David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. III: Why are Revenue-Based VCs investing in so many women and underrepresented founders?

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

“If you can fix a problem for someone and do it better, quicker, and/or cheaper than your competitor, you’re off to a good start.” – Gabriel Kuperman, founder and CEO of CuePin. We created UpKeep to fill this void—a cloud-based solution that was affordable for any size business.” – Ryan Chan, founder of UpKeep.

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Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

David Teten

MAY 7, 2019

We assume we’ll be structured as a traditional Delaware C corporation. For more on what I’m seeking, see The 8 characteristics of the perfect startup team and Early Teams: The Impact of Team Demography on VC Financing and Going Public. See Should you co-found a company with your friend? Q: What is your political philosophy?

America 60

America Technical Review Advisory Board Due Diligence 60

David Teten

JULY 10, 2019

We assume we’ll be structured as a traditional Delaware C corporation. For more on what I’m seeking, see The 8 characteristics of the perfect startup team ; Early Teams: The Impact of Team Demography on VC Financing and Going Public ; New Report Identifies Key Characteristics Of Successful Startup Entrepreneurs.

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America Technical Review Advisory Board Due Diligence 60

Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 26, 2011

When we were last with our SayAhh cofounders, they had implemented an accounting system and Jane had contributed $50,000 for a 55/45% equity split. The investments by the founders created two transactions. The investments by the founders created two transactions. Jane also invests $50,000 as previously agreed.

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Balance Sheet Cofounder Cap Table Delaware 128

Scott Edward Walker

MAY 30, 2013

Many founders do not realize that officers of a corporation have the same fiduciary obligations as directors. The extent of these obligations varies from state to state; however, since most companies are incorporated in Delaware, we will focus on Delaware law. Introduction. What Are the Fiduciary Obligations of Directors?

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Delaware Founder Cofounder Due Diligence 68

Scott Edward Walker

APRIL 9, 2012

Introduction We are in the golden age of seed financing. Venture capital funds, seed funds, super angels, angel groups, incubators, and “friends and family” are all playing the seed financing game and investing early in startups in an attempt to land the next Facebook. and (iii) what are the advantages of issuing convertible notes?

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