Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2017

Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions. They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. In addition, they serve as a jobs available site for 24,000 startups. Keiretsu Forum.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

I’ll explain this more later, but assume that only a very few high-growth companies with high-power management teams are venture opportunities. So you do a lot of work before you get investors. The rare exception is a special case, in which investors know an entrepreneur well and are ready to invest in them at an early stage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2013

Angel investors are people too. Investors expect you to understand their motivation, respect their time, and show your integrity in all actions. They probably won’t respond well to high pressure sales tactics, information overload, or bribes. Keiretsu Forum. The Founding Chapter is in Silicon Valley, California, (naturally).

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup.

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Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 22, 2019

Most entrepreneurs are aware that securing investments in their companies could be essential to the short-term growth and long-term success of their venture. It can often be confusing to know which investment type might work best for an entrepreneur and business. The question of venture capitalist versus angel investor often arises.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). composed of these investors and management. For you who fit that description, nice work. months from introduction to investment.

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Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

Scott Edward Walker

JUNE 23, 2011

Similarly, if a startup collects sales taxes from its customers and then fails to remit it to the applicable state taxing authority, founders could be charged with theft of state funds. Conclusion This post was originally part of my “ Ask the Attorney ” series which I am writing for VentureBeat (one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs).

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Startup Company Lawyer

MAY 26, 2012

Despite the buzz among entrepreneur communities, various restrictions may make crowdfunding impractical for companies raising money and the intermediaries that facilitate the process. In 2005, Kiva launched a micro-finance platform that allows people to lend small amounts of money to entrepreneurs in developing areas.

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Business Plan Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Are you a first time entrepreneur and looking for angel funding for your startup? It can be tricky figuring out where to find the best investors. As always, keep these key principles in mind while looking for, and after you find an angel investor. Do not go into a meeting with a sales-like pitch.

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North America Angel Investor Accredited Investor Silicon Valley 40

Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder is able to self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup.

Private Equity 69

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 69

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Individual accredited investors in typical angel deals put personal capital at risk for an equity share of growth-oriented, start-up companies. These angel investors generally invest $25,000 to $100,000 in a round totaling $250,000 to $1,000,000. Marketing/Sales Channels/Partnerships 0-10%.

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