Gust

OCTOBER 21, 2011

This week we move on to something near and dear to the hearts of entrepreneurs and investors alike: The exit, more formally known as a “ liquidity event.” Readers joining this series in progress may find it helpful to download the sample term sheet from my firm’s website and review the earlier posts covering the basics.

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Finance Pre-Money Valuation Term Sheet Liquidity Event 79

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JUNE 27, 2011

Most entrepreneurs would love to be in a position to have to decide! You’re skipping a step — trying to decide if the deal is even plausible — but how can you decide that if all you’re doing is thinking about the other side? It’s not the number, it’s the whole term sheet. At what price?

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Sales Term Sheet Stock Deal Structure 235

grasshopperherder.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

As such, you should make sure to think of the proposals as an investor and get a reasonable term sheet. Not that they were trying to take advantage of me necessarily, but it happened because of the deal structure. Instead of putting in money, you’re putting in time. Here are some of my favorite things to avoid.

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Sweat Equity Equity Cofounder Non-Compete 41