The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

pexels A war chest is virtually always a competitive edge in all aspects that count, including employing key staff, public relations, marketing, and sales. When expanding their businesses, most tech startups and the subindustries that comprise the tech industry typically follow this model. Hence they will miss the finish line.

Seed Stage 148

Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 148

Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Even when someone is aware of what a CTO does, they often have limited context due to the wide variety of CTO roles. A chief technology officer (CTO) is a C-suite executive who is focused on scientific and technological issues including web applications, mobile applications, electronic and digital media development.

Fractional CTO 54

Fractional CTO CTO Hire CTO Technical Review 54

Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

If you have a sales model that involves relationship selling to high-level decision makers, you can be sure they would prefer a detailed proposal from you with a request to “sign here.” If, however, you bring them a technology deal that is outside their comfort zone, they literally need it handed to them on a platter.

Term Sheet 48

Term Sheet Technical Review Due Diligence Merger 48

infochachkie.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

If a consultant claims they can enhance your marketing efforts, pay them based on their direct impact on your incremental sales. Such positions include: PR, Sales, Product Development, Lead Generation, Strategic Planning, Fund Raising, etc. Passion Cannot be Outsourced. Pyramid Power. The larger the firm, the larger the pyramid.

Equity 40

Equity Silicon Valley Cofounder PR 40

Rob Go

JANUARY 10, 2017

The most obvious candidates of this sort are the folks who started or led community organizations focused on startups and their respective tech communities. You’ll notice what isn’t on the list is showing that you are great at doing financial modelling or conducting due diligence.

Technical Review 28

Technical Review Due Diligence Deal Flow Early Stage 28

This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 3, 2010

Jason Pressman, Shasta Ventures : "First board meetings always are a bit scary b/c you actually find out what is going on so my advice to both sides (investors and entrepreneurs) is to have no surprises due to a transparent, thoughtful and engaged due diligence process. Different board members have different skills.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Due Diligence Venture Capital Sales Cycle 120