Board Effect

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) values are inextricably bound to the missions of most nonprofit organizations. Boards and organizational leaders who are serious about meeting DE&I goals also establish metrics and measurement processes to ensure that successes and challenges are tracked and reported.

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The Equity Kicker

MAY 3, 2018

Let me start by saying that I’m a massive believer in the power of metrics. However, it’s also true that metrics are not a panacea, with difficulties typically arising when a focus on metrics eclipses the big picture. Over focus on metrics at the expense of meaning, culture and innovation.

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Metrics CPA Early Stage Retention 87

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

Factors to Consider Before Taking on Debt The debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) is a financial metric lenders use to assess a business’s ability to cover its debt obligations. Key metrics to track may include revenue growth, profit margins, cash flow, debt-to-equity ratio, and return on investment.

Finance 131

Finance Technical Review Metrics .Net 131

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2020

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Deferred payments start with stretching the payables period but, more importantly, include giving employee equity in lieu of a higher salaries and negotiating vendor deferred payments out of future revenues. Desperate entrepreneurs lose their leverage and die young.

Burn Rate 310

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

Simple metrics and your personal knowledge of the industry can’t keep up with all the relevant competitive forces. That means that many companies are now forgoing the rush to go public (IPO), in favor of major equity investments from specialized venture capital funds, such as Japan’s SoftBank. You need to be part of a larger ecosystem.

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Software Review Algorithm Global IPO 355

The Equity Kicker

JUNE 20, 2014

A lot of traditional metrics of business don’t account for the changed metabolism and velocity of business due to presence of the network and, more lately, the concept of anywhere computing. There are no new metrics or valuation methodologies on the horizon, so expect to see more hard to understand valuations.

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Valuation Metrics Software Review Technical Review 123

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. An investor had few hard metrics other than the actual financials, and little technology to make the process scaleable. But we’re doing it slowly. 9) Time, market, and exit investment.

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Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

Board Effect

APRIL 15, 2024

The profound impact of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a centerpiece of the stewardship of these organizations; sustained and effective social response and problem solving requires diverse and inclusive governance. Measuring DE&I progress Use tools and metrics. “To

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Up and Running

AUGUST 21, 2014

In this webinar, we take time to discuss the different metrics that startups—and established businesses—should be tracking. In terms of pre-purchase, traffic and content metrics. So I’m going to keep going here, “Pre-purchase, the traffic and content metrics.” Peter, anybody have any questions as I go along?

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Metrics Startup Churn Rate Forecast 84

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2023

At the Agency , 85% of my time was spent navigating bureaucracy and equities, arguing for resources and permission for operations, and dealing with the bottom rung of employees, all while making decisions with little data or data overload. Due to length, I’ve broken it up into a three-part series. It wasn’t a big jump.

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Government CTO Hire Technical Review Advisory Board 177

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Deferred payments start with stretching the payables period but, more importantly, include giving employee equity in lieu of a higher salaries and negotiating vendor deferred payments out of future revenues. Desperate entrepreneurs lose their leverage and die young.

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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. 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. .

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Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The single most important SaaS metric is retention , because cancellations indicate lack of product/market fit, no matter the cause (price, features, severity of need, duration of need). If it cannot be fixed, it means the business is a failure even if other metrics are stellar. Once you’re scaling (i.e. Once you’re scaling (i.e.

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Metrics Retention Revenue Equity 270

Board Effect

JUNE 25, 2023

If you know where your strengths lie and where you need to do more work, you can better control the narrative when you do report ESG metrics. Nonprofit responsibility and accountability regarding ESG metrics is growing and will continue to expand. When these incidents happen, donors, volunteers, and corporate partners take note.

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Securities and Exchange Commission Technical Review Metrics Government 52

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 16, 2020

When you’ve properly valued your business, you can use that valuation as collateral for a loan or new equity to expand operations, or establish another location. A multiple calculates an aspect of a company’s financial value by dividing one performance metric by another performance metric. This is called a multiple.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Metrics such as discretionary cash flow or business revenue are used. So seeing how the metrics in key industries stack up against each other may give you insight into whether your company is performing well or not. The majority of small and medium-sized companies used this metric for their valuation. EBITA Multiple.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Cashflow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Deferred payments start with stretching the payables period but, more importantly, include giving employee equity in lieu of a higher salaries and negotiating vendor deferred payments out of future revenues. Desperate entrepreneurs lose their leverage and die young.

Burn Rate 262

Burn Rate Hockey Stick Entrepreneur Salary 262

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . In the private equity universe, most Partners have primary training as deal-makers, not as managers. (To see the video above, please click the image, and then click on the Play button.).

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Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2021

But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Measuring message delivery in social media is a lot like measuring it in classic advertising, so classic metrics apply. Get attention and reach your audience.

