Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2020

How complex is the capitalization table? Is there a real customer willing to give a testimonial? Don’t be sidetracked by potential customers in the middle of a free trial, or friends of the founder. Think twice before you jump in.

Technical Review 436

Technical Review Due Diligence Sweat Equity Burn Rate 436

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

How complex is the capitalization table? Is there a real customer willing to give a testimonial? Don’t be sidetracked by potential customers in the middle of a free trial, or friends of the founder. Think twice before you jump in.

Sweat Equity 207

Sweat Equity Burn Rate Technical Review Intellectual Property 207

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2016

How complex is the capitalization table? Is there a real customer willing to give a testimonial? Don’t be sidetracked by potential customers in the middle of a free trial, or friends of the founder. Think twice before you jump in.

Sweat Equity 120

Sweat Equity Burn Rate Technical Review Intellectual Property 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2015

How complex is the capitalization table? Is there a real customer willing to give a testimonial? Don’t be sidetracked by potential customers in the middle of a free trial, or friends of the founder. Think twice before you jump in.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Due Diligence Sweat Equity Burn Rate 120

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2013

“The alternatives to Worthworm are spending hours upon hours customizing a spreadsheet that a seasoned investor is unlikely to accept as credible if for no other reason than the valuation method applied, or spending thousands of dollars with a valuation firm.

Pre-Money Valuation 150

Pre-Money Valuation Web Technical Review Angel Investor 150

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Customer References. Capitalization Table and Shareholder Roster. What kind of people make great customers for him? Financial Model and Balance Sheet (even if there are zeros across the board). Management Resumes and Organizational Chart. Personal References. Social Security Numbers (for background checks). Stock Option.

Angel Investor 159

Angel Investor Technical Review Software Review Accredited Investor 159

David Teten

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Enter Raul: This capital table startup options valuation model was created with the purpose of valuing options for an illiquid, early-stage start-up. I’m hopeful that they will change their minds soon enough after getting some external validation from potential customers!).

Employee 155

Employee IRR Startup Mexico 155