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JUNE 5, 2011

There is an inherent value that any company has. On a public stock market that is the value that investors place on future free cash flows of the business discounted to today’s date to account for the time value of money. The more mature the company and industry, the easier it is to predict its future.

Pre-Money Valuation 336

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Silicon Valley Stock 336

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. I took a job in corporate finance as an intern my junior year at First Interstate Bank and I did system design on the side, as my main job was corporate planning.

NPV 337

NPV Chicago Balance Sheet Database 337

This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Unfortunately, many companies don''t get financing--because they don''t get any of the above. Over time, you''ll create a real board of directors composed of investors looking out for their fiduciary interests--but for now, when you''re in the stage of turning a spark into reality, a board before the board can take you a long way.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Time Value of Money Finance Cost 60