Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2013

Professionals maintain that there is plenty of money for equity in qualified startups, and funding marginal startups via any source will only make more people unhappy. But safely seeking equity investments from the crowd via the Jobs Act of 2012 is problematic and has still not been defined.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

business models. By the end of 2012, there were 85 million iOS and 160 million Android devices in China. Management 101. But the differences are worth noting – it’s a young ecosystem, so startup management tools are nearly non-existent. business models. Of course “copy” is too strong a word.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Professionals maintain that there is plenty of money and equity for qualified startups, and funding marginal startups via any source will only make more people unhappy. But safely seeking equity investments from the crowd via the Jobs Act of 2012 is problematic and has still not been defined.

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Up and Running

JUNE 23, 2015

The business model is innovative and unique, and the business itself serves as a fantastic “how to” example for entrepreneurs looking to start a social, mission-driven business. “It took an enormous investment of sweat equity on both our parts,” Allyson admits. Always be learning.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2013

Based on the latest Startup Environment Index from the Kauffman Foundation and LegalZoom, personal money, or bootstrapping, continued to be the primary startup funding in 2012. Even a small investor in the early days will take a large equity percentage, due to that pesky valuation challenge.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

This seems like an easy topic – debt where there is appropriate cash flow, equity when there isn’t.    And, while debt is less costly than equity, it can bankrupt a company more quickly than more expensive equity might. Business success is the ultimate goal. .  This is an equity example, of course. 

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

Global Sources, once listed in Bermuda and now owned by the private equity giant Blackstone, has been active in Hong Kong since the 1970s and focuses on trade in and out of the former British colony. This works great as long as you have an updated website with a proper e-store or responsive export managers. Kinnek is the newcomer.

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Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

There are so many unknowns at this stage and the only known is that the business model is going to change at least once, or in the current most overused term in the Silicon Valley, there will be a "pivot". If you want to skip to the end of the story, I ended up becoming an adviser and investing in the management company.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

Good investors use the valuation discussions to gauge the business savvy of the management team and to understand their ability to appreciate and deal with economic market forces that set values.   You can vary both valuation and term-sheet assumptions (in the gray boxes) to assess the impact on the values of the business.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

At the same time it seemed that whenever I would have a conversation with a friend, family member, colleague, manager, executive–you name it!–about I have encountered numerous companies with bad customer service, or bad financial management, or unprofessional stuff, you name it. Greene, Land Carroll & Blair PC ! #20

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Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

Kennet has a white paper on that summarizes why bootstrapped businesses are the best. ► 2012. (1). I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. April 4, 2010 8:34 AM. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 20, 2009

  A successfully bootstrapped start-up allows the entrepreneur to retain more equity (Gianforte hung on to 60% up to the IPO) and provides a lot more control and freedom from competing goals of various investors.  October 2012. Managing Company Growth.   Listen to him talk about the principles he applies. 

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

OCTOBER 22, 2012

As you may have already seen , I’ve been breaking down the pitches on this season’s Shark Tank while wearing my work hat as a Managing Director at Lightspeed Venture Partners. The founders have more demand than they know what to do with, and want to raise $55k for 5% equity in the company to buy a second truck.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2012

The Performance Appraisal » October 08, 2012. While it isn't always top of mind for entrepreneurs caught up in the rush of running and growing their businesses, long term thinking, including thinking about relationships, is pretty important. October 2012. Managing Company Growth. Preview | Powered by FeedBlitz.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 8, 2009

  Other times, early success means keeping the equity "in the family" of entrepreneur and colleagues.   Other times, early success means keeping the equity "in the family" of entrepreneur and colleagues. October 2012. Managing Company Growth.   (Remember Vermeer?  April 2013.

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Professor VC

APRIL 11, 2008

Anonymizer raised a small amount of equity and was able to build a business that became very profitable. ► 2012. (1). I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. No comments: Post a Comment.

