In today’s digital age, software subscriptions have become integral to business operations. ” — Carl Jenson, Founder of Compare Bank. Carl Jenson, the Founder of Compare Bank, emphasises the importance of cutting meeting expenses by adopting virtual meeting solutions.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Knowing that you’re ready to open a small to mid-sized business is one thing, but knowing how to secure the funding you need is another. Collateral refers to a piece of property (usually physical) that a would-be borrower pledges to a lender in order to help secure a loan. Why bother with collateral?

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 31, 2019

As a startup founder with a fledgling business, the goal is to reduce/eliminate as many risk variables as possible in order to give your young startup an unimpeded runway to fly to new heights. You should never leave the office at the end of any day or week without having all finances reconciled with the proper supporting documentation.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The vast majority of startups fail because the founders that drive them fail to recognize the importance of critical factors such as accounting, cash flow management, and business structure. . Separate Personal and Business Finances. Stay Ahead of the Payments Curve .

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

by Emmanuel de Watteville, co-founder of Blue Ocean Ventures. There’s a trick or two that most seasoned investors keep tucked away for when they want or need to feel secure in a project they plan on investing in, which hopefully has some chance of achieving success down the line. Secure the financial investment plan.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 29, 2021

As part of our Founder Interview series, The Startup Magazine caught up with entrepreneur Ola Sars, Founder and CEO of music-tech leader, Soundtrack Your Brand. Ola Sars, Founder and CEO of Soundtrack Your Brand. Your A round is about securing a first team and product, proving that you can generate revenue.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2021

Entrepreneurs have to get really comfortable with rejection, especially as a first-time founder. This is what most founders do. Having previous work experience proves that you know what it takes to provide security and reliability for someone looking at your job descriptions. Solve the rest later. Go lean with your planning.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2021

Here are five of the most common examples: Failure to document a Founder agreement at the beginning. This oversight can lead to the so-called “forgotten Founder” problem. Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And the loosening of federal monetary policies, particularly in the US, has pushed more dollars into the venture ecosystems at every stage of financing. What Has Changed in Financing? They might be ideas they hatch internally (via a Foundry) or a founder who just left SpaceX and raises money to search for an idea.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 5, 2023

The last few months have been an unprecedented time for entrepreneurs and startup founders on the market. While the city is small in comparison to other major European destinations, many successful startup founders have ranked it among the likes of London or Paris.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2023

5- Yes, to adapt to market changes Photo Credit: Sammi Jaeger It's helped our three Founders stay on the same page, project our roadmap of growth, and provide clarity on our goals, strategies, and financial projections, making it easier to communicate our vision to all of our stakeholders and clients.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 28, 2022

Our homeownership programs help people build momentum with their finances , and we hope to continue building momentum in our business for years to come! We want our clients to feel like out of all the shopping they have done online they finally reached the top of their journey in securing the right product for their families.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 14, 2018

Marks, founder and managing partner of High Rock Partners and author of “ Middle Market M & A: Handbook for Investment Banking and Business Consulting “ Conventional wisdom says that a company grows by reaching new customers, increasing its workforce, expanding marketing or launching new products or services. by Kenneth H.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Don’t waste your time looking for the wrong kind of financing.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2018

by Gabriel Shaoolian, founder of DesignRush. Although these are optional, they will likely make proving your compliance very easy in the future and could alleviate unnecessary stress should your site be audited for privacy and security by the EU. Banking and credit card information.

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View from Seed

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Sharing these pricing expectations early with potential lead investors fundamentally qualifies your conversations, but it also runs the risk of prematurely losing a potential financing partner, or else it can reduce options to maximize your fundraise outcome. So What Should Founders Do?

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 22, 2012

When it comes to financing a brand-new startup, most founders find themselves stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place. I’m seeing more people using credit cards for financing,” says David Worrell, founding partner of Rock Solid Finance , which helps business owners find solutions to their financing problems.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2021

They’re also considered good negotiators, as they try to do their research, compare prices and negotiate, and prioritize a better balance of their financial securities with personal fulfillment. PewDiePie dropped out of college and sold hot dogs to finance his game playing.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

RBI normally requires founders to pay back their investors with a fixed percentage of revenue until they have finished providing the investor with a fixed return on capital, which they agree upon in advance. For background, see Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control. Bigfoot Capital. Key elements: .

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