Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2016

Who would have forecast that entrepreneur Gary Ross Dahl would make millions by starting a “ pet rock ” business way back in 1975? Investors look for entrepreneurs who talk about building a sustainable business, rather than highlighting the breakthrough elegance of the technology or the need for social change. Focus on customer needs.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

The costs associated with patenting your technological or creative boon, successfully bringing your product to market and compelling larger companies to come to the table and negotiate a royalty deal rests in how you proceed. Master the Art of Trend Forecasting (or Onboard Someone to Do it For You).

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Steve Blank

MAY 17, 2022

The Department of Defense has thought that Artificial Intelligence is such a foundational set of technologies that they started a dedicated organization- the JAIC – to enable and implement artificial intelligence across the Department. These technologies will transform businesses and government agencies. AI in National Security.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Set time aside to sit down and revise the plan , comparing forecasts to actuals and revising as necessary. . Consult an attorney to make sure your storefront occupies a compliant property. Technology. If you are in the extraction end of the business, read up on technologies that will optimize your operations. Conclusion.

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Growthink Blog

MARCH 28, 2011

They Have Valuable Intellectual Property. Companies rich in intellectual property in all its forms – patents, processes, and people – attain purchase offers on factors other than last year’s earnings. The value of a business can be doubled and tripled and more simply by credibly and excitedly forecasting its growth.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Forecast Global 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2020

Key parameters always include opportunity size and forecast. Some element of “secret sauce” or intellectual property. Even if I am impressed with your technology, you have to convince me with evidence that your customers are ready to buy, and you have what it takes to differentiate from competitors.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 20, 2018

While there are common components that are found in almost every business plan, such as sales forecasts and marketing strategy, business plan formats can be very different depending on the audience and the type of business. A typical financial plan includes: Sales forecast. Keep your sales forecast and expense budget current.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 11, 2019

Check your business name doesn’t conflict with that of another business, by looking up the free online registers provided by the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand and the NZ Companies Register. This could be your specific expertise, new technology, or being first to market. What’s the financial forecast?

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Identify any technology needs you may have (and whether or not you’re equipped to meet them) such as: High-speed internet with a reliable connection. With fill in the blank templates, powerful financial forecasting tools, and lender approved pitch designs you’ll go from template to a full business plan in no time. . Good lighting.

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Software Review Exit Strategy Technical Review Business Plan 153

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

Your business plan isn’t complete without a financial forecast. Technology : If you are a technology company, it’s critical for your business plan to describe your technology and what your “secret sauce” is. At a high level, you will want to describe how your technology works. Read more ». Financial Plan.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

A financial buyer will analyze your numbers, past and forecast, to the n’th degree, and calculate the price based upon the result, after carefully comparing your numbers with those of others in the same and similar industries. Types of business buyers expanded.

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Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Acquisition Forecast 240

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 20, 2023

He serves clients across a range of industries on growth strategy, performance improvement, and value creation by harnessing the power of data and analytics, digital culture and capabilities, and modernized core technology. You actually need to rewire your commercial function around that technology. So Rodney, welcome to the show.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The operations section includes the logistics, technology, and other behind-the-scenes pieces of your business. Intellectual property. Trademarking your business name, logo, and so on are the main intellectual property issues for a subscription box. Operations. Sourcing, fulfillment, and distribution.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Revisit and update it regularly by comparing your forecasts to your actuals and adjusting as necessary. The operations section of your business plan covers how your business works, from the logistics to the technology. Technology: Describe how your technology works, but do not go into too much detail.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Set a specific time each month to review it , comparing forecasts to actuals and revising as necessary. The operations section covers how your business works, from the logistics to the technology. Technology. Real estate companies now use a variety of exciting new technology. Operations. Sourcing and fulfillment.

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El Paso Business Plan Technical Review Forecast 61

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

ISRAEL’S STATISTICS BUREAU FORECASTS 4% GROWTH IN 2010. The Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) forecasts 4% growth for 2010 based on data it accumulated over the first nine months of the year. growth forecast for 2010 exports. For previous editions, click here. The growth figure is largely based on a new 9.1%

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Steve Blank

JULY 28, 2011

The combination of Venture Capital and technology entrepreneurship is one of the great business inventions of the last 50 years. It provides private funds for untested and unproven technology and entrepreneurs. They’ll explore the best way to deliver the product to customers, the resources required, as well as competing technologies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2015

In every case, the relevant pitch needs to start by highlighting a real customer problem, then outlining a new solution, with all the features and disruptive technology. How you intend to beat specific competitors (business model, intellectual property) is a key investor decision criteria.

