ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

“We also got lucky and qualified for some startup benefits with companies like Rackspace, who covered our infrastructure costs for the first year,” continues Arsenault. “We It cost less than $1k to build, and they released it in 2016. The company started coding the first version of their MVP in August 2014, which cost Wigzo $80k.

Sweat Equity 78

Sweat Equity Software Review Vesting Cofounder 78

Board Effect

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The idea for Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 around the concept of encouraging people to do good deeds. The goal of Giving Tuesday is to tap into the power of generosity as the heart of our global society to promote a sense of dignity and equity. Giving Tuesday has a bit of history of its own. They named it simply, We CARE.

Government 86

Government Technical Review Software Review Web Development 86

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

by Michael Woolf that is worth any startup founder reading to get a sense of perspective on the reality warp that is startup world during a frothy market such as 1997-1999, 2005-2007 or 2012-2014. So if your costs are $500,000 per month and you have $350,000 per month in revenue then your net burn (500-350) is equal to $150,000.

Burn Rate 383

Burn Rate Balance Sheet .Net Valuation 383

VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2012

Amongst the different types of crowdfunding: Donation, Reward, Lending and Equity, the latter is on the rise as a fundraising mechanism for European startups. investors can then, through the platform, buy small parts of this equity stake. Below is a table of the equity Crowdfunding platforms operating in Europe: Location.

Equity 160

Equity Europe Due Diligence Startup 160

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

“We also got lucky and qualified for some startup benefits with companies like Rackspace, who covered our infrastructure costs for the first year,” continues Arsenault. “We It cost less than $1k to build, and they released it in 2016. The company started coding the first version of their MVP in August 2014, which cost Wigzo $80k.

Sweat Equity 50

Sweat Equity Software Review Vesting Cofounder 50

Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 24, 2012

." - Eric The following is an exclusive excerpt which sets up a common pitfall regarding equity splits. In Noam’s dataset, 73% of founding teams split equity within a month of founding, a striking number given the big uncertainties early in the life of any startup. But such a best-case approach is hazardous. Uncertainties abound.

Equity 168

Equity Founder Cofounder Vesting 168

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

This structure offers some of the benefits of traditional equity VC, without some of the negatives of equity VC. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. Repaid 12-36 months with ability to prepay at reduced cost. Capital need of up to $1.5M

Revenue 60

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2012

A pair of wake-up-call studies by the Fournaise Marketing Group in London in 2011 and 2012 found that more than 70 percent of CEOs think that their chief marketing officers lack business credibility, lack the ability to generate acceptable growth, and lack the ability to explain how their programs will lead to increased business.

Marketing 234

Marketing Software Review Technical Review Social Network 234

Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

As I write this, days after the 2012 presidential election, I’m probably not alone in feeling relieved that the political jeering and soapboxing that reached a feverish pitch during the seemingly endless campaign season has finally subsided. misses an opportunity. Securities Regulation. Free Speech. Healthcare Reform. Yes, really.

Silicon Valley 187

Silicon Valley San Francisco Intellectual Property Accredited Investor 187

David Teten

JUNE 22, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — NEW YORK, June 22, 2012 – Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York (HBSAANY) and The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) today announced the finalists for their inaugural Venture Capital Access Program (“VCAP©”). Select Finalists for Venture Capital Access Program. Torsh, Inc.’s

Programming 128

Programming Accredited Investor Naming New York 128

Agile VC

APRIL 17, 2011

Obviously most of these employees are working hard primarily for equity upside compensation, but Kayak’s personnel costs are roughly $200K/head so the company is highly productive on a per employee basis. 10 July 2012, 7:05 pm Why Do VC’s Have Ownership Targets? What’s Your Favorite Future? And Why 20%?

Pre-Money Valuation 113

Pre-Money Valuation Liquidation Preference Dividend Common Stock 113

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. Though RBI will displace some traditional equity VC, its much bigger impact will be to expand the pool of capital available for early-stage entrepreneurs. .

Revenue 60

Revenue Term Sheet Founder Technical Review 60

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

Mr. Parekh started his career at Goldman Sachs, developing the firm’s equities business in the Middle East, with high net worth family offices and sovereign wealth funds. Panel 2 – How Social Investing is Disrupting Investments in Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, and Other Alternatives. Tuesday, Jan 17th, 2012.

