Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

We’ll just wait until companies that last raised in 2019 or 2020 come to market.” I talked to a couple of friends of mine who are late-stage growth investors and they basically told me, “we’re just not taking any meetings with companies who raised their last growth round in 2021 because we know there is still a mismatch of expectations.

Technical Review 416

Technical Review Pre-Money Valuation San Francisco Valuation 416

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 03/28/2019. This will give you some recovery room for unpredictable expenses and general emergencies. Remember the old saying that it takes money to make money. Don’t get caught short.

Cost 264

Cost Founder Software Review Startup 264

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/20/2019. Now is the time to take a hard look your own personality and strengths, as well as the number and quality of your current business relationships. Don’t let any easy excuses keep you from achieving your full potential.

Entrepreneur 261

Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Angel Investor Incubator 261

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

In a world when LPs benchmark VC performance on a 3-year time horizon from deploying one’s fund (is your 2019 fund in the top quartile!!??) THE VC VALUATION GOD Valuation obsession wasn’t restricted to startups. you are bound to pray to the valuation Gods. Up and to the right or perish. I see your $500 million fund and I raise you with a $1.5

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Valuation San Francisco Ratchet Liquidation Preference 466

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

According to a recent article on Thrinacia , there are now aver 600 crowdfunding platforms in existence, currently estimated to add more than $89 billion to the economy at a compound growth rate of 17% from 2019 to 2022.

Accredited Investor 324

Accredited Investor Entrepreneur SEC Equity 324

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The business environment began to change dramatically after the 2019 pandemic. Now small businesses and startups have to compete with large corporations that have weathered the crisis of 2019 and know the secrets of attracting buyers. PNAS surveyed 5,800 small businesses and found that 43% were temporarily closed.

Small Business 179

Small Business Software Review Social Media Social Network 179

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/11/2019. In business, it’s always less painful to get it right the first time, than to be in crisis and reactive mode most of the time.

Technical Review 317

Technical Review Due Diligence Leadership Search 317

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/09/2019. There are many of us who have gone there before you, and want to make your path easier than ours. With our help and your own commitment, this can be the best of times for both you and your business.

Bandwidth 246

Bandwidth Software Review Salary Angel Investor 246

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Esports finally hit its stride in 2019, and with momentum behind it, the industry’s growth shows no signs of slowing down in 2020. That reality is nearly here already — in 2019, the League of Legends World Championship attracted more than 100 million viewers , beating the Super Bowl. by Kevin Manship , co-founder of Gamer One.

Software Review 191

Software Review IP Technical Review Cofounder 191

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/27/2019. The ability to build these relationships is not a birthright – it can be learned and honed with effort. Where is this effort on your priority list?

Technical Review 218

Technical Review Software Review Cofounder Social Network 218

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/19/2019. If you make asking for help a learning experience, rather than a search for excuses or a perceived weakness, you will find that the best feeling of comfort is less stress and more success in your business and your life.

Entrepreneur 307

Entrepreneur Leadership Search Software 307

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/10/2019. As a technologist, it took me a while to learn that managing people is a lot harder than managing technology, but much more satisfying in the end. I also found it’s never too late to start.

Management 239

Management Technical Review .Net Employee 239

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/06/2019. The sooner you learn to deal with it, the quicker you and your business will benefit. Look around you and check your use of diversity in your business.

Technical Cofounder 244

Technical Cofounder Technical Review Cofounder Cloud 244

VC Cafe

APRIL 26, 2021

July 2020 , May 2019. Readers of VC Cafe know that I collect and curate Israeli startup landscape maps. You can find previous editions in the achives. This latest batch includes new maps for Insurance tech, Industry 4.0, Deep Tech, Passion Tech and Proptech, as well as updated landscapes for cyber security tech and retail tech.

Israel 215

Israel Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Startup 215

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/12/2019. As an entrepreneur, how well do your values align with these? Your future satisfaction and success likely depends on your answer.

Global 308

Global Marketing Technical Review Algorithm 308

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2020

According to Gartner, the opportunity is 100 million by 2019, with 12% compounded growth.” Lead with facts, but skip the details. Skip the generic marketing phrases like more user friendly, massive opportunity, and paradigm shifting. Investors don’t need to know the implementation details of your patent or customer support plan.

Technical Review 295

Technical Review Elevator Pitch Angel Investor Startup 295

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2019

According to a recent Ernst & Young global report , the first half 2019 global IPO activity slowdown continued, following an unusually quiet Q1 2019 as ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade issues dampened IPO sentiment.

IPO 210

IPO SEC Prospectus Startup 210

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 26, 2020

Digital transformation” was a buzzword throughout 2019, but 2020 is when we’re going to see its real impact. In 2019, Amazon raised the bar even higher to one-day delivery. by Tiffany Ruder. First of all, you need to understand what digital transformation is. It’s more than simply using a computer. Instant gratification is a given.

Sales 227

Sales Social Media Channel Technical Review 227

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 30, 2020

Walmart reported online grocery sales of over $900 million in March, an increase of 21% from February 2020 and an astounding 99% increase from March 2019. By comparison, only 13% of US households used the same service in August 2019. The New Table Stakes in Grocery Retail.

