Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Most experts agree that the pace of business change is increasing , and all the business owners I know are struggling to keep up, much less surpass the wealth of global competitors now entering the market. These advisors need a stake in your success, like a monthly stipend, or an equity share of the business.

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David Teten

AUGUST 20, 2019

Many are reporting that they’re seeing a more diverse pool of applicants than traditional equity VCs… even though virtually none have a particular focus on women or underrepresented founders. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

More About Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network: Learn more here. John Jantsch (00:00): This episode of the duct tape marketing podcast is brought to you by the salesman podcast, hosted by Will Barron and brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network. You know, could you look at my business plan? Like this show?

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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. business models. Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.).

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2019

This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. Of course, even lifestyle entrepreneurs want to be happy, and want their business to be “successful.” Business model to maintain lifestyle is the primary driver.

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Austin Startup

MAY 11, 2017

We make a majority of our investments in those sectors and prioritize proven business models. Arena Growth Partners | Venture Capital and Private Equity | Austin, Texas - Venture to Lead™ Aspect Ventures We bridge the gap between your seed and later stage venture so together, we can turn great ideas into great companies.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Hello Alice is a free, data-driven, and multichannel platform helping small business owners on their entrepreneurial journey by providing access to relevant funding networks and technical assistance tools while increasing owner success rates. 9:19] Is there an equity emphasis? [11:06] 2:20] Why the Lewis Carroll reference? [9:19]

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 6, 2012

Follow along as we explore 10 of the most exciting college business incubators around today, and be sure to share your own favorites in the comments: Entrepreneurs Hall @ The RIT Global Village. At Rochester Institute of Technology’s Entrepreneurs Hall, innovation is a way of life.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 24, 2020

Thanks to Mark Woodbury, Minerva Equity ! #12- They will enter into collaborative partnerships with other similar enterprises, forming networks that will compete with incumbent conglomerates. Thanks to Bruno Pešec, Pesec Global ! #14- 12- More due to rise in millennials. Photo Credit: Emma Miller. Photo Credit: Ana Savuica.

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

business model and team. I usually don’t back a business unless there are founders that can build, sell, and service the new solution that is being brought to market. Here are the ingredients: Business model : This is actually the most important ingredient of the five. Momentum has a way of building?

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A systems-wide approach to operationalize diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the startup ecosystem is required and must be built from the ground by communities of color with the support and investment of all. Opportunity Hub is one of those communities forging the path towards true diversity, equity and inclusion.

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David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? VI: Revenue-based financing: The next step for private equity and early-stage investment. VII: Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Howard Schultz brought the espresso bar concept from Italy to the United States and grew Starbucks into a global phenomenon. True, your business aspirations may be on a more modest scale than these world-famous brands. Much has changed since Edison’s day, but sweat equity is still the most effective kind of startup capital.

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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. business models. Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.).

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

The largest ones are Alibaba, Global Sources, DHgate, EC21, Tradekey, Asia Trade Hub, and go4WorldBusiness. 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.

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OnlyOnce

MARCH 22, 2016

We expanded the program later that year with partner companies ReadyTalk, SendGrid, MWH Global, SpotX, and Moz, as I wrote about here. And we decided that with a practical, but social mission, it should be a non-profit, dedicated to creating and managing networks of companies offering opportunities to many more people.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2017

This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. Of course, even lifestyle entrepreneurs want to be happy, and want their business to be “successful.” Business model to maintain lifestyle is the primary driver.

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Growthink Blog

AUGUST 12, 2013

Well, in most forms of angel and early-stage private equity investing, these breakdowns flow from a misunderstanding of the power and nature of outliers. In its simplest form, the Network Effect posits that the value of a network increases exponentially with each new user on it. And that we all should just stay away?

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Austin Startup

JULY 19, 2021

To give a high-level snapshot of the activity in just the investment community alone this past June, ATX Venture Partners closed a $150M fund, 8VC filed with the SEC regarding plans to raise an $880M fund and Mainsail Partners, a growth equity fund based in San Francisco, is planning to open an office in Austin this September ( Source: AustinInno ).

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 20, 2014

Working in the Valley, I took for granted the constant and real time networking opportunities, the volume of deals, and the ability to access nearly every corner of the tech industry – no surprise to anyone who has spent any time in the Valley. Entrepreneurs in Bend. In this region, these are the majority of new startups I see.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 28, 2016

The major misconceptions are that the incubator will help you form your founding team, will guarantee funding for the company and that they will directly invest in your company and possibly take a lot of equity away from the founders. Can the incubator provide seed funding or help connect you to their investor network? .

