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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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?

Equity 78

Equity Revenue Cofounder Colorado 78

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

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.

Balance Sheet 132

Balance Sheet Cofounder Cap Table Delaware 132

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.

America 60

America Technical Review Advisory Board Due Diligence 60

Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Likewise, founders can benefit from understanding basic characteristics of the overall legal structure, formation and governance documents, rights and responsibilities of team members, etc. Determine who will serve on the Board of Directors and in executive officer positions (usually founders).

Intellectual Property 139

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Delaware Stock 139

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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