Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Yet, according to many sources , over 90 percent of all businesses are started and grown with no equity financing, and many others would have been better off without it. In fact, most of the rich entrepreneurs you know actively turned away early equity proposals. Need expensive resources up front.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The round brings Honor’s total equity funding to date to $325 million and values the company at over $1.25 We are aggressively recruiting product hires, from designers to developers who want to solve real-world problems and build with purpose to solve a massive societal need. Honor Technology, Inc. ,

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Yet, according to many sources , over 90 percent of all businesses are started and grown with no equity financing, and many others would have been better off without it. In fact, most of the rich entrepreneurs you know actively turned away early equity proposals. Need expensive resources up front.

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Up and Running

MARCH 12, 2019

In many areas, however, the high demand for tech talent appears to be larger than the supply of qualified tech and software developers for hire. JD Houvener, CEO and founder of Bold Patents , says, “The first big step is to make sure that your contract with the software hire will be enforceable in all countries involved.

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Gust

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Yet, according to many sources , over 90 percent of all businesses are started and grown with no equity financing, and many others would have been better off without it. In fact, most of the rich entrepreneurs you know actively turned away early equity proposals. Need expensive resources up front.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2023

You are now entering the rollout stage , with money required for marketing, hiring a full-time team, and a production process. It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.” Congratulations! Every investor wants to be part of your growth stage , after your first $1 million in revenue. “The

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

It’s among the most-asked questions on startup forums, and an issue we’re dealing with right now at WPEngine as we bring on new employees: How do you decide how much equity (shares) to give a new employee or partner? The question is further complicated when the new hire is getting a salary. What about $Y/mo?&#

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2023

The alternative is to work with an innovation institute to evaluate your technology, or hire a consultant. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. If you need help at this stage, look for a local university teaching online courses on entrepreneurship , or how to build a business plan.

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Mark tells us: there is a lot of demand for developers right here in L.A. First, early in the post, Mark mentions: The idea behind the meetup is to connect technology startups with prospective hires who may be interested to work for “alternative compensation”–e.g., reduced salary, partial equity, good experience, etc.

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Ben's Blog

MAY 18, 2012

Conventional wisdom among smart technology entrepreneurs says not to hire people with Masters in Business Administration (MBAs) into startups. My friend Peter Thiel once warned a young entrepreneur: “Never ever hire an MBA; they will ruin your company.” They began to stroll into startups with insane lists of demands.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JANUARY 4, 2018

This week we closed $250M in financing from Silver Lake , the premier technology private equity firm. We just announced a few more things. Late last year we passed $100M in annual recurring revenue. We’re less than 8 years old so you can do the math on growth rates and figure out that we’re on an elite trajectory.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Hire more help than helpers. Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands. There is no free lunch.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

It seems that most of you entrepreneurs I meet in my role as business advisor are convinced that starting a new business requires equity investors, exponential growth, and a plan to go public via IPO. Personal income is related to operations versus equity. With major investors, your equity and return is diluted and delayed.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Nearly four in five CEOs complained that CMOs can’t explain how brand equity can be linked to recognized financial measures such as firm equity. In circumstances like this, most firms call their legal departments and start issuing cease and desist demands. Build strong customer communities. But LEGO took a smarter approach.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. I really believe that what’s most important for a founder is the ability to have a vision for the company, make sales and hire well. Laura Roeder , LKR.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The alternative is to work with an innovation institute to evaluate your technology, or hire a consultant. Sometimes these will ask for 5%-15% of your equity for their support services. If you need help at this stage, look for a local university teaching online courses on entrepreneurship , or how to build a business plan.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Entrepreneurs need to hit a happy medium with backers, not giving away too much but not making overly aggressive demands. They also need to decide whether to structure terms as an equity deal or a convertible security deal. Things such as issuing equity and setting the compensation of officers are board-level votes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2020

You are now entering the rollout stage , with money required for marketing, hiring a full-time team, and a production process. It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.” Congratulations! Every investor wants to be part of your growth stage , after your first $1 million in revenue. “The

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A systems-wide approach to operationalize diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the startup ecosystem is required and must be built from the ground by communities of color with the support and investment of all. Opportunity Hub is one of those communities forging the path towards true diversity, equity and inclusion.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 21, 2022

Equity Financing. Another alternative for business financing is equity investment, in which investors buy a stake in your company. debt financing, equity funding, or bootstrapping are all viable alternatives. This involves generating a budget, estimating income and costs, and projecting financial demands.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2019

A recent high-profile one, Theranos , the blood-testing company, had no trouble getting customers, but promised more than their technology could deliver, Another, Shyp , an early on-demand delivery platform, blamed their demise on premature scaling. Demand continuous innovation to keep up with change.