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Product Intellectual Property Liquidity Event Burn Rate 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2016

Customers and investors are looking for specific solutions, not abstract ideas or complex technology concepts not yet materialized. The best differentiation is a patent or other intellectual property that also provides a barrier to entry. Generate a 5-year financial forecast from opportunity data.

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Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Exit Strategy 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Financial forecast and metrics. No investor wants to wait that long for his payback, or fund the years of waiting.

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Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

The Equity Kicker

MARCH 7, 2016

At a conference last week Autodesk CEO Carl Bass said that he thinks about acquisitions in three buckets: companies that are really people who have a technology that Autodesk wants to build up (acquihires). But as deals get bigger analysis of forecasts and the financial impact on the acquirer become much more important.

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Acquisition Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Valuation 60

Growthink Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2012

As any venture capitalist worth his salt will tell you, there is a chasm of difference between the mostly grounded-in-reality financial forecasts offered by public companies, and the almost never to come true "rosy scenario" projections offered as a matter of course by startups and small businesses.

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Forecast Intellectual Property Venture Capital .Net 105

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Assign real value to intellectual property. Assign value to all paid professionals, as their skills, training, and knowledge of your business technology is very valuable. Assign probabilities to active customer sales efforts, just as sales managers do in quantifying a salesman’s forecast.

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Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 270

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Financial forecast and metrics. No investor wants to wait that long for his payback, or fund the years of waiting.

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Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2011

As any venture capitalist worth his salt will tell you, there is a chasm of difference between the mostly grounded-in-reality financial forecasts offered by public companies, and the almost never do come true "rosy scenario" projections offered as a matter of course by emerging technology companies. So what is going on?

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Forecast Intellectual Property Venture Capital .Net 79

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Assign real value to intellectual property. Assign value to all paid professionals, as their skills, training, and knowledge of your business technology is very valuable. Assign probabilities to active customer sales efforts, just as sales managers do in quantifying a salesman’s forecast.

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Pre-Money Valuation Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 246

Gust

AUGUST 5, 2012

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Financial forecast and metrics. No investor wants to wait that long for his payback, or fund the years of waiting.

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Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 182

Gust

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Assign real value to intellectual property. Assign value to all paid professionals, as their skills, training, and knowledge of your business technology is very valuable. Assign probabilities to active customer sales efforts, just as sales managers do in quantifying a salesman’s forecast.

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Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 187

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Financial forecast and metrics. No investor wants to wait that long for his payback, or fund the years of waiting.

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Business Plan Exit Strategy Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 186

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Assign real value to intellectual property. Assign value to all paid professionals, as their skills, training, and knowledge of your business technology is very valuable. Assign probabilities to active customer sales efforts, just as sales managers do in quantifying a salesman’s forecast.

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Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Startup 234

Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

A financial buyer will analyze your numbers, past and forecast, to the n’th degree, and calculate the price based upon the result, after carefully comparing your numbers with those of others in the same and similar industries. This is one of my favorite insights, since I lived this one in a positive exit from my computer business.

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Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Acquisition Forecast 88

Up and Running

APRIL 28, 2015

Investors will expect to see your sales forecast, profit and loss statement, and cash flow forecast for at least three years. This can often be in the form of intellectual property licensing from a university or a key distribution partner who will be taking your product to market. Slide 9: Financials. Partnerships.

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Forecast Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 60

Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

  In a bottom up approach, the forecast is built from actual user projections.   In a bottom up approach, the forecast is built from actual user projections. .   And if they are built from the top down, they’re pretty much useless. [3] This is why a bottom up approach is more credible.

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www.startupsmart.com.au

MARCH 8, 2011

Sisters networking for themselves 10 top iPad 2 apps for start-ups Forecasting your revenue the smart way ); Comments (2) Subscribe to this comments feed What a great article. How to set up a sales plan for 2011 Latest Features Articles : Don’t worry about the ‘e’ word Will journalists care about your start-up? startupcto

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