Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Just because your technology is exciting and potentially disruptive doesn’t mean you are ready to build a business. Name the three top ones, and present your sustainable advantage as well as barriers to entry for new startups. What are your forecasts for revenue, expenses and cash flow?

Sweat Equity 120

Sweat Equity Advisory Board Liquidity Event Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Financial forecast and metrics. No investor wants to wait that long for his payback, or fund the years of waiting.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Financial forecast and metrics. No investor wants to wait that long for his payback, or fund the years of waiting.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

Gust

AUGUST 5, 2012

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Financial forecast and metrics. No investor wants to wait that long for his payback, or fund the years of waiting.

Business Plan 182

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 182

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Financial forecast and metrics. No investor wants to wait that long for his payback, or fund the years of waiting.

Business Plan 186

Business Plan Exit Strategy Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 186