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Are Business Plans Still Necessary?

Both Sides of the Table

Many of these businesses were what First Round Capital called FNACs (features, not companies – this acronym has always stuck with me). 66% Net Operating Margins? Tags: Startup Advice startup technology vc venture capital. and the subsequent acquisition sprees of companies like Google, Yahoo!, portfolios.

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Group Finance Director

Transformify

The successful candidate must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in a lead finance role within a start-up environment, preferably within the Technology or Fintech sectors. You must have unfailing integrity and a willingness to adopt a hands-on approach whilst operating at a high level.

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What Makes a Great Independent Board Member?

Both Sides of the Table

The first is that if chosen correctly they should provide operating experience that is relevant to your business that will be represented on your board. The second is that they are usually very experienced operators that can mentor the founding team. VCs most certainly do have skin in the game. Diplomatic?—?A

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