Based on its recent funding, the success of its predecessors, and its quick adoption, we estimate a $100 million valuation. post a lot about the value of education, and whether the MBA studies are worth it, so I noted here that Alexa dropped out of the Harvard MBA program after one semester. million. MORE >>

In a previous post, Business Valuation in Divorce is Different, we discussed why Investment Value is more appropriate in the context of family law.  In a Fair Market valuation, the objective is to determine what a hypothetical “willing buyer” would pay a hypothetical “willing seller” in a hypothetical “free market” etc.  Here’s why. MORE >>

The most recent post discussed the structure of a Stock Appreciation Rights Program as part of your ongoing effort to retain and motivate key employees, and as alternative to issuing equity.  The principal advantages of the SAR program are: It provides a clear connection between financial reward and the success of the company. Popell. MORE >>

The next post will discuss the logistics of setting up and managing an effective SAR program, as well as how to structure a cash bonus program that it actually benefits the company, and not just the employees. Put yourself in the position of the buyer.  Of course you wouldn’t, and for one very sound reason.  Not to worry.  Popell. MORE >>

Valuation is an important aspect of VC deal terms, and a major determinant of your ultimate outcome.  I unexpectedly found that it was more helpful to think about the company valuation as an output variable in the fund-raising equation.  The net effect was more money raised, higher valuation and the same percentage of equity sold.  MORE >>