View from Seed

APRIL 30, 2015

note: We’d like to be extra clear that founders should not take on venture debt if they don’t have 100% visibility into repaying the loan, as banks that need to recoup their loan my force the company or you as the guarantor into liquidation or bankruptcy. Business model? Traction and revenue?

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Term Sheet Equity Startup Seed Stage 120

YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has caused many businesses of all sizes to re-evaluate their plans and pivot their business models. If your company has been suffering from losses or is exposed to risks because of this pandemic, you may want to consider changing your business entity. by Dustin Ray of Incfile.

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LLC Bankruptcy Venture Capital Stock 255

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 28, 2012

Considering how incredibly popular Harley-Davidson is today, it’s hard to believe that the motorcycle company was ever on the verge of bankruptcy, but it’s true. Harley-Davidson experienced near-bankruptcy from 1969 to 1981 when the American Machine and Foundry (AMF) bought the company and turned it upside down. Harley-Davidson.

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Bankruptcy Texas Naming Venture Capital 195

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

. —> Individual company bankruptcy risk —-> Traditional Equity VC . Typical business stage. An already proven business model and its already valuable assets. Typical business model. Flexible VC. Traditional Revenue-Based Investment. Venture Debt. Pre or post-revenue.

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Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

It’s one of those methods that emphasizes independence and sustainability, and as an entrepreneur who bootstrapped the business, you’re going to experience how difficult it can be, but how worthwhile it can be, too. You can also then invest any profit in the business itself and start to grow in that way.

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Bootstrapping Bankruptcy Lean Finance 158

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

By 2007, Quiroga had acquired 100% of the company and completely changed its business model. Even more impressively, Quiroga successfully navigated Australis Seafoods through the Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus crisis, an outbreak that crippled the industry and send many companies into bankruptcy.

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South America Chile Silicon Valley Argentina 165

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2019

For example, one of the first home grocery delivery companies, Webvan, was so enamored with early traction in Silicon Valley, it raised and spent nearly a billion dollars and went public, before filing for bankruptcy three years later.

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Silicon Valley Bankruptcy Metrics Valuation 215

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

by Lonnie Sciambi, author of “ Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success “ It never ceases to amaze me how many small business owners think that having multiple sources of revenue, often across multiple market types is a good business model. Small business success, especially in the early years, is dependent on focus.

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Vertical Bankruptcy Small Business Sales 182

David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

With a portfolio that includes food, tech, and services, the fund is industry-agnostic and focused on the overlooked and underrepresented with high-margin business models. collateral, all 8 are still in business, with 2 follow-on investments, 3 “breakout” companies, and 1 returned 5x initial investment. According to Indie.VC

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Equity Revenue Cofounder Colorado 78

ithacaVC

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Here is a funny picture when the night was done: So, what does any of this have to do with startups and business? Well, Greek Peak filed for bankruptcy last year. All depends on the business model. Almost surreal. It was Epic Powder Skiing. They overbuilt the resort and cannot handle the debt load. Sound familiar?

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Business Model Bankruptcy Startup Demand 74

Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2018

Join us at this interview and hear how WWE co-founder Linda McMahon fought back from bankruptcy to build her company into a publicly traded entertainment and media powerhouse. you’re going to take some hits. It’s not how you fall but how you get back up that matters. Interviewed by my good friend Dustin Wells.

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Technical Review Austin Texas Cofounder 89

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2019

Consider the retail apocalypse: countless iconic chains are facing bankruptcy or simply going under, including Sears, Mattress Factory, Brookstone, Rockport, Nine West, Toys “R” Us, and more. Investopedia called 2018 the year of retail bankruptcies, but digital disruption is happening in every industry. Stage 2: Siloed.

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Bankruptcy Agile Business Model Finance 113

Austin Startup

AUGUST 22, 2018

This one is all about branding and business. Cleaning up Kebap Last week, I read that Noon Mediterranean filed for bankruptcy. But Unimark was a failed business. A great brand can do a lot for your company, but it cannot fix a flawed business model. And poor process compromises the business model.

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Design New York City Cofounder Bankruptcy 48

YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2018

2017 was capped by the announced bankruptcy of Toys “R” Us, a once formidable retail giant. In all, there were 662 bankruptcy filings in retail last year, according to data cited by CNNMoney. These factors, more than anything in the current climate, can drive consumer activity and recurring business for retailers.

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Programming Bankruptcy Curation Retention 113

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Pacer is useful to search prior litigation, bankruptcies, etc. Technographics vendors such as Builtwith , Datanyze , HG Data , Stackshare, and Stacklist help CEOs identify the right tech platform on which to build their business; they’re also helpful for investors to due diligence a company’s tech stack choices.

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Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2018

One thing’s for sure, converting your business into a corporation provides a great deal of advantages that allow you to secure your assets from cases such as a looming bankruptcy or a lawsuit. Source: Pixabay. Still, the process of incorporating a company has to be one of the most complicated things for startup owners to handle.

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Limited Liability Company LLC Bankruptcy Dividend 87

Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 6, 2019

This is the only kind of debt that you cannot for yourself of by declaring bankruptcy. And what we as experts have to do is build experiences that give all three of those buckets, and that’s what justifies the investment and really drives the business model. The average interest rate on student loans is 6.8%.

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Software Review Cost Reputation Bankruptcy 74

Professor VC

APRIL 7, 2011

Many others may end up filing for bankruptcy or doing an assignment for the benefit of creditors (ABC). I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. So what happens to these companies? Some will just shut down.

