Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2020

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Through networking with other entrepreneurs, you should find one or more to visit that have relationships with this investor. A sample of three views is adequate.

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techcrunch.com

JUNE 22, 2012

Free Startup Docs: How Much Equity Should Advisors Get? Entrepreneurs want to compensate their mentors and advisors for the time they dedicate to helping their businesses grow, but they have no idea how much equity to offer. In particular, Ressi said, the team is interested in reactions to the above equity matrix. Smartphones.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 12, 2012

Okay, so now you have it narrowed down and have determined that you need: Part-Time CTO or Technology Advisor to help guide you and close a bit of the Startup Founder Developer Gap , and Equity-Only Cofounder Developer - the first real developer that will work for equity and produce the bulk of the application. Go to user groups.

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund and mutual fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. High-frequency trading, algorithmic by its nature, is estimated to account for at least 50% of US equity markets trading volume. . But we’re doing it slowly. 2) Raise capital.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 19, 2020

I’ve agreed to: Do a monthly podcast called Equity.District with Rodney on racial equity in entrepreneurial ecosystems and other issues around racial equity in entrepreneurship. Help organize and co-host a Racial Equity conference inclusive of Rodney’s network, my network, and anyone else who wants to participate.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 20, 2020

I asked them each the question, “What are two things you are doing to eliminate racism that I can support you with time, network, and money?” We selected “Practicum” rather than “Summit” or “Conference” to signal that this is a “how-to” experience rather than a “why not” event. It is not a performative event.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Forms of funding. ? Equity investment. Equity investment is the most popular and most talked-about avenue for startup funding. These investments are made instead of shares or equity in your startup. Equity investors. The third source of funding is from equity investors. Stages of Equity-based funding. ?

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Unplanned tech debt occurs because of an unplanned event, often caused by bad development practices, poor technique or poor communication of requirements. – Establish, communicate, and enforce security policies governing passwords, policies, procedures, especially around physical access, network access, email policies, data security.

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Board Effect

MARCH 8, 2022

People generally like to be served by people much like themselves, which is the primary reason for all nonprofits to focus heavily on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Are Nonprofits Making Progress in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a new topic for nonprofit organizations.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 30, 2012

They’ve hosted close to 800 Startup Weekend events in over 350 cities worldwide educating a staggering 57,000 entrepreneurs who’ve created over 5,000 startups. In the U.S, Startup America will leverage its network of 30 startup regions to engage entrepreneurial leaders throughout the country. How it Works.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Through networking with other entrepreneurs, you should find one or more to visit that have relationships with this investor. A sample of three views is adequate.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Instead, buyers are checking out product and service information in their own way, often through the Internet, their social network, or just plain word-of-mouth or customer reviews. Nearly four in five CEOs complained that CMOs can’t explain how brand equity can be linked to recognized financial measures such as firm equity.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 25, 2018

By his sophomore year in college, Patrick Mackaronis had become a full blown young businessman, as he attended school he created live-event promotions and marketing business targeting students over a dozen of the areas universities. Give these people equity to get them on board early on when cash is low.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans. Corporate versus personal growth really becomes a lifestyle decision.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

His goal was to find a programmer who would come in as an early partner and work as an Equity-Only Developer. At that point, you can't really just try to find someone to build it on the side, do equity only, etc. Tech Events / Meetups - There are lots of Networking Events in Los Angeles and Southern California that are techie oriented.

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www.drowningamerican.com

JUNE 22, 2012

Next → How to Hire for Sweat Equity…. We both tapped into our respective networks, asking (almost pleading with) people to join our team and vision. What We’re Doing: We’re currently setting the groundwork for an innovative educational web application that will eventually fuse with social networking.

