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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Our categorization is not a technical one. This structure allows for alignment on the front end, and real-time flexibility for performance metrics,” says Samira Salman , a family office investor and advisor. . Eligible for favorable treatment under Qualified Small Business Stock exemption, if structured as equity.

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Where to Get Feedback on Your Business Pitch

Up and Running

Dune Sciences] asked at least three of the member investors to drop by their offices in the week or two preceding the due diligence and pitch session,” says Tim. We always used advisors or mentors to vet numbers and the block and tackle items within a pitch.”. Head down to your local Small Business Development Center.