Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2023

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. Investors call this the seed stage , where money is required to build a market and a real product. It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.”

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Haystack

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Hundreds of new micro funds somehow keep getting into the market. Public investors, cross-over investors, and even traditional private equity firms have taken notice, further blurring the lines of what constitutes true venture capital. More and more angels will be minted as the 2019 IPO class emerges. 3/ Crypto Hibernation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Funding or rollout stage.

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Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 429

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Even though initial stock has no value or market, it is extremely valuable in dividing entity ownership between multiple co-founders, commensurate with their investment, contribution and role. Make sure the government waits for a stock sale to collect taxes. At that time the original split makes all the difference. In the U.S.,

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JANUARY 4, 2018

This week we closed $250M in financing from Silver Lake , the premier technology private equity firm. We just announced a few more things. Late last year we passed $100M in annual recurring revenue. We’re less than 8 years old so you can do the math on growth rates and figure out that we’re on an elite trajectory.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

Practical Strategies For Starting A Business written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Steve Hoffman. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Steve Hoffman, also known as Captain Hoff. More About Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network: Learn more here.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

For the last 10 years China essentially closed its search, media and social network software market to foreign companies with the result that Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Dropbox, and 30,000 other websites were not accessible from China. The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. business models.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2020

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. Investors call this the seed stage , where money is required to build a market and a real product. It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.”

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

A stock, which can also be referred to as a share or equity, is a proof of ownership of a fraction or part of a business entity. They are sold and bought in stock markets such as NASDAQ, New York Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, Japan Stock Exchange, etc. So knowing more about stocks and trading is critical.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2021

Even though initial stock has no value or market, it is extremely valuable in dividing entity ownership between multiple co-founders, commensurate with their investment, contribution and role. Make sure the government waits for a stock sale to collect taxes. At that time the original split makes all the difference. In the U.S.,

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Vesting Dilution Stock Founder Vesting 298

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 29, 2023

The pandemic has significantly increased the demand for access to digital services. Now the pandemic has settled, startups in the region should meet the demands of millions of new customers. Also, one billion new customers can be added to this market by 2040. In 2021, ASEAN DeFi startups could raise $1 billion in equity funding.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

For the last 10 years China essentially closed its search, media and social network software market to foreign companies with the result that Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Dropbox, and 30,000 other websites were not accessible from China. The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. business models.

China 215

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 215

Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The two people who contributed to it, writer Lisa Regan and marketing coordinator Michele Kimble, both sent me notes about how interesting and impressive Beth is. Beth is Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at GE, but her work defies the standard understanding of big corporate business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Funding or rollout stage.

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Incubator Exit Strategy Institutional Investors Angel Investor 236

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 1, 2023

Approach your investment conservatively to best handle market fluctuations. For example, entering a new market that requires offering free trials of products /services to get a foothold requires does not produce cash flow and may even be negative, which should be scaled back. Thanks to Corey Philip, Acumen Equity Advisors ! #7-

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2016

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. At least ten online portals are already gearing up to help regular people buy startup equity, without abiding by accredited investor rules.

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David Teten

JULY 14, 2014

Technology innovation, globalization of markets, and recent market volatility such as the 2008 market collapse are driving painful changes (for some) in the asset management industry. What drove the expansion of the ETF market and who are the players that are taking advantage of it? However, this is about to change.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 21, 2012

Business applications for the iPad are becoming a huge section of the market, as the tablet grows in popularity as more than just a vehicle for Angry Birds. Bloomberg for iPad : To keep your finger on the pulse of the stock market, do what 300,000 other business pros do and turn to Bloomberg to track stocks and analyze market trends.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2018

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. Investors call this the seed stage , where money is required to build a market and a real product. It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.”

Angel Investor 184

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 184

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Equipment -When the number of customers a business has grows from 100 to 1,000, for instance, then there’s a need to get more equipment to meet up the demand. Need to hire more employees to support production, services or marketing. To boost marketing efforts, either by investing in ads, buying delivery vehicles, etc.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The global markets may be moving toward a recession as of 2019. The trademark was invented in the 13th century in England, where government officials mandated that each loaf of bread was stamped with its originating bakery. Economic growth is generally measured by equity, bond, and commodity prices.

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Intellectual Property Portfolio Analytics Equity 92

Board Effect

AUGUST 14, 2023

Legal and regulatory demands and requirements also impact board composition and structure. Cybersecurity risks, requirements for climate change and environmental mitigation, and diversity and equity policies and practices are all part of an increasingly complex oversight job.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 20, 2019

This means for the initial capital investment must be well managed, with a thin line between debt and equity financing. New products and markets. The chase for new products and markets is vivid for all businesses. This helps to check out that all necessary expenses are met, including taxations to the government.

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Start Up Blog

MARCH 29, 2020

Weirdly, it seems many governments (Australia and the USA come to mind) are more concerned with abstract concepts than real people’s needs. How quickly our federal government forgot that if we want the economy to survive, we need to go back to the original meaning of economics and help out households. Go to the source.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2013

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Funding or rollout stage.

Incubator 256

Incubator Entrepreneur Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 256

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2014

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. Investors call this the seed stage , where money is required to build a market and a real product. It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.”

Angel Investor 232

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 232

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Funding or rollout stage.

Incubator 120

Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2012

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Funding or rollout stage.

Incubator 237

Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 237

thebarefootvc

MARCH 4, 2022

Fallout is being felt across the global economy, roiling markets and causing many investors to seek relative shelter amidst the volatility. As with any global crisis, it is also a moment of uncertainty and unease for many market participants. Crypto exchanges debated where they would draw the line with government requests.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2014

" We heard this from many of the Wall Street groups that survived a few years ago only with government bail-outs. Make sure they understand the sense of urgency to address customer satisfaction and market needs. “I Every company needs to promote equity among all employee levels, and relate benefit levels to profit levels.

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Later Stage Early Stage Equity Employee 240

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2016

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. Investors call this the seed stage , where money is required to build a market and a real product. It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.”

Matching 120

Matching Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2013

" We heard this from many of the Wall Street groups that survived a few years ago only with government bail-outs. Make sure they understand the sense of urgency to address customer satisfaction and market needs. “I Every company needs to promote equity among all employee levels, and relate benefit levels to profit levels.

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Later Stage Early Stage Equity Employee 246

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2011

The most common support organization at this level is called a startup incubator or accelerator , and these exist in most countries, usually sponsored by a university, local government organization, or even local individuals. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. Funding or rollout stage.

Incubator 230

Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 230

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2011

It sounded a bit like other special interest groups crying for their entitled government programs. " We heard this from many of the Wall Street groups that survived a couple of years ago only with government bail-outs. Make sure they understand the sense of urgency to address customer satisfaction and market needs. “I

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Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

As I’ve been working in this industry, as Sabrina started out said, I was the Chief Marketing officer of CAN Capital which is a big alternative lender and now I’m the Vice President of SmartBiz SBA Loans. Why does the market have a hard time servicing this underserved market? Why is it hard to do that? Scott: Okay, great.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The findings come from the initial results of a survey of 7,502 small privately-held businesses with revenues of less than US$5 million dollars by the Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project with the cooperation of Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. Positions In Demand. were successful. “If Also, 83.0%

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Small Business Hiring Private Equity Angel Financing 145

Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

They’re looking to be paid properly in the context of the overall salary structure, including cash, benefits, and equity, and to be paid commensurate with performance. Are they consistent with your founding team, are they competitive in the market, and will they not create precedents that you’ll regret in the next round of hiring?

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