YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

After all you are not planning on trying to get even a bank loan, let alone venture capital. What is the benefit of using your product or service instead of your competitors’? They say something like “Our products will be better!” Are you going to offer a premium product and price it accordingly?

Business Plan 173

Business Plan Startup Venture Capital Differentiation 173

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 22, 2018

One of the reasons that we won this firm’s business was our willingness to work with their team to add features to our platform and devote resources to ensure that it met their current expectations, while soliciting their feedback for further product enhancements.

Iowa 113

Iowa Investment Bankers Cloud Software Review 113

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Techventure 2011 – one of Asia’s topmost events for the venture capital community to engage with the latest technology entrepreneurs organized by Asiasons WFG and presented by National Research Foundation (NRF) and Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SVCA) – will celebrate its 15th year on October 13 and 14.

Singapore 162

Singapore Private Equity Asia Venture Capital 162

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 3, 2019

The key is an increased attention to storytelling that goes far beyond product description. They had unique technology, but needed help better explaining why that mattered to buyers who were stuck in the old ways of thinking about network security risk, products and categories.

B2B 170

B2B Sales Cycle Technical Review IPO 170

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 8, 2013

The Brandery provides each company with $20,000 in seed money, training sessions with other entrepreneurs and industry experts, and networking with more than 60 mentors who work with startups to provide insights and help grow each idea into an investable, scalable product. They continue to have success building their teams and raising money.”

Ohio 174

Ohio United States Angel Groups Technical Review 174

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

AI is getting tremendous attention and significant venture capital, but AI tools frequently underwhelm in the trenches. Certainly other AI products add value. However, it does represent a transition from making the raw materials of end products to making end products themselves. Pretty cool stuff.

Technical Review 246

Technical Review Connecticut Algorithm Warrant 246

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2011

“Increasingly, attention is shifting from established Western markets to our part of the world, and we believe Asia will increasingly drive venture capital and private equity activities in the future,” says Eugene Wong, chairman of the Singapore Venture Capital Association (SVCA).

Singapore 198

Singapore Technical Review Technology Incubator 198

YoungUpstarts

MAY 24, 2018

Our product is delivered electronically; sales tax doesn’t apply to us.”. “We The sale of software isn’t subject to sales tax.”. We only have work-from-home employees outside of our home state; we aren’t subject to tax in other states.”.

South Dakota 160

South Dakota North Dakota Wyoming United States 160

YoungUpstarts

JULY 31, 2019

For first time entrepreneurs or new entrants in a market, most initial problems start with failing to meet revenue projections — when product roll out is delayed, for example, or when it takes longer than expected to get revenue traction. Many would argue that even the most theoretically scalable products in healthcare, i.e

Cofounder 127

Cofounder Burn Rate Technical Cofounder Seed Capital 127

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Or do you find yourself pondering over what goes on in the heads of those venture money types? After all, you have an excellent product in the works that is sure to take over the world! Too many times I have witnessed start-ups with very promising and innovative products fall victim to financial starvation,” says Shelters.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Private Equity Thailand Incubator 164

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

If you can check these boxes and convince venture capitalists that you’ve achieved product fit in a market with plenty of room for growth, you have a real shot at securing funding. The market for our product was global, and we had unique advantages in terms of our product and how we distributed it to customers.

Technical Review 140

Technical Review Due Diligence Early Stage Differentiation 140

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

It’s simple; know how to spot potential and use your area of expertise to identify whether or not this startup’s product or service will become a lucrative asset to its audience. Here’s how to spot potential in a growing company when looking to invest: Assess the company’s product or service.

Early Stage 160

Early Stage Cofounder Startup Security 160

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2017

When investors believe in the founders, products, or ideas they will provide companies with funding. However, most investors funding these types of companies understand that they are in the business of utilizing cash to develop their products and are not worried about whether or not they have a going concern disclosure.

