YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 11, 2020

Amidst the outbreak, governments across the region, such as Singapore have been promoting the use of digital finance as a means to minimise physical contact and stamp the spread of the virus, channelling more monetary support for the growth of e-payments and digital financial solutions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

Finance has homes in New York, Hong Kong, and London. Finding talent and financing isn’t the only hurdle to overcome on the road to startup success. Today, Silicon Valley is the consumer and enterprise software capital of the world. Energy is still the domain of Houston and Dubai. The list goes on and on. How can you get exposure?

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View from Seed

APRIL 14, 2020

With greater perceived risk to follow-on financing rounds, having a co-investor that can share the load of a second seed or a small series B round will be more attractive. This may be positive in some ways, but I think will hurt some of the interest in super innovative deep tech projects due to high perceived downstream financing risk.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This is a positive in uncoupling them from a dependency on a single company or boss, but the downside is that they have to suddenly manage all facets of a business, including finances, strategy, and savings for the future. They are always ready to move on to the next big opportunity as markets change.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2022

Obviously, these companies still need money to get started, or finance growth, just like a for-profit company. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a nonprofit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. Individual and institutional philanthropy.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This power is wielded through a combination of a country’s diplomacy, information, its military capabilities, economic strength, finance, intelligence, and law enforcement. In class 1 , we learned that national power is the sum of all the resources available to a state to pursue its national objectives and interests.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2021

Idea people must surround themselves with people who build momentum and get things done, including production, marketing, finance, and sales. Unfortunately for them, building a business is all about implementation. As an example, I worked with Bill Gates early on, but I fear he may have failed without partners Steve Ballmer and Paul Allen.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In reality, the financing valley of death tests the commitment, determination, and problem solving ability of every entrepreneur. It’s the time when you create tremendous value out of nothing. It’s what separates the true entrepreneurs from the wannabes.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 16, 2020

Unlike in the 20 th century where most VC’s financed hardware, software and life sciences, today therapeutics, diagnostics , and medical devices , are funded via VC firms that specialize in only those domains. If you’re thinking of starting a company, get to know the VC’s. They are different depending on the type of startup you’re building.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In this model, often called micro-financing or peer-to-peer lending (P2P), people contribute with the intent to create a pool for all to borrow against. No startup ownership or financial return should be expected, but contributors can enjoy the satisfaction of furthering non-profits or causes with a passion to change the world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2021

David is still one of the most active angel investors in New York, and also the CEO of Gust , which is an online platform for startup financing used by 800,000 entrepreneurs over the years, providing access to 85,000 angel investment professionals. Rose, according to his classic book, “ Angel Investing.”

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Offering customer financing options can bring many benefits to businesses, including increased sales, increased customer loyalty, improved cash flow, and reduced risk. The post Customer Financing 101: Understanding The Basics Of Offering Financing Options appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Almost no financings, many VCs and tech startups cratered for the second time in less than a decade following the dot com bursting. SEEING THINGS FROM THE VC SIDE OF THE TABLE While I was a VC in 2007 & 2008 those were dead years because the market again evaporated due the the Global Financial Crisis (GFC).

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Managing Finances Effectively Creating a detailed business plan is essential for the success of your roofing company. Exploring various financing resources ensures you have the capital needed to cover startup costs and initial expenses. Proper accounting and bookkeeping practices are vital for managing your roofing business finances.

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Limited Liability Company Technical Review Software Review Angel Investor 130

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Implementing automation technology into the finance function offers a business’s finance leader and their team the luxury of focusing more on strategy than on processes and deadlines. The post What Automation Technology Can Do For Your Finance Department appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

In reality, the financing valley of death tests the commitment, determination, and problem solving ability of every entrepreneur. It’s the time when you create tremendous value out of nothing. It’s what separates the true entrepreneurs from the wannabes.

Intellectual Property 261

Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator Bootstrapping 261

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

In this model, often called micro-financing or peer-to-peer lending (P2P), people contribute with the intent to create a pool for all to borrow against. No startup ownership or financial return should be expected, but contributors can enjoy the satisfaction of furthering non-profits or causes with a passion to change the world.

