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When Should Startup Founders Discuss Valuation with Seed VCs?

View from Seed

By definition, all entrepreneurs should think that their endeavor is truly exceptional and above average. But, also by definition, that just can’t be the case. They’ll therefore systematically seek to invest in startups at the lowest cost-basis possible. Above-Market Value.

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Signaling Pricing Expectations Early in Seed Investment Discussions

Genuine VC

By definition, all entrepreneurs should think that their endeavor is truly exceptional. But, also by definition, that just can’t be the case. Of course, as a funding conversation progresses from an initial to subsequent meetings, the topic of round structure and pricing become much more natural. Above market.

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The Pre-Seed FAQ

K9 Ventures

So, I took it upon myself as a challenge to put together the definitive “ Pre-Seed FAQ.” Yes, the infrastructure is cheap (to start), but the human costs have gone up dramatically. Q: How are most Pre-Seed deals structured? By definition, yes. Those times are long gone. Mark Suster has written about this.

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The Dos And Don’ts Of Selling Your Business

Duct Tape Marketing

Banks are gonna have different sets of definitions. 07:47): Well, where are they gonna get the rest of the money and what's that gonna cost them? Let's talk about some of the deal structures you've seen. And that's gonna cost me money. So I like the term main Street. What's the debt service gonna be like?

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Cracking The Code: The Bessemer 10 laws of SaaS - Fall 2008.

Cracking the Code

Ultimately, finding a low-cost, repeatable way to show customers how to be successful with your solution is as important as the solution itself. You put into words what we were thinking for our cost of client. Michael Kassing. Let me just say "Thanks". You validated our business model and added huge value to our efforts.

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Piercing the Corporate Veil of Sweat Equity

grasshopperherder.com

But maybe not in all countries and the cost of litigating will probably be more than your tiny share is worth. Not that they were trying to take advantage of me necessarily, but it happened because of the deal structure. This is an extreme example, overly simplified, and some would say unrealistic.

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Why Leave A Six Figure Corporate Job For Internet Entrepreneurship?

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

I believe in maxing out tax advantageous vehicles like the 401(k) and Roth IRA, and dollar cost investing over time in no to low load mutual funds, including index funds. Establishing this website cost me less than $2,000 and a ton of man hours, headaches and heart burns to go with it. Where do I get the money to invest in the markets?