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How to Invest in Startups – Indian Edition

The Startup Magazine

It is here that the groundwork is laid and the business model developed. A business plan is drawn up to attract investors and partners. The legalities of starting the business are addressed to create a structure for attracting funding. The business logistics are defined, and a brand identity is created.

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10 Creativity Mistakes Jeopardize Long-Term Survival

Startup Professionals Musings

There is nothing wrong with a focus on making the current business model work better. An even better alternative could be stock options, linked to the long-term success of the company. Avoid the macho concept that only top management can solve problems or address strategic challenges.

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Best Stocks to Buy Now for Long-Term Investors

The Startup Magazine

If you have been trading in the stock market for quite some time now, you are well aware that you have to play every card right to see a solid return on your investments. The importance of going over daily stock market updates is seriously understated. Alphabet (GOOGL) The GOOGL stock needs no introduction. GOOGL and GOOG.

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10 Realities Today Cause Startups To Bypass An IPO

Startup Professionals Musings

The reasons are a lot more complex than the meltdown of key investment banks in the US a few years ago, so don’t expect a big change in the numbers soon, even with recent stock market rallies. In addition, huge amounts of executive time are required, as well as hits to key operational, accounting, and communication processes.

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Canoo: The EV Startup That’s Proving the Doubters Wrong

ReadWriteStart

Company founders originally called it Evelozcity and imagined a subscription-based business model in which they produced electric vans and trucks for people who enjoy outdoor activities. The business has been dangerously close to insolvency for the past year due to persistently high cash burn. Q: Who founded Canoo?

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Why the Future of Tesla May Depend on Knowing What Happened to Billy Durant

Steve Blank

That year, as management tried to coordinate all the operating details across all the divisions, the company almost went bankrupt when poor planning led to excess inventory, with unsold cars piling up at dealers and the company running out of cash. What Does GM Have to Do with Tesla And Elon Musk? But trouble was on the horizon.

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Why a Company Can’t “Be More Like a Startup”

Steve Blank

Initially, a startup has no business model and no market share to defend. If they select a business model that targets industry incumbents, they don’t have to worry about upsetting existing customers, partners or distribution channels. Its employees and investors don’t depend on an existing revenue stream.

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