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Technology North Carolina Switzerland 128

David Teten

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

I have ranked this list in ascending order of cost (defined as combined time and money). - Educating the VC/angel community on the city/state resources available to them to build companies. HBS Angels will likely execute this in 2012. If you see something that piques your interest and want to get involved, please contact me.

Government 146

Government Technical Review New York Offshore 146

David Teten

JUNE 22, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — NEW YORK, June 22, 2012 – Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York (HBSAANY) and The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) today announced the finalists for their inaugural Venture Capital Access Program (“VCAP©”). Select Finalists for Venture Capital Access Program. Torsh, Inc.’s

Programming 114

Programming Accredited Investor Naming New York 114

www.thedailymuse.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

by Rebecca Thorman — September 13, 2012 — No comments. What’s the typical hourly cost? While the hourly rate is certainly a crucial part of the costs, you’ll also want to consider the mix of lawyers that will doing your work. How much will it cost to incorporate your new start-up? Entrepreneurship.

Hiring 56

Hiring LLC Intellectual Property Private Equity 56

Lightspeed Venture Partners

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Although Sharktank has been running reruns on Fridays the last few weeks, the show ran a Sharktank 2012 Holiday special on Tuesday night. Revenue is driven by children’s parties, which cost $600-$4,000 for a two hour party for 15 kids, which apparently is the market price for kids parties in LA.

Covenant 161

Covenant Warrant Southern California Los Angeles 161

Up and Running

JANUARY 2, 2013

How much will it cost? Your financials should easily allow you to calculate your customer acquisition costs. Is the investment you’re seeking a convertible note, an equity round, etc.? This post was originally posted on the LivePlan blog on July 11, 2012. How will you reach your customers?

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Due Diligence 164

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 5, 2012

Marc Andreessen: Predictions for 2012 (and beyond) – [link]. Experienced entrepreneurs preserve equity – [link]. The State of Social Marketing 2011 – 2012 – [link]. SEO Pricing: 600+ Agencies Share Costs of Services & Pricing Models – [link]. Web Design Trends in 2012 – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

This seems like an easy topic – debt where there is appropriate cash flow, equity when there isn’t.  The overarching idea, of course, is to reduce the cost of capital while maintaining appropriate flexibility for the venture.  2]   Aligning interests in structure: cost and risk. five years.). . 

Finance 83

Finance Bootstrapping Startup Equity 83

View from Seed

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

2012-2016: The Era of Blitzscaling. If you understand the premise of blitzscaling, it’s not truly growth at any and all cost… it’s a strategic mindset for building a company from scratch at previously unheard pace specifically where digital innovation enables capturing a large addressable market. Rowe Price, hedge funds, etc.

IPO 202

IPO Early Stage Cofounder B2C 202

David Teten

JANUARY 8, 2013

Fewer private equity funds are using social media for outreach, but 2xPartners , Healthpoint Capital , and MCM Capital Partners are notable exceptions. Private equity investing is a relationship business. Private equity investing is a relationship business. in August and September 2012 over the two preceding months.

Private Equity 114

Private Equity Social Media Equity Media 114

The Equity Kicker

MARCH 31, 2014

I just read an inspiring post about The surprisingly large cost of telling small lies. It tells the story of an angel investor called Peter who warns of the cost of lying. In his 2012 book How will you measure your life? 1 reason entrepreneurs fail. I don’t know that telling lies is the No.

Cost 100

Cost Angel Investor Metrics Naming 100

keen.io

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

August 21, 2012. For example: Don’t accept equity compensation (stock shares) without knowing the percentage of the company you’ll own. From there, I began googling things like “first employee startup equity” and “startup offer negotiation.” Paul Graham’s Equity Equation. How to Think About Cash vs. Equity Compensation.

Salary 50

Salary Equity Startup San Francisco 50

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. You should also be aware that angel investment was affected by the 2012 JOBS Act that loosened some restrictions and allowed what we now call crowdfunding. Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point.

