Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2016

Here are seven lessons I’ve accumulated from real life experiences on how crowdfunding can lead you astray -- and guidance on how to offset these potential negatives: Keep your attention on the business model as well as the solution. Be prepared to manage a crowd of inexperienced investors. Keep all IP details close to the vest.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Crowdfunding, on the other hand, opens the investment door online to almost anyone who is willing to bet on a new product or service with an investment, typically for a chance to be first in line for the offering, and willing to forgo any equity or management position in the company. Business-to-business products need professional investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2011

But from my perspective representing investors, this approach falls short on several counts: Focus is on the product, not the business model. The key success factors of the business model (how you make money), management expertise, and financial projections will likely get overlooked.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2010

But from my perspective representing investors, this approach falls short on several counts: Focus is on the product, not the business model. The key success factors of the business model (how you make money), management expertise, and financial projections will likely get overlooked.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

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