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Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 15, 2020

– there have also been some major breakthroughs on Bitcoin’s native layer 2 scaling solution, the Lightning Network. Lightning is a network of bi-directional payment channels that allows for instant settlement between parties and routing of payments over a TOR-like p2p network settled in units of bitcoin.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The goal of Giving Tuesday is to tap into the power of generosity as the heart of our global society to promote a sense of dignity and equity. This expansive network collaborates all year long in its mission of inspiring generosity. Exactly how you choose to participate in the event is totally up to you.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

His goal was to find a programmer who would come in as an early partner and work as an Equity-Only Developer. At that point, you can't really just try to find someone to build it on the side, do equity only, etc. Tech Events / Meetups - There are lots of Networking Events in Los Angeles and Southern California that are techie oriented.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 15, 2012

TechStars is running an event called the Patriot Boot Camp in Washington D.C. During this three day event, they’ll get a mini TechStars-like experience. And there will be a ton of one-on-one mentoring during the event by some fantastic mentors. Jerry Johnson, RLJ Equity. Patrick Riley, Global Accelerator Network.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2016

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Through networking with other entrepreneurs, you should find one or more to visit that have relationships with this investor. A sample of three views is adequate.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 27, 2013

Crowdfunding is the process of raising capital by offering rewards to ‘backers’ by pre-selling your product or offering equity in exchange. Let’s take a look at what equity crowdfunding looks like when compared to the traditional capital raising process. You still start with credit cards or savings. You spend more time pitching.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

In fact, according to Schroeder, startup events in the Middle East regularly see more female participation than even those held in the United States – a staggering revelation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2022

You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. Offer low cash early, with bonuses or stock options for milestones, to people in your personal network. The right investors and right time dilemma.

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www.mattbartus.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Equity for Consultants – Keep it Simple! posted Feb 3 in Equity , People issues. ” Are you really going to have a record of each event that caused shares to vest and the backup to determine if they did, in fact, vest? Is it atypical for founders to vest more than 25% of their equity after one year? About Matt.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2019

Fortunately, the business funding gender gap is narrowing, and larger shares of debt and equity capital are going to women-owned ventures, in part because more women are in lending and investing decision-making positions. Offers fee-based training, mentoring, and networking opportunities with commercial and government purchasing agents.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Every investor expects to see some business traction, both before and after a funding event. Investors like to see that you have committed personal funds as well as “sweat equity,” and they like to see real progress at this level. Traction means forward progress. Show personal investment. Become a visible expert.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A systems-wide approach to operationalize diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the startup ecosystem is required and must be built from the ground by communities of color with the support and investment of all. Opportunity Hub is one of those communities forging the path towards true diversity, equity and inclusion.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 30, 2014

This will all become an important factor later when you consider how to split up tasks and equity. To me, everything starts with my personal network. If you don’t know anyone in your own personal network (1st degree connections), try to find the same type of people in your 2nd degree connections. should all be considered.

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Austin Startup

JULY 2, 2019

While this isn’t Capital Factory’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) event or initiative, this was the first of its kind in the DFW area and definitely not the last. We’re proud to be working with local leaders to develop more consistent LGBTQ+ community events that extend well beyond Pride Month.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

This structure offers some of the benefits of traditional equity VC, without some of the negatives of equity VC. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. We don’t have any equity or control over the business….”. “As Key elements: . “We

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 27, 2019

If you’re scared about giving up on control or equity, then read on. Go to networking events, startup events and meetups and talk to people. If you are a solo founder, you may be able to do it all on your own initially but you’re making it very difficult for yourself. Finding a non-technical cofounder.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Here is my list of top ten action items to best prepare you for success in achieving a funding event with angels: Incorporate the business now. The corporate entity lends itself best to the concept of “sharing” equity required by investors, and unincorporated entities don’t get funding. Network to the maximum with investor connections.

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David Teten

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Mike Ryan , Co-founder + CEO, Bullet Point Network. Previously Head of Public Equity and Absolute Return at the Harvard endowment, Head of Global Securities (overseeing equities, fixed income, currencies & commodities) at Credit Suisse, and Partner and Head of Global Equity Products at Goldman Sachs.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Grow our online community, EnrichHER Society , to 10,000 members and have local events, EnrichHER Spark, in seven cities. Investors of EnrichHER get no equity. Equity investing typically is only suitable for high growth companies where an exit is expected. That event was my first pitch competition.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

There’s a guy in Los Angeles that I met at several tech networking events. He wanted to know how to get started and “Could I intro him to a couple of local angels?&# One night after a DealMaker Media event we got 20 minutes together after the event ended. A couple of quick stories / examples: 1.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 6, 2012

Although Syracuse offers a heavy amount of help, students are able to maintain 100% equity in their companies, making this a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurial-minded Syracuse students. Nearly 1,000 young entrepreneurs have been touched by the program, through events, workshops, and conferences. Based in Mountain View, Calif.,

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