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You name the price; I’ll name the terms.

Berkonomics

The most striking example was the one hundred million–dollar purchase of one of my companies by a New York private equity investor using only five million of its cash. You name the price; I’ll name the terms. The post You name the price; I’ll name the terms. Here’s a striking example. What power!

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You name the price; I’ll name the terms.

Berkonomics

The most striking example was the one hundred–million–dollar purchase of one of my companies by a New York private equity investor using only five million of its cash. You name the price; I’ll name the terms. But I learned it again and again in my various business lives. It’s an easy rule to remember. What power!

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The reality of Profitably raising money from angels and VCs in New York

David Teten

Adam was one of our star students from the first class in New York, when Profitably was just Adam, a Powerpoint, and a really amazing domain name. As a separate topic: Adam commented that he got negative feedback from some investors on Founder Institute’s warrants in his company.

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The Importance of Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

Scott Edward Walker

As I discuss in this video from a few years back (starting at the 0:24 mark), I first learned of the importance of due diligence as a young lawyer at a major law firm in New York City. Client Name] — Attached is an initial draft of the purchase agreement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqAmVCkSmhA. v=hqAmVCkSmhA.

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Should You Co-Found Your Company With a Software Development Shop (2 of 2)?

David Teten

incubators, e.g., the many options in New York. intrapreneurs, e.g., the employee of GE who is tasked with launching a new business. Lastly, I asked for input from Gary Millin, CEO, World Accelerator , a domain name-based accelerator. Lastly, I would suggest a range of equity or warrants is offered, vs. a fixed amount.

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Looking Ahead, Predictions For 2019

Haystack

I believe the SC, which has a broad mandate, has referred material its found that are adjacent to the main investigation to other jurisdictions, such as the Southern District of New York (federal) or the New York State Attorney General (state), among others. When will the music stop?

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Guide Your Prospects Through The Buyer’s Journey With Different Videos

YoungUpstarts

As the name implies, these videos introduce your brand to prospects and let them know what you do and the tone of your brand. If you’re getting a lot of the same question, that question would warrant a video answer. . People in this phase might have heard of your brand from somewhere, but are not overly familiar with it.

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