SBA 161

SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

In 2012, the founders of Tuft & Needle left their prestigious jobs at a software company to build their own mattress brand. Home Equity Loan: If you are a homeowner with over 50% of property value as equity, you may apply for a loan at a low-interest rate, using your home as collateral. Source: Pixabay.

Startup 85

Startup Equity Affiliate Finance 85

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Q: What is going to happen to the cost of capital? Q: What is the opportunity cost of not being in tech? Note : not including vintages > 2012 because they have not been fully baked and there is some noise. Source: Cambridge Associates (VC) & TradingView (Equities). Source: Cambridge Associates.

Valuation 319

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Distribution Early Stage 319

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

How Much Equity Do Your Employees Deserve? Before You Add That Feature, Do You Know The Real Cost? Airbnb’s Big 2012: 4X Guest Growth And 2X The Number Of Listings In 192 Countries Worldwide – [link]. Teaching the Support team how to fish | by Mig Reyes of 37signals – [link]. Quora – [link]. – [link].

Social Media 107

Social Media Small Business Design Media 107

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Q: What is going to happen to the cost of capital? Q: What is the opportunity cost of not being in tech? Note : not including vintages > 2012 because they have not been fully baked and there is some noise. Source: Cambridge Associates (VC) & TradingView (Equities). Source: Cambridge Associates.

Valuation 295

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Distribution Early Stage 295

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 8, 2021

I’d read it in 2012 and it had a huge impact on me. They happily traded equities for me, which mostly just cost me fees in the end, although I covered it all with a crazy transaction into a weird Exchange Fund that GS created in 2000. I reread Enough.: True Measures of Money, Business, and Life by John C.

Stock 172

Stock SEC Equity Matching 172

Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

5, 2012, and it is a very personal post. It was there that I met Eric Simone (one of the first investors in Bazaarvoice) as well as Josh Baer (one of the first investors in Bazaarvoice through his team building our first solution and getting paid primarily in equity versus cash). This lesson was first shared at Lucky7 on Dec.

Bootstrapping 48

Bootstrapping Austin Equity Cofounder 48

The Next Web

AUGUST 26, 2013

I’ve seen a few businesses where the first investors took huge pieces of equity for very little money. 15-20% equity for first investors. Depending on your team and the risk of the business, you should reserve 15% to 20% of equity for the first investors you get on board. Avoid making those mistakes and define a fair structure.

Management 120

Management Cofounder Startup Bootstrapping 120

The Equity Kicker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Nic Brisbourne explains how the falling cost of doing business in tech is making space for thriving regional ecosystems, calling for better local funds in these new emerging hubs. When the cost to start a company fell dramatically things started to change. It was published last Thursday.

Silicon Valley 97

Silicon Valley Cost Startup Boston 97

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The good news was that the accounting business she’d started as a single mom was growing; the bad news was that the added cost of a new employee squeezed PEAR’s cash flow. “I In 2012, Tina was a one-person shop; today, she has 10 employees. to explore a line of credit. I was working a lot, yet I couldn’t pay myself,” Amber recalls.

Hockey Stick 113

Hockey Stick Small Business Private Equity Denver 113

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2013

Based on the latest Startup Environment Index from the Kauffman Foundation and LegalZoom, personal money, or bootstrapping, continued to be the primary startup funding in 2012. Even a small investor in the early days will take a large equity percentage, due to that pesky valuation challenge.

Startup 264

Startup Burn Rate Bootstrapping Valuation 264

Agile VC

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

February 2, 2012. I’ll focus for now on the business itself, there’s plenty of other info on the web if you care to understand the equity ownership or financing history of Facebook and frankly this has been fairly well known for awhile. ==. Filing Date : February 1, 2012. How to Evaluate Firms for a Seed VC.

IPO 100

IPO South Korea Venezuela Revenue 100

Agile VC

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

2012-2016: The Era of Blitzscaling. If you understand the premise of blitzscaling, it’s not truly growth at any and all cost… it’s a strategic mindset for building a company from scratch at previously unheard pace specifically where digital innovation enables capturing a large addressable market. Rowe Price, hedge funds, etc.

IPO 100

IPO Early Stage Cofounder B2C 100