The Startup Magazine

JULY 26, 2021

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, many companies found themselves on thin ice. Due to lockdowns, layoffs and other measures forced by the virus, some manufacturers had to pronounce bankruptcy and completely stop their business actions. Invest in efficient technology. Focus on ROI. Reduce energy consumption.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Much of this success is due to the flexibility of startups and their ability to adapt. Companies that have managed to do this have a distinct advantage over those dependent on financing from external sources. Many startups are already tech-based, and the tech they use can help them connect with consumers and make sales online.

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Hunter Walker

JANUARY 2, 2017

When Satya and I started Homebrew in 2013 one of our bets for the coming decades was that non-traditional acquirers would become more aggressive in their pursuit of technology startups. We had our first taste of this trend playing out early in 2016 when GM acquired self-driving tech startup Cruise for north of $1b.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 28, 2018

There are many things a VC is looking for in reviewing your business plan but beyond things the like the quality of revenue, margins, OPEX and CAPEX there’s a really simple rule I call, “Cash In, Cash Out, Milestones Achieved.” Having too little demand leads to bankruptcy. Let me check my plan.” Yes, I see plans this pedestrian.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 2, 2011

I get company portfolio requests (review board packs, sign legal docs, help with fund raising, review a new candidates resume, help with press release, request for meeting to discuss topics, etc.). I like customer service but I also need to do sales, marketing, finance & operations. I read 95% of my email.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2016

The key to being able to run a business that isn’t yet profitable (on operating margin) is availability of capital to finance losses and preferably at a cost that isn’t too punitive to the founders and employees. Poorly calculated LTVs can become BVs (bankruptcy values). I’m guessing much of this was 101 to many readers.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 31, 2023

Managing finances is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. But, with the evolving technology and plenty of lease accounting software solutions in the market, you don’t have to worry about human error in your lease accounting journal entries. 4. Monitor finances. 3. Focus on planning.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Similarly, you’ll want to diminish your cash outflows by any means necessary; vaguely speaking, this means ‘cutting the costs of doing business,’ but more specifically it may entail getting rid of unessential employees or changing suppliers in order to secure better long-term financing on your deals.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 15, 2017

It is for this reason that these industries themselves often being the slowest to adapt to change and embrace technology is so ironic. Meaning that any projects which aren’t securely financed leave workers with the risk of not being paid. Incremental Industry. Flying High.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2018

The biggest week of the year for tech and startups in Austin, Texas as South by Southwest (SXSW) descends upon the city from March 19–15. Bose will be demonstrating the new technology to app and device developers in a fun, informative setting. There are a zillion things to do, both official and unofficial?—?so Did I miss something?

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Our categorization is not a technical one. Additionally, Flexible VC can accommodate all types of companies, not just asset-lite, tech-enabled companies.”. —> Individual company bankruptcy risk —-> Traditional Equity VC . Flexible VC offers you this. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share.

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Occam's Razor

JULY 18, 2011

Most email programs now have preview panes that typically block images and scripts (Outlook, Thunderbird, Gmail, everyone), and default settings prevent data collection due to concerns about viruses. The difficulty in getting the numbers (bug Finance!) That is okay. Over time compare rotten apples to rotten apples.

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Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

Hopefully I’ll be able to add some value with some of the financing needs that your businesses may need. Then we look at what the small business financing needs. “How do I tackle my financing needs as a startup?” I think there is a process where you can participate via Twitter, or ask questions.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

A passionate entrepreneur, Manly has more than 30 years of experience in the technology and education sectors, culminating in the foundation of GCA – a range of training institutions that expanded to include the Universal Business School Sydney (UBSS) MBA program to support the next wave of Australia’s entrepreneurs.

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online.wsj.com

JULY 11, 2012

Technology. This service is temporary unavailable due to system maintenance. Loading… Tech. Loading… Personal Finance. Personal Finance. Personal Technology. TECHNOLOGY. more in Tech. WSJ Classroom. Ran gold Resources Ltd. View All Search Results » |. Welcome, Logout.

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www.founderinstitute.com

MARCH 2, 2010

The only science and technology-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Harrisburg University’s academic mission is to create, to attract and to expand economic opportunities in the region.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 6, 2019

I’m incredibly excited that every day I have the opportunity to use my tech background to make it easier and more affordable for the 35 million Americans with hearing loss to receive high quality, audiologist-backed hearing care. I’m currently a tech founder, my company is a sponsorship matching platform Vettdeck. workforce.

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Professor VC

APRIL 7, 2011

This will also serve as a good pointer for all the entrepreneurs who ask why I am not interested in their company led convertible note financing round. Technically, the start-up is insolvent from the day they take the first dollar of investment. In cases where it is truly a bridge financing (i.e. Some will just shut down.

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Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 10, 2008

The top performing SaaS companies typically achieve annual customer renewal rates above 90% - with most of the churn due to death (bankruptcies) or marriage (acquisitions) - and over 100% renewals on a dollar value basis due to up-sells into this installed base. Cashflow is the other key metric. Philippe Botteri.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

TEC is one of Canada’s largest and most experienced private credit firms, specializing in providing asset-based capital solutions to companies that are underserved or overlooked by traditional sources of financing, primarily banks. The company was facing significant cash flow issues and was on the brink of bankruptcy.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

I get approached about clean tech or biotech periodically – I don’t focus on these. In ad tech there’s Seth Levine at Foundry Group and both Dana Settle & Ian Sigelow at Greycroft. But they were never going to be convinced anyways once they did due diligence and realized we’re not a SV-focused fund.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

Lehman Brothers had filed for bankruptcy. Let’s review all of our existing investments. Finance where needed. Not just tech companies but industrials, too. I’ll bet many of them did a review of their “investment pace&# as in – how quickly should we be investing. It was September 2008.

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entrepreMusings

APRIL 20, 2014

Schoner was the founder of ThingMagic, LLC, a garage-grown RFID technology company led by a small group of MIT Media Lab graduates. Use your due date we check because you darlene treating ed turned down into of submitting it. In his new book, Schoner sheds light on the six core roles needed for a new tech start up.

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techcrunch.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

As a refresher, a convertible note is a loan that automatically converts into equity upon the closing of a Series A round of financing. Second, the debt note requires a fixed due date (or “maturity date”) for repayment of the total amount borrowed, plus interest. Sometimes these loans have a valuation cap and/or a discount.

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