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Accredited Investor Entrepreneur SEC Equity 324

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2022

Handling startup finances can be somewhat daunting and overwhelming. Here are some top tips that can help you get a handle on your startup finances. The post Tips For Handling Startup Finances appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 13, 2021

As seed has become the mainstream path to early-stage financing, the definition of seed has changed, and if one is to be a credible first institutional seed investor, he or she would need a fund big enough to be competitive and write $1-2M initial checks. This is because the market actually has changed.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 10, 2021

It’s a common misconception that being self-employed makes it really hard to get accepted for a loan or finance. The post How To Get Finance When You’re Self Employed appeared first on Young Upstarts. However, there are a few ways in which you can increase your chances of getting approved.

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Finance 264

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 29, 2023

Here's a look at how you can finance a pharmaceutical project, including government grants, venture capital, partnerships, and more. The post How To Finance A Pharmaceutical Project appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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View from Seed

JULY 8, 2020

Over the intervening years, we’ve heard continued and consistent feedback about the value of it for seed stage Founders in providing both strategic thought and tactical help in assembling their post-financing investor communications. Yet the landscape for the seed stage has evolved over that period.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 18, 2023

Bridging finance and specialist development finance are two of the most popular funding solutions available for property development and construction projects. The post What Is The Difference Between Bridging And Development Finance? appeared first on Young Upstarts.

Finance 246

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Financing a startup is one of the most common challenges for entrepreneurs. The post 4 Things To Know About Startup Financing appeared first on Young Upstarts. You’ll need to acquire capital if you don’t have it yet. Fortunately, there are several approaches you can take, each with its advantages and disadvantages.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2020

Grow too quickly for your finances and staffing. No matter how good a supplier or investor story sounds, it is not smart to skip the reference and credit checks. Visits in person are always recommended to check remote office and production facilities before any money is paid up front on a contract.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

At its core, Microsoft Dynamics facilitates the integration of processes related to finance, operations, sales, and customer service into a single, unified platform. Choosing the Right Modules Microsoft Dynamics offers a range of modules, including finance, operations, sales, and customer service.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While the answers are somewhat semantic, the pre-seed funding round is making a comeback in 2024 startup financing. What’s the difference between an angel round and pre-seed round and why do I believe we’ll see more pre-seed rounds taking place in 2024? Pre-seed tends to be about developing an MVP and generating early traction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2023

Relevant support employees, including those in HR, finance, recruiting, and benefits, need to be located as close to team members as possible, for availability of their assistance, and understanding of the current needs. Responsive – empower employees to help peers. As well, they need to be empowered to act quickly and appropriately.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 20, 2022

If you're one of them, these personal finance tips can help. The post 7 Personal Finance Management Tips For Young Adults In 2022 appeared first on Young Upstarts. Many young people ignorant about money management.

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Finance Management 246

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 17, 2022

The post 13 Useful Tips To Finance Your Business Startup appeared first on Young Upstarts. As a startup founder, you'll need to wear many hats. However, there are plenty of ways you can make money quickly as you develop your venture.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Raising funds for financing an online business? The post 4 Tips For Financing An Online Business With Zero Cash appeared first on Young Upstarts. There are ways to help you kickstart your online business even if you have no money set aside.

Finance 246

Finance 246

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Personal Finance Cross-account visibility and management – Today’s AI products can analyze and move money between accounts – as agents improve, they will make trades across accounts. New interfaces that break the “edtech” mold – the rise of more casual, experiential learning at scale.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Here are some tips that you will need to take into consideration when you need fast and simple commercial truck financing. The post 4 Tips For Financing A Semi Truck For Your Business appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Finance 246

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 20, 2023

Are you a self-employed business owner having trouble qualifying for traditional home financing? The post Entrepreneur Home Loans: The Best Financing Solution For Self-Employed Home Buyers appeared first on Young Upstarts. Consider an Entrepreneur Home Loan.

Finance 245

Finance Entrepreneur 245

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The post 5 Tips For Managing The Finances Of Your Small Business appeared first on Young Upstarts. Budgeting, accounting, forecasting, tax planning, and risk management are all part of a comprehensive small business financial strategy.

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Finance Small Business Management Forecast 242

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The post Investing In The Infrastructure Of The Future: How Decentralized Finance Changes Everything appeared first on Young Upstarts. In looking for the infrastructure of the future, you have to ask yourself what’s succeeding now, insists Justin Caswell, founder and CEO of RevoFi.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 3, 2023

The post Data Science For Finance: Unveiling The Power Of Data In The Financial Sector appeared first on Young Upstarts. Embracing data science and investing in the right talent, technologies, and infrastructure is imperative for financial institutions to stay competitive and thrive in the digital age.

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