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Praying to the God of Valuation

Both Sides of the Table

Between 2006–2008 I sold both companies that I had started and became a VC. If they are private we still have fig leaves that cover us because some rounds might raise debt vs. equity or might fund with terms like multiple liquidation preferences or full-ratchets or convertible notes with caps. If we took them public we are naked now.

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The Equity Kicker returns – now writing about the future of VC and meditation

The Equity Kicker

Between 2006 and 2016, I wrote something on this blog almost every working day. It was a huge effort but I loved it. People often asked me how I found the time, but when you see value in something, you almost always simply make the time. As of last summer, I stopped blogging all together. That big change?

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Will Work for Equity - Investing in Clients - Arizona Bay

www.inc.com

Will Work for Equity. Dave Graham Business Venture Capital Private Equity GlobalLogic Inc. Determined not to miss another opportunity, Graham has begun waiving fees and instead taking equity in clients he thinks have a good shot at success. Theres a huge opportunity cost in not taking equity," he says. Honorees Resources.

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Strengthening Community Ties: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Better Approach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Board Effect

As the details of these tragedies unfolded, the incidents opened up a national conversation about the need to take a serious look at the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion within every organization and walk of life. Dating back to 2006, the Daring to Lead report showed that 82% of nonprofit executive directors were Caucasian.

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What is Brand Equity in Marketing? (How to Become Memorable)

ConversionXL

Coca-Cola has brand equity that makes people gravitate towards it. In this article, you’ll understand what brand equity is and how to build it so your audience reaches for your product, service, or solution over the rest. Why brand equity matters now more than ever. Brand equity. It’s the safer bet. Every day in the U.S.,

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A Look at What’s Fueling Startup Investments in Colombia

ReadWriteStart

However, the 2016 Peace Deal with the FARC , among other efforts, changed its international reputation, leading to a 300% increase in foreign visitors since 2006. They’ve raised $14M from US-based VCs Portland Private Equity and Endeavor. Colombia suffered decades of violence, instability, and corruption.

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Silicon Valley VC Firm Breyer Capital Opens an Austin Office

SiliconHills

The Silicon Valley-based venture capital and private equity firm, founded in 2006, is already an investor in Austin-based OJO Labs and Swivel. “I Breyer Capital has announced plans to open a new office in Austin.