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Professor VC

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

And now I know exactly where I want to spend my time" "This internship truly provide me an entry point into the private equity world. March 19, 2012 11:12 AM. ► 2012. (1). I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases.

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Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

While currently free to angel groups, their business model revolves around aggregating the angel investment data. There needs to be enough equity to go around for founders, early investors, later investors, and employees. ► 2012. (1). November 22, 2009 2:03 AM. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Blog Archive.

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blog.captainrecruiter.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Im trying to create a technology enabled recruiting service for an unproven business model. Even though the business is making money now, its still a big risk for anyone involved. It's not a question of me being unwilling to work for equity -- I am. ► 2012. (3). Hes right on so many levels. Programming.

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Professor VC

JUNE 20, 2011

I took a look back at our original financial model we presented to VCs in 2004. The business model (OEM through broadband and home security companies for mass distribution) if not specific product functionality has remained largely the same. ► 2012. (1). As I said up front, I have mixed emotions about the financing.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 18, 2006

Whether this sale is going to be an LBO or a Private Equity transaction, or a sale to a strategic buyer, the process of selling to the buyer is critical, and overlooked. The sales oriented CEO needs to manage this process as intently as the customer facing sales process. October 2012. Managing Company Growth. April 2013.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 7, 2006

Of course, this is not a compensation issue; whatever equity deal she makes with each board member should outlast their tenure.). Of course, this is not a compensation issue; whatever equity deal she makes with each board member should outlast their tenure.). October 2012. Managing Company Growth. April 2013. March 2011.

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Professor VC

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Angel investments are highly risky and I would estimate that over 90% provide no return to equity investors. and an investor in Right Side Capital Management (RSCM). February 9, 2012 7:40 PM. February 11, 2012 11:00 PM. April 12, 2012 11:10 AM. April 12, 2012 3:16 PM. April 12, 2012 4:48 PM.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 12, 2006

A mismatch here can result in a smaller amount of investment than the business needs, combined with some limited flexibility to seek more. Underlying this question is really “How will you manage the risk in this opportunity?”. Second, the fundamental question about the percentage for the equity is value.

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maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

Written By Dan Martell on February 2nd, 2012 | Category: Hiring LeanStartup Marketing Metrics Startup Life | 6 Comments. I’m not afraid to pick up the phone, cold call someone, use LinkedIn to find someone who’s recently left a company that might be considered competitive and ask them for advise around the business model and marketplace.

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Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

always focus on the business model and assumptions, but there are too many unknowns to put much faith in the future cash flow projections. One other chart worth noting is the the expected returns from various private capital providers (Banks, Asset based lenders, Mezzanine, Private Equity and VC). ► 2012. (1).

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Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Whether you buy this or not for public equities, the market for early stage private companies has always been wildly inefficient. ► 2012. (1). I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Newer Post.

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Professor VC

JANUARY 20, 2009

million from Lighthouse Capital Partners , which ultimately became critical to our balance sheet and they turned out to be a great partner as we worked through the equity financing process. ► 2012. (1). We drew $1.5 Labels: bootstrapping , CFO , Fliqz , venture capital , venture financing. No comments: Post a Comment. Newer Post.

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Professor VC

OCTOBER 11, 2010

It could come back and hit you in the face during a deposition Make sure that your co-founders have the right skills and commitment before doling out equity. If there are any promises (written, verbal or otherwise) regarding equity, address early rather than later. Labels: equity , Facebook. ► 2012. (1). Newer Post.

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Tim Keane

AUGUST 20, 2009

So, one of my questions for Jason is really if investors terms are "ridiculous," or even if they're not, shouldn't bootstrapping provide a much superior outcome for the company than equity investment?    This is fundamental to their business model.  October 2012. April 2013. March 2011.

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www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Startups for startups – the top B2B tools used by Startups – Includes the list of top 50 startup vendors in 2012 by Vendorstack , a reviews and Q&A platform on enterprise vendors for startups and mid-market companies. Tools for Hackathons – added Dec 2012. Task Management. Project Management Tools.

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