Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 15, 2013

When David Cohen and I came up with the idea for the Global Accelerator Network (GAN) in 2010, we counted roughly 100 accelerator programs around the US that were founded following the Techstars model. From that initial outreach, 16 high quality accelerator programs joined us to launch the network. Others are not.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

On the chance that you’re not familiar with Giving Tuesday, it’s a global movement that inspires people and businesses to give donations or enact positive change to transform their communities and the greater world. This expansive network collaborates all year long in its mission of inspiring generosity. About Giving Tuesday.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 11, 2021

the world’s largest senior care network and technology platform which recently acquired global home care provider Home Instead , today announced it has raised $70 million in Series E funding and $300 million in debt financing. The round brings Honor’s total equity funding to date to $325 million and values the company at over $1.25

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Technical Review Engineer Finance Technology 62

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2020

In his new book, “Tech Debt 2.0 : How to Future Proof Your Small Business and Improve Your Tech Bottom Line” , senior global business and technology executive Michael C. Along with lack of oversight, outdated software or hardware, inadequate cybersecurity, or one bad tech investment could seal the demise of a small enterprise.

Technical Review 246

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

From traditional equity VC, Flexible VC borrows the option to pursue and reap the rewards of an outsized exit. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share. Equity Ownership. Yes, typically preferred equity. On average, founders own just 43% of equity by Series B , declining thereafter. Flexible VC 102: Variations.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

With the pandemic, climate crisis, global economic shifts and rapidly changing consumer markets, it is clear that many businesses of today will no longer be relevant tomorrow. Remuneration will reflect the stage of the startup but it’s generally at a rate of about $500-1000 a meeting or directors might be paid in equity at about 0.5-0.75%

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Software Review New Zealand Due Diligence 88

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.

Entrepreneur 371

Entrepreneur Equity Dilution LLC 371

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 30, 2012

The class is organized, led and delivered by Startup Weekend , the global non-profit that teaches entrepreneurs how to launch a startup in 54 hours. 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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The Startup Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

These platforms can provide the necessary financial backbone to launch your ideas on a global platform. One compelling benefit these free crowdfunding sites offer is the sheer global reach they possess. While you get funding for your project, backers in return receive rewards or equity depending on the type of crowdfunding.

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Haystack

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Technology is, like water, flowing and seeping into nearly every sector and eventually into most of the global economy. Public investors, cross-over investors, and even traditional private equity firms have taken notice, further blurring the lines of what constitutes true venture capital. 4/ Global Trade Wars Are For Real.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

“ Startup Rising ” is an excellent read for those involved with or interested in global entrepreneurship ecosystems, and especially relevant for those who intend to build businesses or expand into the region.

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Eric Friedman

DECEMBER 27, 2021

4/ Streaming equity – venture funds + employee stock becomes more liquid. 7/ SaaS roll-ups and micro-private equity become huge. There is also a network effect of portfolio companies with early GPs. Since there just isn’t enough to go around, I see the price moving up. I was totally wrong here. Bonus: Maybe I do this.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Most experts agree that the pace of business change is increasing , and all the business owners I know are struggling to keep up, much less surpass the wealth of global competitors now entering the market. These advisors need a stake in your success, like a monthly stipend, or an equity share of the business.

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Marketing Leadership Differentiation Equity 290

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Every startup needs to start their funding search looking for grants, with no equity dilution, as well as contests and foundations. They have connections to industry associations and entrepreneur organizations that can kick-start your networking efforts, both locally and globally.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 4, 2011

Online platforms that connect startups and entrepreneurs are common, but one that connects private equity professionals? But DealMarket ( www.dealmarket.com ), launched in March this year, looks set to be the way that private equity and investment types will work in the future. “It is based on our own extensive experience.

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David Teten

MAY 14, 2013

I’m giving a talk next month on “ How Private Equity Funds Raise Capital and Source Deals with Social Media” at Terrapinn’s Private Equity Latin America & Real Estate Latin America conference in Miami. Review professional and personal lives of management; Talk with firm’s network: customers, competitors, suppliers.

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Private Equity Social Media Equity Media 114

Feld Thoughts

JULY 15, 2012

Jerry Johnson, RLJ Equity. Patrick Riley, Global Accelerator Network. George Solomon, George Washington University. Glen Hellman, Driven Forward. Hannibal Bray, Infraredx. James Chung, George Washington University. Jeff Reid, Georgetown. Jeremy Gocke, Fliptu.com. Jim Booth, Orbotix. Jim Brinksma, Visible Arbitrage.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

We spent our future since the equity was artificial. The IMF just raised its global growth forecast from 2.5% It is also a result of pent-up demand. In the following post I argue that this increased pace may be temporary. Consumer spending is where I’m dubious. So why the ’09 bounce? See point 2 below.

