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“I think CEOs that are interested in a future acquisition need to be building relationships or at least awareness with potential buyers at least 2-3 years in advance, especially with strategics. If you’re not on the list, it’s rare for a deal to happen.” Joe Hyrkin on Selling Issuu to Bending Spoons, and More….

Hunter Walker

We hired a strong mid-market banker, Lightning Partners to help us with the process and got an introduction to Bending Spoons in April of 2024. This is a good way to start exploring and getting connected and educated without spooking investors or employees. Most lenders expect you to miss the covenants. Thats a mistake.

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The need for a board grows with complexity

Berkonomics

The number of employees grows. Bank loans with restrictive covenants are taken on. Once created, it is logical to follow the standard practice in the creation of two standing committees composed of outside board members (not employees or executives) – the compensation committee and the audit committee.

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How should I finance my new venture? - Startups and angels: Along.

Tim Keane

But, what constitutes success for the parties involved – investors, entrepreneurs, employees, and customers – can vary dramatically.   His entire income is based on his personal output and he’d like to hire several woodworkers, expand his sales to existing customers, and generate a profit in addition to his contributed labor. 

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Your need for a board grows with complexity.

Berkonomics

The number of employees grows. Bank loans with restrictive covenants are taken on. Compensation’s charter is to approve stock option grants for any employee, no matter how small the grant, and all salary and benefits for at least the CEO if not the next level down, to avoid conflict of interest with the CEO.

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Who are the Major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

David Teten

The mode purpose for funding is (in order of frequency) Sales, Marketing, Market Expansion, Product Development, and Hiring Employees. Like other RBI firms, Decathlon does not require warrants, governance involvement, or the types of financial covenants that are often associated with other venture debt type solutions.

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One More Time: No NDAs

dashes.com

If I honor your NDA, and I meet a great investor or potential employee or valuable partner for your new venture, I wouldnt be able to tell them about it. The same goes for "non-competes" or non- solicitation covenants. If someone hired you, would you have your lawyer look over the NDA? zuccaro.joe. | May 8, 2010 7:55 AM.

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Pros & Cons Of Non-Compete Agreements

YoungUpstarts

Three of the most valuable assets of businesses are trade secrets, customer relationships and employees. An effective agreement can prevent or impede employees from jumping ship and taking your customers with them – which can impair customer goodwill, the lifeblood of any business. By Mike Freed , attorney at Gunster.