San Francisco 133

San Francisco Forecast Early Stage Term Sheet 133

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2016

Sure, companies in the Bay Area – particularly Silicon Valley and San Francisco – consistently receive the highest percentage of venture money nationwide. But a slowdown in venture capital financing and questions about a technology bubble have led to many entrepreneurs and startups considering other avenues for growth.

Canada 100

Canada Silicon Valley San Francisco Technical Cofounder 100

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Today, Sferra leads Hillcrest Merchant Partners, a Toronto-based merchant bank and venture capital firm focused on early stage and mid-market growth companies, which he co-founded with fellow managing partner, Mark Attanasio. That’s the complete package that those in the venture capital world are interested in seeing.

Partner 127

Partner Venture Capital United States Canada 127

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 26, 2016

This includes a number of international venture capital groups which have set up offices in the country, local family offices , and sovereign investment funds. In the end, the key to success is getting the right team together, building a great product, and connecting with your customer base.

UAE 100

UAE Silicon Valley Startup Incubator 100

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Many founders believe that the most difficult part of starting up is in the initial part – meeting venture capital investors, finding the right co-founders or employees, and even building the correct culture for the company to thrive.

Management 159

Management Startup Cofounder Technical Review 159

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 21, 2014

And finally, in Darwinian fashion, competition for market share amongst the venture capitalists as a result of increased numbers of angel investment syndicates will clear the decks of the low-value add venture capital dollars. Clutter includes: toxic people, time drainers, unnecessary events, and non-crucial product features.

Entrepreneur 210

Entrepreneur Startup Balance Sheet Non-Compete 210

YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2019

One foundational principle of the framework is the notion of performing “market-engineering” tasks up front, to ensure you have a reasonable chance of what we call “market-product” fit (without a market, there is no need for your product) before beginning the go-to-market phase. Yes, you must have an innovative product.

Cleveland 217

Cleveland Early Stage Framework Startup 217

YoungUpstarts

MAY 16, 2018

There, he would be showered in venture capital, build a team of similarly brilliant twenty-somethings, acquire millions of customers seemingly overnight, and steer his startup to an IPO and himself to the cover of Inc magazine well before his 30th birthday. All this had to be in place before he tested his product in the market.

Silicon Valley 157

Silicon Valley Forecast Venture Capital Business Plan 157

YoungUpstarts

JULY 13, 2011

A laser-sharp strategy is much more practical, productive, and economical. He is also CEO of Max-Ventures, a venture capital and retail consulting firm, and cofounder and CEO of Max-Wellness, a comprehensive health and wellness retail chain that launched in 2010.

Technical Cofounder 180

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Ohio Florida 180

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 9, 2018

Yet if you are lucky enough to secure venture capital, your chances of success will be quite good. The value of overall venture capital investment in the US is nearly $72 billion , but startups get a very small fraction of it. That’s the angle you should present your product/service from.

Venture Capital 100

Venture Capital Angel Investor Social Media Hosting 100

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 20, 2019

Today, Rose enjoys positions as a member of the Board of Directors at the Tony Hawk Foundation and an advisor at Google Ventures. As with most entrepreneurs, he uses the platform to share his favorite new products and services. Kevin’s Twitter profile is an interesting one to say the least. He’s also very engaging. Final Thoughts.

Entrepreneur 187

Entrepreneur Cofounder Venture Capital Conversion 187

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Competition for venture capital is fierce, especially among startups. Market for the Product. The larger the market for a given product or service, the greater the potential of the startup. Thinking Aloud Al Goldstein startup venture capital. by Al Goldstein, CEO of AvantCredit. CEO Track Record.

Artificial Inteligence 100

Artificial Inteligence Venture Capital Business Model Demand 100

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Moving from idea to marketable product can be challenging. In order to get your invention and business off the ground, you will need to invest time and money on protecting your intellectual property , development, production and marketing. Funding from businesses can include corporate bank loans or investment by venture capital firms.

