Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2020

Despite the fact that the number of IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) for startups have continued to stay low, I still hear it touted often as the preferred exit strategy. Most startup founders voluntarily exit or are pushed out, and the fun is gone. Everyone dreams of becoming a billionaire overnight.

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Cost IPO Exit Strategy Initial Public Offering 319

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2018

Despite the fact that the number of IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) for startups have continued to stay low, I still hear it touted often as the preferred exit strategy. Most startup founders voluntarily exit or are pushed out, and the fun is gone. Everyone dreams of becoming a billionaire overnight.

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Exit Strategy IPO Initial Public Offering SEC 128

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

You can’t underestimate the importance of selecting an attorney who “gets” your business model, your market opportunity, and most importantly, your fundraising and exit strategy. We shared all of this with our attorney before she helped us write our Operating Agreement (OA), so we assumed we were in good hands.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2016

Despite the fact that the number of IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) for startups have continued to decrease, I still hear it touted often as the preferred exit strategy. Most startup founders voluntarily exit or are pushed out, and the fun is gone. Everyone dreams of becoming a billionaire overnight.

IPO 120

IPO Initial Public Offering SEC Stock Options 120

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Growth Strategies. Office and Operations. Pricing Strategy. Exit Strategies. Strategy and Planning. If youre offering the consultant stock options, youll also want to take into consideration what the exercise price is going to be and how long the options will be outstanding. Franchises.

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Fractional CTO Equity Iowa Technical Cofounder 40

Gust

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

This discussion expands on my Quora answer to a specific question: “ Why were the stock options of MySpace employees worthless even though the company was sold to News Corporation for hundreds of millions? ” The complete story includes a startup-within-a-startup, investments and exits by two VC firms, and some genuine corporate drama.

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Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Merger Vesting 98

www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

Most startups operate close to themargin of failure, and the distraction of having to deal with clientscould be enough to put you over the edge. Theyll only considercompanies that have an exit strategy—meaning companies that couldget bought or go public. The reason is thatinvestors need to get their capital back.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Startup Software Review Angel Investor 76