America 222

America New York City Technical Review Distribution 222

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 01-07-2019. So for those of you want to be entrepreneurs, but don’t relish the thought of leaving the community that you know and love, now is the time to get started. Small things can easily grow to be the empire and legacy you always dreamed about.

Silicon Valley 269

Silicon Valley Missouri Technical Review Boston 269

YoungUpstarts

MAY 30, 2020

According to an annual report from US Courts , the total number of personal injury lawsuits filed in a district court almost doubled between 1990 and 2019. In addition, the number of personal injury claims filed between 2018 and 2019 alone increased by more than 20%.

Finance 179

Finance Securities and Exchange Commission United States Colorado 179

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 23, 2019

With the end of the year approaching, it’s the perfect time to look back over 2019 and see how you did, culture-wise. In 2019, did you… Hire slow and fire fast? (Or This creates an unparalleled experience for both employees and customers, making both groups feel special, appreciated, and respected.

Technical Review 204

Technical Review North America Texas Employee 204

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2020

million in 2019. There were approximately 443 million Esports viewers in 2019, and that’s expected to surge to roughly 646 million viewers by 2023. The sports betting industry has been valued at $85 billion in 2019. Source: Newzoo Global Esports Market report. billion in 2020, a year-on-year growth of 15.7% In 2020, $822.4

Technical Review 167

Technical Review Revenue IP Affiliate 167

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/07/2019. The decisions you make now, even the seemingly small ones, may be critical in avoiding AI unintentional consequences and even assuring the long-term survival of our human species.

Artificial Inteligence 243

Artificial Inteligence Technical Cofounder Cofounder Security 243

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/15/2019. In fact, a few smart entrepreneurs publish their book first to test the waters for their business idea to follow, and build an early following of potential customers. That’s just another innovative business model worth considering. What’s holding you back from starting today?

Technical Review 49

Technical Review Advertising Lead Generation Networking 49

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02-04-2019. Since change is always hard, it’s also smart to work on getting your culture right the first time as you build your startup, rather than trying to recover later after it turns toxic. A great culture can save your business, but don’t wait for success to save your culture.

Technical Review 229

Technical Review .Net Employee Cost 229

VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2021

Just take a look at similar lists from 2019, trying to predict what was going to happen in 2020… but regardless of the crystal ball, 2021 is already looking like an exciting year in Entertainment tech, gaming and commerce. It’s hard to make predictions about the future.

Technical Review 207

Technical Review Audio Forecast Social Media 207

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 28, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 01/09/2019. It also may be a hard concept to accept if you are a fiercely independent entrepreneur driving an innovative vision. Yet in my experience, it’s a required step today for transforming an idea into a sustainable business.

Technical Review 237

Technical Review Entrepreneur Founder Technology 237

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/19/2019. In my experience, the difference between success and failure is keeping current and future business health a top priority. Hard work is not enough – especially when paradigm shifts and large-scale change are involved.

Technical Review 226

Technical Review Leadership Portfolio Matching 226

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/15/2019. You too can set the bar higher, through constant iteration, innovation, and a relentless customer-first focus. Do what Amazon is doing.

Artificial Inteligence 222

Artificial Inteligence Agile Technical Review Demand 222

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 31, 2020

Finally, it is apparent that 2019 was a less successful year for VC investing and CrunchBase described it as a “good, but not a fantastic year,” based on more impressive expectations. A less successful 2019 has caused 2020 to be more unpredictable, though many remain optimistic.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Startup Term Sheet 175

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/21/2019. I believe totally in the old adage that a successful business is really one percent inspiration, followed by ninety-nine percent perspiration. How much execution perspiration are you prepared to expend along the steps outlined above to make your dream come true?

Intellectual Property 235

Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Harvest Technical Review 235

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 06/18/2019. As you look around you, the most respected leaders are most highly focused on their own goals and priorities, and are more productive in the long run. Taking on other people’s work won’t increase your job satisfaction or your productivity. Don’t do it.

Software Review 235

Software Review Conversion Engineer Software 235

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/15/2019. Your challenge is to build and unleash the power of your team to exponentially multiply your own commitment to business growth.

Leadership 217

Leadership Hiring Analytics Operations 217

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/28/2019. Your team can’t change you, but you can change yourself, and become the founder of the thriving startup you always dreamed about.

Founder 223

Founder Technical Review Cofounder Demand 223

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The company has been named to Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies in America in 2018 and again in 2019. Even though they have a relatively small crew they have gone toe to toe with some of the Goliaths of their industry and frequently win because the quality of their products and their process is unrivaled.

Technical Review 279

Technical Review United States eCommerce Due Diligence 279

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2019

Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/21/2019. Both are part of the relationship that you build with your customers, and these can be the key to an amazing advocacy, or the tag of poor customer service. It up to you to meet customers on their own terms, and they will reward you for doing it.

Customer 211

Customer Social Media Metrics Technical Review 211