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San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Valuation 36

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2018

You have to align your business model to the needs of the market, find competent staff to execute your plans, develop a high-quality product, invest in marketing and set up a corporate network that can boost growth and revenue. Launching your own startup company takes courage, vision, creativity and determination.

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Intellectual Property Non-Compete Startup Bankruptcy 100

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Many entrepreneurs work hard to establish a brand and a business model that brings success, only to find they’ve hit a plateau where further expansion seems difficult. One solution that merits serious consideration is turning your operation into a franchise-focused business. by Cameron Johnson.

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Social Media Non-Compete Bankruptcy Campaign 100

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

On September 29, 2019, Forever 21 announced its decision to file for bankruptcy, and people were quick to react. My attention was immediately drawn towards discrepancies with Forever 21’s original business model.

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Business Plan Bankruptcy Business Model Lean 93

Hearpreneur

MARCH 8, 2019

My career was off to a memorable start since my first day coincided with the day that Lehman filed for Bankruptcy. I went on to work in investment management until joining Customers Bank, which is my businesses’ parent company today, to lead its business development unit. How did you come up with your business name?

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Artificial Inteligence Bankruptcy Mobile Cofounder 93

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Financial Reality: While franchising offers a lower-risk business model, profitability depends on location, operations, and marketing innovation. And it is a 100 to 200 page onerous legal document that covers bankruptcy, litigation, team experience. Any litigation, the obvious one is litigation or bankruptcy.

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Private Equity Bankruptcy Naming Equity 77

Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 29, 2021

Ironing out the kinks and being prepared for changes to your business model as it grows and changes are important; a corporate lawyer can oversee this, giving you advice, while ensuring you are complying with all the relevant laws in your area and industry. If You Need to Liquidate Your Business or Declare Bankruptcy.

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Hiring Bankruptcy Employee Business Model 52

Women Entrepreneurs Can

JANUARY 16, 2020

Any business, in any industry, will benefit from going digital in some capacity. This might be online sales and orders if that works for you, though this is not necessary within every business model. Potential customers expect to be able to find your business online. Place Yourself Up front and Center.

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Bankruptcy Startup Social Media Leadership 52

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

In September 2008 this was the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers and the rippling effect was massive. Just as with the late 90s there is no new “business model” that defies the laws of gravity. Private markets have been over-valued for years. Companies are valued based on the expectation of future profits.

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Valuation Down Round Startup Later Stage 150

Steve Blank

JANUARY 4, 2011

Chileans I met were concerned that their culture was not accepting of business and/or personal failure. Partially due to a lack of bankruptcy or commercial courts, the bankruptcy process in Chile is draconian. This is not the land of second chances where failure means you are an experienced entrepreneur. Lessons From the Valley.

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Silicon Valley Chile South America Venture Capital 335

Hearpreneur

MARCH 10, 2016

As my professional and analytical skills developed, so did my managerial skills and after a stint at Met Life and the LA Times, I became the CEO of a troubled company and turned it around by doing a complete overhaul of the business model and customer service experience. Here though the challenge was different.

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Bankruptcy Michigan Employee Leadership 48

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

For no good reason, this process seems shrouded in mystery, when in fact it is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Founders with bad credit, active lawsuits, or recent bankruptcies dramatically increase the risk.

Technical Review 237

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 237

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2010

For no good reason, this process seems shrouded in mystery, when in fact it is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Founders with bad credit, active lawsuits, or recent bankruptcies dramatically increase the risk.

Technical Review 225

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 225

Small Business Force

JANUARY 2, 2012

It never ceases to amaze me how many small business owners think that having multiple sources of revenue, often across multiple market types is a good business model. Small business success, especially in the early years, is dependent on focus.

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Vertical Bankruptcy Sales Small Business 36

Reid Hoffman

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

You’ll learn how the idea of Flickr came to him while crouched over a hotel room toilet in New York, desperately chugging ginger ale to fortify himself to speak at a gaming convention in hopes of avoiding bankruptcy. Have you ever pivoted your business? Did you find a way to find closure and pivot away from old business model?

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Silicon Valley Bankruptcy Founder New York 28

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In 2017 alone, we’ve seen widespread store closures or bankruptcies from apparel retailers, including: True Religion. But while that particular model has seen success, it certainly won’t be the only way that companies will be able to create greater personalization and serendipitous discovery for their customers. Michael Kors.

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Internet eCommerce Bankruptcy Technical Review 209

Gust

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

For no good reason, this process seems shrouded in mystery, when in fact it is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. Founders with bad credit, active lawsuits, or recent bankruptcies dramatically increase the risk.

Technical Review 152

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 152

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Depending on your business model, it can be tricky to define. First, the model has to assume the definition of a “lifetime.” Metric examples: Customer save rate; Customer churn rate; Re-engagement rate. How to master CRO for SaaS. Clearly define customer lifetime value (LTV). LTV is a complex, advanced metric.

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Retention Metrics Churn Rate Acquisition 48

grasshopperherder.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

While it’s flattering that someone might think I’m capable of immediately grasping all the complexities of the business instantly, it’s a bit unrealistic. If I can copy your business by just looking around, then your company isn’t going anywhere anyway. You don’t have a defensible business model.

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Sweat Equity Equity Cofounder Non-Compete 41

Up and Running

JANUARY 24, 2019

Before you can start a company, you need a business idea. Unless you have invented something revolutionary, stick with a business model that involves something you are passionate about and do it better than anyone else. Your business plan can be a Lean Plan , meaning that it doesn’t need to be lengthy.

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Lean Balance Sheet Bankruptcy Business Model 93