Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2016

As an angel investor, I’ve learned to believe in this approach, since I have seen great ideas go astray, due to poor execution and I have seen apparently marginal ideas make millions, managed by a savvy entrepreneur. Even social entrepreneurs need milestones, quantifiable results, and revenue to sustain their value.

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Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Angel Investor 134

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

Product Development 177

Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2013

I think it’s important for enterprise startups to layer in professional services into your revenue stream. deliver profitable revenue that while on gross margins of 50% vs. software at 85-95% it is still profits to help you cover fixed costs. Often your sales engineers can do the customizations without bugging the core eng team.

Software Review 321

Software Review Software IP Technical Review 321

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Watch out for complex areas such as accounting for revenue, inventory, contingencies, equity instruments and consolidation. Depending on your location and industry, your company may have federal, state, foreign and sales tax filing requirements, all of which will be heavily scrutinized by the potential acquirer. Books and records.

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Acquisition Intellectual Property Technical Review Due Diligence 100

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Early on in my career I took a “we’re moving too fast to deal with lawyers” attitude to patents and Intellectual Property (IP.) At one of my entrepreneurship classes at Stanford, Dan Dorosin , of Fenwick & West LLP guest lectures about startups and Intellectual Property. Intellectual Property.

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Intellectual Property IP Software Review Non-disclosure Agreement 219

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2013

Although I put the general terms together, I will ultimately utilize an attorney for formality of the deal and to review anything that I may have missed. No matter what you do, you want to make sure that in the process that you protect your intellectual property, have non-disclosure agreements in place, if possible non-circumvents.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Securities and Exchange Commission Non-disclosure Agreement Due Diligence 164

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Terms “paradigm shift” or “disruptive technology” used more than once. In reality, fundamental changes in technology frighten away more customers than they attract, and take longer and more money to come to fruition than any investors wants to commit. Sales projections are less than one percent market penetration.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Valuation Technical Review Equity 120

Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

Let’s explore the latest trends in information technology and 4 practical tips for how your business can leverage them during your recovery. Tech Trends For Businesses in 2020-2021. Many technology trends that have slowly been making traction, have seen an unprecedented boost in the past year. Artificial Intelligence.

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Technical Review Analytics Forecast Artificial Inteligence 131

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Financial Summary: Explain your business model, startup costs, revenues, and liabilities to the company. The global market for CBD oils is expanding due to their medical efficacy. A number of cannabis tech companies have also begun to take advantage of the opportunity in the marketplace. Marketing and sales plan.

Business Plan 154

Business Plan Technical Review Forecast Exit Strategy 154

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

However, many restrict their ability to scale due to the latter part. As the owner, you do not need to know the nuances of computer programming, marketing, or sales. If you are outsourcing a technical project, make sure to provide your contractors enough time to adequately research and plan their deliverables. Know Your Budget.

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Entrepreneur Technical Review Intellectual Property Partner 97

Gust

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

We recently started a series of posts on establishing the pre-money valuation of pre-revenue startup companies for purposes of investment by seed and startup investors. Dave Berkus is a founding member of the Tech Coast Angels in Southern California, a lecturer and educator. Product Rollout or Sales. Quality Management Team.

Valuation 79

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Southern California 79

Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Companies rich in proprietary technology in all its forms – patents, processes, and people – are far more likely to be valued on factors other than profitability and correspondingly attain purchase prices beyond a few times current year’s earnings. Sure, they may get offers , but invariably these deals fall apart in diligence and at closing.

Intellectual Property 112

Intellectual Property Technical Review Revenue Reputation 112

Women Entrepreneurs Can

DECEMBER 15, 2021

in 2004 and has grown her project management company into a success that makes $1 million in revenue annually. trillion in sales, shipments, receipts or revenue and employed more than 10 million people. lost a key, $10 million client due to market changes out of their control. Intellectual property theft.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property LLC CPA Atlanta 59

Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

If you’ve never written a business plan before, Bplans also offers a library of sample medical business plans that you can review or even download to use as a model. Financial summary: Explain your business model, startup costs, revenues, and liabilities to the company. Components of this section include: Your marketing and sales plan.

Business Plan 72

Business Plan Technical Review Exit Strategy Oregon 72

Growthink Blog

MARCH 14, 2011

They Are Technology – Rich. Companies rich in proprietary technology in all its forms – patents, processes, and people – are far more likely to be valued on factors other than profitability and correspondingly attain purchase prices beyond a few times current year’s earnings. They Have Gold at the End of their Rainbows. read more.

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Technical Review Intellectual Property Revenue Technology 76

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.

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Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Hearpreneur

JULY 30, 2016

trillion in sales. I am a session singer and producer, and I wish clients and peers would give me more of an opportunity to work in the technical side of the business (such as mixing and editing). I’ve had to put in many hours to learn my own equipment due to a lack of interest in even training me.

