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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Typical business stage. An already proven business model and its already valuable assets. Typical business model. Flexible VC: Compensation-based. Flexible VC: Blended Return. Venture Debt.

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How Podcasting Can Transform Your Business: Lessons in Networking and Lead Generation

Duct Tape Marketing

And if you think about what a powerful tool or technology that is, I would just say to my friend who's listening to our conversation right now, do not sleep on this. So what you have to do is make sure that you have a foolproof business plan and a business model. 04:22): And I dare say make friends button.

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Talking AI with AI

Reid Hoffman

RH: I agree with everything that you just outlined — but you missed one of the most interesting possibilities, like our conversation right now. Where the AI — in this case you — provide creative, interesting, and elucidating content like I hope we are right now.

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How Fractional CMOs Are Reshaping Business Strategy

Duct Tape Marketing

I like a lot of different types of industries and business models, but the ones that I most enjoy working with are ones that actually help people, animals of the environment. Mike Volkin (09:10): That's the typical way a company grows, right? So, all right. It's not to say I don't like working with other companies.

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Episode 3: Smart Bear Live!

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

So that means stuff like thinking about what a business model might be, it does mean customer development. They have 27 business units. In fact if I were to describe Mint, you see it as the business model of make money by pushing offers for credit cards, loans, and so forth onto people. What’s the worst case?

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