David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

This structure offers some of the benefits of traditional equity VC, without some of the negatives of equity VC. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. We don’t have any equity or control over the business….”. “As Bigfoot Capital. Key elements: . “We

Revenue 60

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Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Here’s the punchline: if you run your company as if you have closed a VC equity financing round even though you actually closed a convertible debt round, you’ll be in much better shape when it comes time to raise your Series A financing. So why would you treat your debt investors (somewhat) like equity investors?

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Burn Rate Equity Software Review Early Stage 152

Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2019

Fortunately, the business funding gender gap is narrowing, and larger shares of debt and equity capital are going to women-owned ventures, in part because more women are in lending and investing decision-making positions. Federal government agencies require SBA-approved certification as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2021

These days, though, getting the financing for a startup doesn’t have to be the herculean task it once was. Generally, it also allows potential consumers to get a share of the business — whether through equity or an actual tangible item or product itself — to bolster confidence in the brand.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. And when the government tools to detect encrypted VPN’s get more sophisticated, (as it did last year), Chinese users just use stealthier tools.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

Many people who want to start a business believe they will be able to get grants or loans to help them finance the venture. Part of a venture feasibility study is to look at what financial resources are already available in personal bank accounts, equity in a home, life insurance, family and friends or from selling assets.

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

But once entrepreneurs have their initial team and product in place, a few smart advisors around the table and the social proof required to attract great talent, why would they raise additional dilutive equity capital if they can raise non-dilutive capital through the sale of tokens? Shift of value from equity holders to token holders.

Early Stage 20

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Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

But once entrepreneurs have their initial team and product in place, a few smart advisors around the table and the social proof required to attract great talent, why would they raise additional dilutive equity capital if they can raise non-dilutive capital through the sale of tokens? Shift of value from equity holders to token holders.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 1, 2023

Make a budget and keep a close watch on the finances , ensuring that there are no unnecessary expenses. Thanks to Corey Philip, Acumen Equity Advisors ! #7- You should think about switching loans from private ones to others like disaster relief and non-government grants. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

This article will focus on the impact of hospitals in that equation, specifically those public health system owned and controlled by local Governments. [2]. Further into their lifecycle, though, they found themselves beholden to certain financial and governance handicaps. Hospital System Roots. Unions often cast an outsized presence.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. And when the government tools to detect encrypted VPN’s get more sophisticated, (as it did last year), Chinese users just use stealthier tools.

China 218

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 218

The Equity Kicker

MARCH 20, 2013

I think I’m right in saying that this is the first guest post we’ve ever had on The Equity Kicker and it’s from my partner Simon Cook who has a few things to say about the budget. If you think the government should be supporting startups and want to know more about how they should go about it then read on.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 4, 2019

Grab a group of friends and tour the latest and greatest of Austin’s startup community. We don’t know of any other location in DC or elsewhere in the country where multiple government innovation groups are colocated together with startups to create their own center of gravity. Wednesday, March 13 Every day 10:00am-5:00pm.

Silicon Valley 50

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

If you are self employed you must be very diligent about your finances. For instance, if you are looking to purchase a home and want a home equity loan it may be more difficult for you to secure a loan. This has left many of us overwhelmed and stressed out about our finances. What Do You Need? How Do I Know If I Am Eligible?

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Board Effect

JANUARY 26, 2022

That’s exactly what happened with environmental, social, and governance (ESG), a movement that’s been swift and thriving across all organizations. Those who understand the role of ESG know that it’s critical to the communities they serve. Investment & finance. Investment & finance. Diversity & affordability.

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Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

Hopefully I’ll be able to add some value with some of the financing needs that your businesses may need. Then we look at what the small business financing needs. “How do I tackle my financing needs as a startup?” I think there is a process where you can participate via Twitter, or ask questions.

Small Business 89

Small Business SBA Finance Bankruptcy 89

David Teten

JULY 14, 2014

What that means is that a traditional 80% / 20% equity bond portfolio is set to lose a lot more money in a crisis than most investors are comfortable with. David Teten : Not only investors but also the government is thinking about how better to manage the risks and volatility of the asset management industry.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your entrepreneurial control. Increasing government regulations. Consider the recent example of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. Loss of control.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your entrepreneurial control. Increasing government regulations. Consider the recent example of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. Loss of control.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 30, 2014

identify financing vehicles before you need them. They add mentors and additional services and some offer free space in exchange for equity. Accelerators take teams with fairly focused ideas and offer a formal 3-4 month program of tutoring/mentoring with seed funding in exchange for equity. It has density,” he said.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2011

They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your entrepreneurial control. Increasing government regulations. Expensive new IT systems, consultants, and investment bankers are usually required.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 19, 2012

Microfinancing, a type of financial service designed for people with little in the way of capital or collateral, is offering a way for poor people to finance their businesses and lift themselves out of poverty. However, there is debate in the microfinance community as to whether their services should be for-profit or not-for-profit.