Intellectual Property 113

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Government Venture Capital 113

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

After all, the show is essentially about pitching a burgeoning business in order to secure venture capital funding. In fact, this is true with any group of venture capital investors. Know who your target market is and be able to explain why your product is necessary. Do the Requisite Research.

Entrepreneur 171

Entrepreneur Exit Strategy Tampa Venture Capital 171

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2018

All these companies sourced venture capital (VC) to launch their companies. Even with Venture Capital, Most Startups Fail. These are the economy’s most productive enterprises—and they’re clearly not new companies coming out of accelerator programs. The average successful VC-backed startup raises $41 million.

Startup 182

Startup Acquisition Portfolio Venture Capital 182

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2020

Going all the way back to Yahoo or Microsoft, the initial products (a directory for a nascent tech called the World Wide Web, and Microsoft BASIC,) didn’t look like billion dollar products at all. a game, we are looking for a product that ends up becoming wildly popular, more popular than anyone thought it could be in the early days.

Finance 205

Finance Silicon Valley Valuation Startup 205

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The stats are now looking better, and even venture capitalists are more prepared to take risks. In 2017, venture capital made a total of $148 billion in startup investments, with 40 VC-backed companies achieving valuations of $1 billion or more, qualifying for the unicorn club. Otherwise, productivity plummets quickly.

Small Business 176

Small Business Silicon Valley Valuation Seattle 176

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 13, 2017

Companies were quick to jump on the technology because it cut production costs. What’s the climate like for venture capital support today in Canada? venture capital market is also very interested in what’s happening on the tech front in Canada, so some companies are getting support from there. Konrad Malik: Ha!

Entrepreneur 113

Entrepreneur Canada Venture Capital Engineer 113

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Your Solution – Use this to highlight the product or service you are building and why it will address the void you see in the market. Be clear about how you foresee your product or service being uniquely valuable to future customers. The Strategy – With the right product or service, describe how you plan to penetrate the market.

Elevator Pitch 154

Elevator Pitch Early Stage Venture Capital IP 154

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 2, 2011

No longer do they have to accept inferior products and dismal service. He or she would often suggest I take the angst-causing product and place it where it shouldn’t go and wouldn’t fit. In essence, you must create an environment, a product offering, and a way of doing business that makes you the company of choice. I apologize.

Cofounder 154

Cofounder Vermont Ohio Brazil 154

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 5, 2019

Venture capital has a big say in which companies and projects see the light of day. Blenders don’t exactly energize an audience, but that didn’t stop Blendtec from developing a popular YouTube channel around their product. Blendtec took its own “boring” product and made it into something for people to talk about.

Valuation 162

Valuation Cofounder Metrics SEC 162

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

The company ultimately sold to Northwood Venture Capital in 2010. I saw again and again the same mistakes start-ups make when trying to get any type of products onto store shelves. How innovative does my product need to be? What sets my product apart from the competition? Is my product in demand?

Southern California 100

Southern California Los Angeles California Venture Capital 100

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 25, 2018

New companies are formed daily, raising huge sums of venture capital to take on the incumbents and put your company out of business. They are products or services, they are engineering or marketing, they are equity or debt, but they are not yet businesses. The game is massive and dynamic. So how do you get into the game?

Startup 100

Startup Cofounder Venture Capital Leadership 100

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

One of the earliest and most critical decisions an entrepreneur must make is whether to self-fund a startup by bootstrapping, or raise outside funding through venture capital.” – Forbes. What makes you so sure that people are going to spend money on your service or product? Today, venture capital is a hot topic.

Bootstrapping 100

Bootstrapping Venture Capital Salary Differentiation 100

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 26, 2016

Small Business Administration lets you organize your strategy into six sections: Company Description, Product/Service Line, Market Research, Marketing and Sales, Financial Projections, and Executive Summary. Making your business plan concise not only will help you stay organized, but it will also attract more venture capital investors.

Business Plan 100

Business Plan Intellectual Property Social Media Small Business Administration 100