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . But in business, you want a lot of partners.

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Up and Running

APRIL 24, 2018

The global healthcare industry is in flux like never before. Not only that, but global equity funding to digital health companies reached $3.67 If you’ve never written a business plan before, take a look at these sample medical startup business plans. billion in 2017 YTD (as of May 22, 2017). Wrapping up.

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Altgate

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

For example, you can barter for a service or you can negotiate payment terms or even equity for service. Believe it or not, banking is a core part of some businesses (think PayPal or Zopa), but for most of us, it’s a basic support service to be outsourced. you should be able to find many options for an ad sales network.

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Growthink Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Now, the concept of outliers and how they apply to early stage private equity investment is not a new one. This idea of technological interconnectedness is related - though not exactly the same – as that of the much ballyhooed Network Effect that is so much at the heart of Facebook's astronomical value. Of course not. read more.

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Agile VC

AUGUST 1, 2012

About 6-12 months ago you could hardly throw a rock in the startup ecosystem without hitting a VC expressing their enthusiasm for “mobile” Now the frenzy about mobile has extended into the mass media and public equity markets, though with trepidation as often as excitement.

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Reid Hoffman

MAY 7, 2020

Of course, back in 2018, we did not foresee a global pandemic and associated depression. Black swan is a light name for a global industry destroying asteroid. Blitzscaling made sense for Airbnb because as a two-sided marketplace that connects guests and hosts, its business experiences strong network effects.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 30, 2015

12 – Global Level Strategies. They require a level of global thought, cooperation, and consideration. The idea for naming the company after this concept was to emphasize the need for global level strategies in our field. Lastly, the acronym, LLP, is easy to remember. Thanks to ​Erica J. Image Credit : Hilary Strobel.

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Reid Hoffman

JULY 27, 2021

As opposed to taking a potentially smart risk on equity). The Network May Not be as Valuable as It Seems. Even critics of business school will generally acknowledge that attending a top-tier school helps the student build a strong personal network. There’s no question that going to a business school builds your network.

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Reid Hoffman

JULY 27, 2021

As opposed to taking a potentially smart risk on equity). The Network May Not be as Valuable as It Seems. Even critics of business school will generally acknowledge that attending a top-tier school helps the student build a strong personal network. There’s no question that going to a business school builds your network.

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philipsmith.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Two Tales of "Working For Equity". Working for equity only is, realistically, the way most startups have to get going. a year burn rate and your equity is worthless due to numerous recapitalizations and bridge loans from investors then either you don't get it or I'm stupid to do it. » January 23, 2010.

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Babbling VC

APRIL 3, 2011

I know it goes against your business model :-) but it must tickle you that to some, the sign of success is funding and not a successful business. It injects a layer of beauracry into your business that only government intervention could match. All joking aside VC's and their money can turbo-boost your business.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Holy bad data Batman, and during Global Entrepreneurship Week! Lack of seed capital (home equity lines of credit, friends/family) is a major problem. (Is The new reality of entrepreneurship will bring new opportunities and business models for entrepreneurs and society. The period of adjustment will clearly take time.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

As a globally focused LP in early stage VC funds, we at Blue Future Partners have observed a growing trend of firms investing substantially in software tools, whether developing proprietary solutions or adopting off the shelf tools. 20 years ago, much of public equity investing was done by mutual funds run by a few smart folks picking stocks.

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maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

How to stay lean and iterate quickly while you’re building a two sided marketplace, especially when “network effect” and “critical mass” are the two main focuses? Spend 20% of your time building a network of advisors that can help you. Warning: Typos, run-on sentences, and crappy formatting.

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The Equity Kicker

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Here are a few things I think worth considering: the first is that like the early days of multichannel television, new networks are being built on platforms like YouTube. These are not just channel brands like MTV and Nickleodeon, but networks like Viacom. Youtube is enabling brands and talent to engage directly with their fans.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 3, 2023

Private equity firm Alta Semper Capital has provided a financing injection of twenty million dollars to the e-health business MyDawa, which is based in Kenya. At the moment, MyDawa is capable of providing in-person and online consultations, in addition to laboratory services and a network of walk-in pharmacies and health centers.

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