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David Teten

AUGUST 20, 2019

Many are reporting that they’re seeing a more diverse pool of applicants than traditional equity VCs… even though virtually none have a particular focus on women or underrepresented founders. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Hello Alice is a free, data-driven, and multichannel platform helping small business owners on their entrepreneurial journey by providing access to relevant funding networks and technical assistance tools while increasing owner success rates. 9:19] Is there an equity emphasis? [11:06] 2:20] Why the Lewis Carroll reference? [9:19]

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Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 22, 2019

But you only have to talk to people from high inflation countries like Argentina or Venezuela to understand the appeal of a globally-accessible and permissionless digital currency. Given the stability of the US dollar, Bitcoin’s value proposition as a store of value may not be easy to grasp for the mainstream user in the U.S.

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Venezuela Argentina China Technical Review 68

David Teten

MAY 9, 2012

VCAP©, the first program of its kind, bridges the gap between venture capitalists and angel investor networks and women and diverse entrepreneurs, many of whom have not traditionally had access to these sources of capital. HBSAANY’s investment in VCAP© was inspired in part by the Harvard Business School U.S. competitiveness.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The $130 million Series D investment round was co-led by New York-based global private equity and venture capital firm Insight Partners and Hanaco Venture Capital. The creator economy has changed the way we, as a society, experience social networks. It’s safe to say Lightricks meet all of these criteria down to a tee. .

Private Equity 167

Private Equity Developer Venture Capital Merger 167

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2020

Every startup needs to start their funding search looking for grants, with no equity dilution, as well as contests and foundations. They have connections to industry associations and entrepreneur organizations that can kick-start your networking efforts, both locally and globally.

Arizona 310

Arizona Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Dividend 310

Austin Startup

MAY 11, 2017

Arena Growth Partners | Venture Capital and Private Equity | Austin, Texas - Venture to Lead™ Aspect Ventures We bridge the gap between your seed and later stage venture so together, we can turn great ideas into great companies. The companies are actively vetted, coached and advised by our network. That drives every decision we make.

Private Equity 48

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Seed Stage 48

David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? VI: Revenue-based financing: The next step for private equity and early-stage investment. VIII: The Leading Flexible VCs, With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing.

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Equity Revenue Cofounder Colorado 78

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

The largest ones are Alibaba, Global Sources, DHgate, EC21, Tradekey, Asia Trade Hub, and go4WorldBusiness. Global Sources, once listed in Bermuda and now owned by the private equity giant Blackstone, has been active in Hong Kong since the 1970s and focuses on trade in and out of the former British colony.

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David Cohen

JUNE 18, 2022

That’s why, this Juneteenth, I’ve invited Makisha Boothe, Founder and Head Business Coach of Sistahbiz Global Network , a business accelerator for Black women entrepreneurs, to write this guest post which I invite you to help amplify. I also wanted to take a more “Harriet Tubman” approach to my equity work.

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Kansas City Kansas Equity Deal Flow 136

YoungUpstarts

MAY 4, 2016

The family name can also be leveraged in networking and investment circles for means beyond the firm, and allow the family to extend their ventures outside a primary identity. The Rothschilds famously utilized their network of operations on different continents to amass one of the largest fortunes in Europe.

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Technical Review Private Equity Non-Compete Reputation 100

The Entrepreneurial Mind

MAY 27, 2014

DevDigital began as company that bought used Internet network assets, such as routers and switches, from distressed companies at a steep discount. The company would refurbish this hardware and resell it to small independent network companies. Eventually the company moved into the actual operation of digital networks.

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Tennessee Nashville India Software Review 60

Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

And even other strong, but perhaps not standout, companies like Active Network and Demand Media completed their own offerings. But if you read the whole article you glean more insight… the entire public equity markets have sunk in the last 3-4 months. The global macro conditions could weigh heavily on the IPO market for awhile.

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IPO Marketing Silicon Valley Private Equity 100

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

More About Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network: Learn more here. John Jantsch (00:00): This episode of the duct tape marketing podcast is brought to you by the salesman podcast, hosted by Will Barron and brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network. Check out the duct tape marketing consultant network. Like this show?

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San Francisco Technical Review Incubator Silicon Valley 96

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Abraham: As a company we truly believe in justice and a DE&I space (diversity, equity and inclusion) and help leaders understand the importance of diversity and inclusion of different cultures, whilst still creating a sense of unity by appreciating the differences. TSM: How is your company impacting the world/your clients?

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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.

Partner 55

Partner Cofounder Technical Cofounder Equity 55

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. Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.). business models. business models.

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China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 326

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2019

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.

Startup 194

Startup Equity Dilution LLC 194

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 6, 2012

Follow along as we explore 10 of the most exciting college business incubators around today, and be sure to share your own favorites in the comments: Entrepreneurs Hall @ The RIT Global Village. At Rochester Institute of Technology’s Entrepreneurs Hall, innovation is a way of life. This article was first posted in Best Colleges Online.

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