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Social Media Media Metrics Advertising 319

YFS Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Without an understanding of your brand's current equity, you can struggle to set metrics for improvement. Here's how to measure brand equity and build it.

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Equity Metrics Developer Sales 88

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2023

He speaks from a wealth of personal experience in private equity, as well as top executive positions at American Express, Sears, and Citigroup. Focus on two or three pertinent metrics in any situation. Unbundle projects into smaller elements, and personalize the top couple of metrics for each team. by Steven D.

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Customer Miami Private Equity Social Media 350

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Metrics like Return on Net Assets, Return on Capital and Internal Rate of Return are the guiding stars of the board and CEO. As Harvard professor Clayton Christensen noted, these efficiency metrics provided wise guidance for times when capital was scarce and raising money was hard. We legalized robbing the corporate treasury.

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Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 326

View from Seed

MARCH 24, 2021

In this comprehensive template and guide we break down each of the nine core sections in the deck: intro , team , what do you do , is it working , why does it matter (market) , can you be the best in the world (product, growth, financial metrics) , where are you going , what do you want (the ask) , and appendix. ” (Rob Go).

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Seed Stage Hiring IPO Analytics 177

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2012

But very few are talking about how to measure your results, and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Jim Sterne, who has written six books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in his book titled " Social Media Metrics."

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Social Media Metrics Media Startup 245

Board Effect

JUNE 20, 2023

Patient access and equity. Boards will need to avail themselves of help from technology including dashboards and metrics to provide up-to-date information for better decision-making while also increasing transparency. 2. Fluctuating reimbursements. Increasing healthcare costs. Regulatory burdens. Limited resources and staffing.

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Software Review Technical Review Government Community 98

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Deferred payments start with stretching the payables period but, more importantly, include giving employee equity in lieu of a higher salaries and negotiating vendor deferred payments out of future revenues. Desperate entrepreneurs lose their leverage and die young.

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Burn Rate Hockey Stick Startup Salary 120

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Coca-Cola has brand equity that makes people gravitate towards it. In this article, you’ll understand what brand equity is and how to build it so your audience reaches for your product, service, or solution over the rest. Why brand equity matters now more than ever. Brand equity. It’s the safer bet. Every day in the U.S.,

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Equity Marketing Social Media Software Review 94

Up and Running

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Whether you’re simply trying to scale your business or seeking equity investment, having a plan is key. . Keep an eye on these important metrics. As a small business owner, I found these metrics to be crucial to understanding the health of my business from a financial perspective. This is a metric you just can’t ignore.

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Metrics Software Review Forecast Small Business 128

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Managing business growth is more than metrics. You can hire the best salespeople, have great products and define good metrics, but without decisive and innovative managers, the sales organization will not reach its full potential.

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Mezzanine Private Equity Bandwidth Metrics 368

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As you may have seen on the Shark Tank TV show, offering a tiny equity amount for a large investment will not endear you to investors. They need to believe your valuation, based on current revenue and intellectual property, and feel the equity offered gives them a real return for the risk. Emphasize the value and skills of your team.

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Intellectual Property Equity Bootstrapping Valuation 352

Up and Running

JANUARY 20, 2020

I’d learned cash flow in business school, but I had to learn it again, for real, by going to my bank, signing a lien on my house equity, and getting an emergency loan. . Watch these three vital metrics. Pay attention to these three vital metrics. . Don’t let this happen to you. Don’t confuse profits with cash.

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Technical Review Metrics Finance Forecast 132

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Technological Convergence – The global equity market value associated with disruptive innovation could increase to 60% by 2030. A lightweight “agent” with access to logs and metrics can, to start, retrieve relevant information (e.g. and generate a post mortem.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 177

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

These advisors need a stake in your success, like a monthly stipend, or an equity share of the business. Put operational systems and metrics in place early. Most new businesses need three to five advisors or board members to regularly evaluate progress and resource needs, as well as your own leadership.

Marketing 290

Marketing Leadership Differentiation Equity 290

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2010

But very few are talking about how to measure your results, and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Jim Sterne, who has written six books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in his recent book titled " Social Media Metrics."

Social Media 212

Social Media Metrics Media Advertising 212

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

MARCH 21, 2017

Revenue multiples, profit multiples, premium over the previous financing — these are metrics used by sellers to help determine a minimum acceptable price. In terms of acquisition, they ask more specifically: “How can we trade balance sheet assets (cash, equity) in exchange for executing our strategy better?”.

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Balance Sheet Vertical Acquisition Revenue 242

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2019

But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Measuring message delivery in social media is a lot like measuring it in classic advertising, so classic metrics apply. Get attention and reach your audience.

Social Media 246

Social Media Media Metrics Advertising 246

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2023

Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. The auto industry and others have used this model for generations, so business processes and metrics for innovation are well documented. Imitation with continuous innovation predictably drives progress.

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Social Media Business Model Equity Distribution 230