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Technical Review Technical Cofounder Entrepreneur CTO Hire 48

Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Summit CPA is now a company with over $5M in annual revenue and our team is fully distributed throughout the United States. And this kept me by her side for the next ten years as she struggled daily with the negative health consequences due to this grievous mistake. And I was right. Thanks to Jody Grunden, Summit CPA Group ! #12-

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Naming CPA Entrepreneur Software Review 150

Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

A venture feasibility study analyzes an idea from several perspectives: market opportunity, competition, resources available, resource gaps, financial viability, operational issues, intellectual property rights, development timeline and technology needs. Are sales growing or shrinking?

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Technology | Thursdays. Sales & Marketing | Wednesdays. SALES & MARKETING. TECHNOLOGY. Technology. Intellectual Property. Like a venture capitalist reviewing business plans, he now weighs the potential of every company Arizona Bay works with. Start-up | Mondays. Finance | Tuesdays. Advertising.

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Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

Ben's Blog

JANUARY 19, 2011

For the purpose of this discussion, it is useful to think about technology acquisitions in 3 categories: Talent and/or Technology— when a company is acquired purely for its technology and or its people. The acquirer plans to sell the product roughly as it is, but will do so primarily with its own sales and marketing capability.

Acquisition 78

Acquisition Technical Review Intellectual Property Silicon Valley 78

Startup Company Lawyer

MAY 4, 2009

Applications are due by May 10, 2009. Focus on a high tech or innovative sector, such as biotech, cleantech, and information technology. Does it involve intellectual property, model innovation, speed to market, market positioning? Intellectual Property. Possess reasonable training or domain expertise.

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Founder Warrant San Francisco Intellectual Property 28

infochachkie.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

For instance, if a consultant proposes to help you with public relations, pay them a commission equivalent to the greater of a flat fee per story placed or a percentage of revenue generated from the PR coverage. If a consultant claims they can enhance your marketing efforts, pay them based on their direct impact on your incremental sales.

Equity 40

Equity Silicon Valley Cofounder Technical Review 40

Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

It also assumes the entire value of the investment is captured for investors at a sale of the company in the time specified in the term-sheet. 3]   However, if they are built bottom up, they demonstrate and make explicit a range of business model assumptions the entrepreneur is using to think about his business and its revenue model.

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Term Sheet Valuation Dividend Liquidation Preference 68

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

In 2011, the valuation of pre-revenue, start-up companies is typically in the range of $1.5–$2.5 Working within a network of angel investors also expands the pool of expert resources and helps divide the work of screening companies and investment due diligence. million for pre-revenue companies. million to a high of $3.4

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

news.ycombinator.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

The reason feedback - specifically from actual customers - is usually chosen is because it is more on the science side than the art side, but I surely cant knock those people and teams that can deliver product excellence due to vision, luck or art. -- arrel 215 days ago | link. The technical side is fairly easy, and many people could do it.

Stealth 41

Stealth Technical Review Startup Software Review 41

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The subscription box industry is growing rapidly thanks to a steady revenue model and tapping into people’s love for surprises. Marketing and sales plan. Financial summary : Project your revenue for the first few years. Creating a buyer persona puts you in the customer’s shoes to guide marketing and sales decisions.

Business Plan 63

Business Plan Curation Balance Sheet Intellectual Property 63

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 20, 2023

He serves clients across a range of industries on growth strategy, performance improvement, and value creation by harnessing the power of data and analytics, digital culture and capabilities, and modernized core technology. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! That's right. So Rodney, welcome to the show.

Technical Review 66

Technical Review Silicon Valley Generative AI Arizona 66

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. Marketing and Sales Plan.

Business Plan 163

Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

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. This requires a visible focus on the company’s revenue model, the costs to get there, and cash on hand. Funding risk.

Cram Down 269

Cram Down Angel Investor Intellectual Property Venture Capital 269

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. Entrepreneurs impress me when they demonstrate a proven revenue stream before asking for capital.

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Angel Investor Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 161

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Prior to crowdSPRING, I was producer and production manager in the film and television industry and Ross was an attorney in private practice specializing in intellectual property. We don’t just want to make a sale we want to make a difference by providing women with the tools to look their best and an avenue to help others and need.

Entrepreneur 48

Entrepreneur Australia Software Review LLC 48

Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Set a specific time each month to review it , comparing forecasts to actuals and revising as necessary. Financial Summary: Explain your business model, startup costs, revenues, and liabilities to the company. Tailor your marketing and sales plan to attract more people like your ideal customer. Marketing and sales plan.

El Paso 61

El Paso Business Plan Technical Review Forecast 61