David Teten

MAY 9, 2012

VCAP©, the first program of its kind, bridges the gap between venture capitalists and angel investor networks and women and diverse entrepreneurs, many of whom have not traditionally had access to these sources of capital. VCAP© Addresses the Gap between Venture Capital and Funding for Women and Diverse Entrepreneurs. competitiveness.

Venture Capital 154

Venture Capital Programming Accredited Investor New York 154

YoungUpstarts

JULY 14, 2015

It may seem counterintuitive but the best way to measure their commitment to your mission is to ask them to invest within the company for equity. Network with a Purpose. By the time you realize it’s a bad fit, you’ve lost months of potential revenue stream development. Do they *get* what you’re trying to do? If not, move on.

Startup 100

Startup Agile Sales Conversion 100

VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2012

Amongst the different types of crowdfunding: Donation, Reward, Lending and Equity, the latter is on the rise as a fundraising mechanism for European startups. investors can then, through the platform, buy small parts of this equity stake. Below is a table of the equity Crowdfunding platforms operating in Europe: Location.

Equity 160

Equity Europe Due Diligence Startup 160

YoungUpstarts

JULY 24, 2018

Smart people find ways to grow and develop in any situation. Read on to learn why everyone should embrace an always-learning mentality, how to develop a personal growth mindset and where to find learning opportunities. They learn from their mistakes and develop resilience. They learn from their mistakes and develop resilience.

Developer 113

Developer Private Equity Global America 113

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

For the last 10 years China essentially closed its search, media and social network software market to foreign companies with the result that Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Dropbox, and 30,000 other websites were not accessible from China. By the end of 2012, there were 85 million iOS and 160 million Android devices in China.

China 327

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 327

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 5, 2012

Marc Andreessen: Predictions for 2012 (and beyond) – [link]. Experienced entrepreneurs preserve equity – [link]. The State of Social Marketing 2011 – 2012 – [link]. Social network addiction around the world (Israelis are the most addicted) – [link]. The ideal product manager – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Like venture capitalists, angel investors normally focus on high-growth companies at early stages of development. Some government agencies, business development centers, business incubators, and similar organizations will be tied into the investment communities in your area. The Small Business Administration (SBA).

SBA 161

SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

For the last 10 years China essentially closed its search, media and social network software market to foreign companies with the result that Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Dropbox, and 30,000 other websites were not accessible from China. By the end of 2012, there were 85 million iOS and 160 million Android devices in China.

China 219

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 219

www.cscyphers.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Some techies have business sense; most generally don’t have a highly developed one. Basically, the kind of technical people you want for a startup — whip smart, adaptable, willing to work long hours for equity instead of cash and highly competent — that person is probably already out there, doing her own startup.

Cofounder 40

Cofounder Technical Review Founder Software Review 40

Growthink Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

As you may recall from last year, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (called the JOBS Act) was passed and signed by President Obama in April, 2012. As mentioned above, equity based crowdfunding was supposed to go live on January 1st 2013. This was supposed to start on January 1st 2013. more on this below). more on this below).

Equity 74

Equity Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Accredited Investor 74

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. This is an equity example, of course.  This is also now an equity situation. 

Finance 83

Finance Bootstrapping Startup Equity 83

keen.io

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

August 21, 2012. For example: Don’t accept equity compensation (stock shares) without knowing the percentage of the company you’ll own. From there, I began googling things like “first employee startup equity” and “startup offer negotiation.” Paul Graham’s Equity Equation. How to Think About Cash vs. Equity Compensation.

Salary 50

Salary Equity Startup San Francisco 50

www.huffingtonpost.com

MAY 10, 2011

I liked Yishan too (he has an incredible balance of technical acumen, managerial talent and emotional intelligence), felt that he would have the time to help me, and persuaded him to take on a 3-month part-time assignment to advise me on building our engineering team, in exchange for equity. Culture - a fun, collegial work atmosphere.

CTO 43

CTO CTO Hire PHP Cofounder 43

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

These trends usually mean that the founders of the company end up with lower amounts of equity and a more complex system of corporate governance when compared to other industries. In the beginning it is essential to establish a trusted network, leverage research partnerships and bring on experienced individuals with industry know-how.

North America 100

North America Singapore Marketing Government 100

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 8, 2018

When you distribute work effectively, you increase your own productivity while developing your employees’ skill sets. Make delegating appropriate responsibilities a key component of your employee development plans. Develop A Positive Work Environment. Then add in flexible time blocks for networking, communication and planning.

Private Equity 127

Private Equity Employee Global Operations 127

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

February 2, 2012. I’ll focus for now on the business itself, there’s plenty of other info on the web if you care to understand the equity ownership or financing history of Facebook and frankly this has been fairly well known for awhile. ==. Filing Date : February 1, 2012. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC.

IPO 100

IPO South Korea Venezuela Revenue 100

www.lanceglasser.com

MAY 13, 2012

Product development. Queuing theory and product development. Customer Equity. Glasser 2007-2012. The company and network of suppliers and allies need to have the best technology for solving the customers’ problems. To further this vector, many companies have business development report to the CTO.

CTO 40

CTO CTO Hire Technical Review Architecture 40

Growthink Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

This amount increased by 80% in 2012 to $2.7 And then from 2012 to 2013, Crowdfunding increased by 89% to $5.1 While the JOBS was signed in April 2012, it did not allow for equity-based Crowdfunding until the SEC approved certain regulations. Develop your list of rewards 11. Promote your project to your network 14.

Accredited Investor 89

Accredited Investor SEC Equity Viral 89

Agile VC

MARCH 18, 2012

March 18, 2012. While Twitter has acquired various client apps like TweetDeck, they let various 3rd party developers pursue the premium service revenue opportunity. Twitter isn’t really a social network. But Twitter isn’t really a social network. 10 July 2012, 7:05 pm Why Do VC’s Have Ownership Targets?