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Bangladesh Government Global Community 174

Gust

JULY 18, 2012

Perhaps no better example exists than the term “ Corporate Governance.” Framed that way, “corporate governance” starts seeming a lot less dry and academic. ” Typical governance structure (Sony Corporation).

Stock Options 188

Stock Options SEC Stock Government 188

Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Are they running from high prices, high taxes, dysfunctional government, and wildfires? All of the investors, all of the big companies, all of the government groups?—?they Our community colleges are excellent as well, including the Alamo Colleges, Austin Community College, the Dallas College and the Lone Star Community College.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 17, 2012

On arrival, a government program called Start-Up Chile handed him $40,000, no equity required. The government wants to bring in foreign entrepreneurs to interact with the business community," Davis says. It's the plight of every startup: mucho trabajo, poco dinero. What to do? They raised $1.6

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 19, 2019

In order for you to make the most of your time, we’ve organized this year’s sessions into four tracks that will let you make targeted choices: Enterprise and Government ; Startup ; Nonprofits and Lean Impact ; and a new Lean Startup Core Concepts track.

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Lean Programming San Francisco Silicon Valley 68

Up and Running

JULY 16, 2015

The good news is that there are more routes to financing available to businesses of all sizes in the U.K. The effect has been widespread, but one predictable consequence is a groundswell of demand for credit, loans, and cash flow finance solutions amongst the U.K.’s than ever before. s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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The Equity Kicker

JULY 8, 2019

Most investors thought of their job as picking good companies and making sure governance was strong. The output takes the form of events where portfolio execs can meet each other, online communities where they can share knowledge and blog posts and talks from experts to disseminate best practice. Low handicaps weren’t good!

Portfolio 84

Portfolio LP Venture Capital Partner 84

Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

At the early stages, raising the first $2m tends to be straightforward in most geographies that have meaningful startup communities. Do you see a substantial uptick in private and growth equity in the market? . In 2015, there was a huge influx of hedge fund, crossover, and private equity investors doing late stage rounds.

Venture Capital 70

Venture Capital Private Equity Early Stage Valuation 70

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

DoubleVerify recently grabbed headlines for its latest funding round of $33 million led by JMI Equity and Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), based on a $200 million valuation. Amongst the award winners is DoubleVerify , an Israeli startup providing advertising verification services.

Silicon Valley 87

Silicon Valley Valuation Equity Advertising 87

The Equity Kicker

MARCH 21, 2017

What we need here is government intervention. The startup community has taken the ‘go big or go home’ mantra so much to heart that good mid-level outcomes – including exits in the hundreds of millions – aren’t seen as sufficiently ambitious. Recognise that the system is imperfect, but not broken.

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San Francisco Cap Table Angel Investor Valuation 90

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

For nearly 15 years I had analytical, numbers-driven jobs in finance and banking, working for some of the world’s largest banks. I wondered what it would be like if the companies that purchased the coffee paid fair wages for the product and engaged in the developmental issues of importance in those communities.

Entrepreneur 91

Entrepreneur LLC Cofounder Green 91

Business Plan Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Governance: Many governance issues can be addressed in the social enterprise’s corporate bylaws. Similar to a non-profit, there is the heightened responsibility for moral governance of your organization as to fulfilling the organization’s mission.

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Vesting Government Stock Salary 51

Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 15, 2020

Robert believes in "the powerful idea of self-reliance and this idea that you should know how to take care of yourself, and your family, and your community." It really started to get the attention of the scientific community. As he explains, it also has "a diversified bottom line where it's not just about near-term profits.

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Technical Review Software Review Finance Technology 68

This is going to be BIG.

MAY 10, 2021

I trust her to hear out the community, gather all the data, and, unlike our current Towering Ineptitude, actually make a decision—one that she believes is right for New York, not just politically popular. That’s the thing about someone who is a government systems wonk. Kathryn is exceedingly practical. Bike lanes. Property taxes.

Campaign 144

Campaign New York Minneapolis New York City 144

Steve Blank

MARCH 19, 2020

And the minute he talks about financing I shut up and take notes. Our first priority is the health and safety of our families, employees, customers and communities. Award equity to employees equal to the value of their reduced salaries. Some companies, and perhaps some governments, may default. Action This Day.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 3, 2012

corbett3000 : Peter Corbett, CEO of iStrategyLabs discusses engaging communities through innovation on @corbett3000. ibarguen : Follow along with Alberto Ibarguen, Knight Foundation CEO, as he discusses the promotion of informed and engaged communities. Foundations, Associations & Non-Profits. mtbert : Mark T.

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