Media 113

Media Advertising Silicon Valley Revenue 113

Agile VC

JULY 11, 2012

July 11, 2012. The names of these once great, now defunct firms may not be terribly familiar today but here are just a few examples: American Research & Development [Boston] –> Founded by George Doriot and depending how you count it, either the first or second formal VC firm in the US. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC.

Silicon Valley 240

Silicon Valley Carried Interest Cofounder Boston 240

99u.com

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Sure, you may need developers and designers, but how about experts on your industry or people with relationships with certain prospects that you cant afford to hire? It is best to have a contract that covers details regarding any form of equity grant or compensation as well as whether or not expenses are reimbursed. Career Development.

Turkey 40

Turkey Dilution Portfolio Exit Strategy 40

www.readwriteweb.com

APRIL 23, 2012

By Tim Devaney and Tom Stein / April 23, 2012 09:30 AM / View Comments. But you can still reel in good people - if youre generous with your equity. Offer them a big chunk of equity, or theyll go to a company thats actually selling its products - and where half of 1% is more likely to one day be worth some real money. No problem.

Hiring 49

Hiring Startup Semantic Equity 49

ConversionXL

JULY 29, 2015

But indirect reciprocity plays a powerful role in online communities, such as open-source development. Perhaps the best application of this current technique lies with crowdfunding developers. Equity-based – Equity returns (e.g., Kuppuswamy and Bayus (2013) analyzed all Kickstarter projects from 2009 to 2012.

Campaign 48

Campaign Reputation Metrics Naming 48

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

Fralic has 25 years of technology industry experience, with significant Internet business development roles since 1996. Prior to joining First Round in early 2006, Mr. Fralic was VP of Business Development at social bookmarking and tagging company del.icio.us as a director in their business development group. through the Yahoo!

Portfolio 122

Portfolio New York Social Bookmarking Philadelphia 122

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

Our model combined fair pricing and advocacy and direct development projects in each of the communities we bought from that would be managed by the communities themselves, thereby creating managerial capacity among the farmers and self-respect. From that life altering event, Ella Bing was born as a family owned and operated business in 2012.

Entrepreneur 91

Entrepreneur LLC Cofounder Green 91

blog.captainrecruiter.com

MARCH 8, 2012

I recently met a junior software developer working for $200/week + room & board at a business geeks house. It's not a question of me being unwilling to work for equity -- I am. But AGAIN LEARN HOW TO CODE; front end, back end and or mobile development - SOMETHING CAUSE NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR STARTUP. ONLY YOU DO!

Cofounder 40

Cofounder Technical Cofounder Founder Software Engineering 40

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

Howard Lindzon is Co-Founder and CEO of StockTwits, a social network for traders and investors to share real-time ideas and information. eBay, DoubleClick, Webex, Real Networks, Exodus, Equinix, amongst many other pioneering companies, as well as covering companies like America Online and Netscape.

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Technology North Carolina Switzerland 128

The Equity Kicker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

It’s no coincidence that these two developments have come together. In an anomalous, parallel development, the 1999-2000 bubble spawned local funds who were able to support these companies to a point, and to introduce them to their Californian counterparts. The former enables the latter.

Silicon Valley 97

Silicon Valley Cost Startup Boston 97

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

However, for most of the rest of us, the analytical skills honed in college or grad school, along with the opportunity to network and explore different fields prove invaluable later. 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. ► 2012. (1).

San Jose 43

San Jose Silicon Valley Las Vegas Venture Capital 43

Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. June 28, 2011 3:41 PM. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Twitter Updates.

Technical Review 31

Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley San Jose 31

Professor VC

APRIL 11, 2008

Not to worry, I was busy working on closing the Series B financing for iControl Networks. Anonymizer raised a small amount of equity and was able to build a business that became very profitable. ► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Babys All Grown Up.

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital Balance Sheet 28

Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? 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. Twitter Updates.

Bootstrapping 28

Bootstrapping San Jose Silicon Valley Software Review 28

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 22, 2009

If you assume a 20% cost of capital (typical for equity, debt is generally cheaper), then getting an upfront payment for one additional year on a $10k MRR contract saves you $24k. Thanks for sharing Sophie Dupont Business Development Director SD-Efficiency Paris - France. ► 2012. (1). Feedburner Network. software.

Software Review 91

Software Review Clawback Sales Salary 91

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. Its amazing how fast this happens, especially in companies with short product development cycles in non-medical industries. October 2012. How much synergy?

Harvest 60

Harvest LBO Investment Bankers Wisconsin 60

venturebeat.com

JULY 12, 2012

2012 Events. Developers. Social networking. July 12, 2012 12:01 PM. The Bing Fund will invest $50,000-$100,000 in early-stage startups, through standard convertible notes (loans that convert to equity at Microsoft’s option). July 10, 2012 6:59 PM. July 9, 2012 2:00 PM. July 9, 2012 11:40 AM.

Detroit 69

Detroit Incubator Technical Review Venture Capital 69

Professor VC

JUNE 20, 2011

had mixed emotions when I read the the press release on the recent funding of iControl Networks. But of course, the model had us requiring only $10M equity to breakeven and to achieve $185M in revenues in 2008 (the magic Year 5 in all business plans). ► 2012. (1). The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Monday, June 20, 2011.

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Term Sheet Venture Capital 28

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

There needs to be enough equity to go around for founders, early investors, later investors, and employees. ► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? We typically invest at pre-money valuations between $1 - $5 million, with the sweet spot somewhere in the middle.

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Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28