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Hunter Walker

AUGUST 7, 2017

Satya and I rarely see less than a 10% pool created at seed and Series A, but are increasingly engaging with founders about 12-15% pools, especially if you’re going to be hiring in-demand engineers (computer vision, AI) and/or (more typically post Series A), building out a senior executive team.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Sticking your neck out to secure the startup capital, hiring the right employees, and establishing cash flow are just a few of the risks that send would-be entrepreneurs running away from the idea of starting their own business. Are the ownership and business demands a good fit for your lifestyle? Are you ready to be in charge?

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2017

The enterprise in company form offers a product, a process or service for sale or hires to professionals or individuals, contributing to a community’s overall economic development. Enterprise is defined as the act of creating, innovating and setting up a business, taking financial risks expecting profits.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

Conduct a thorough analysis of the local market to identify emerging trends, demand for housing, and potential areas for growth and expansion. Consider hiring a land use attorney or zoning consultant to help navigate the regulatory landscape and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The shedding process will be different for each of us - some of us like to read inspirational business books, or meditate, or exercise, or group brainstorm, or hire an advisor to help us work through it. And with liabilities down and assets up, we are left with that most beautiful piece of our business balance sheet - equity.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

From there, it’s time to inquire what the value of the company currently is and if their investment is going towards equity or loans. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the company’s founding team members, and those they hire at the ground zero stage of development.

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Hunter Walker

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

You don’t even need to do anything and we’ll give you equity. You see, the demand for “startup advisors” were going through a little bit of a boomlet. It doesn’t have to be a huge commitment on their part (or significant equity), but just start giving them some tie to your startup and some incentive to maintain the relationship.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

But when it comes to core technical skills, more and more entrepreneurs are opting to partner with technical co-founders rather than hiring someone for an in-house position. You Need To Know Tech Basics I really believe that what’s most important for a founder is the ability to have a vision for the company, make sales and hire well.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

Steve Hoffman (06:08): If you don't get the right people on board, you know, hire them really hard to succeed, marketing, getting your name out. An untapped pool of demand is waiting for this to come along now, right? Steve Hoffman (07:08): Your, your most important task at the beginning is to be a demand hunter to go into the market.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As a seasoned person, I believe that one advantage of hiring a business coach for yourself is that it allows you to receive constructive criticism from someone who does not know you. Plus, how to get your demands satisfied while still being liked! Coaches support and empower diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in my workplace.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 1, 2023

Thanks to Corey Philip, Acumen Equity Advisors ! #7- Reassess all the differentials based on demand, always prioritizing products and services with greater profitability and better cash generation. However, laying off the most recent hires can erase a company's progress toward change and diversity. 7- Minimize experimentation.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Abraham: As a company we truly believe in justice and a DE&I space (diversity, equity and inclusion) and help leaders understand the importance of diversity and inclusion of different cultures, whilst still creating a sense of unity by appreciating the differences. TSM: How is your company impacting the world/your clients?

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

of small businesses say they will hire in the next six months as compared to 38.1% who say they do not plan to hire. Access To Capital Key Reason Why Small Businesses Not Able To Hire. Positions In Demand. of companies planning to hire indicate they’d need to train those they hire. were successful. “If

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David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? VI: Revenue-based financing: The next step for private equity and early-stage investment. VIII: The Leading Flexible VCs, With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing. We plan to raise $2.5m

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

They need a large infusion from venture capitalists, private equity, bank loans, or mezzanine financing. Hire more help than helpers. Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands. There is no free lunch.

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

It’s hard enough to get a job at a venture capital or private equity firm; it’s even more complex to join as a Partner. Also see Preqin’s Key Due Diligence Considerations for Private Equity Investors. . VC and private equity are very illiquid on both the investing and the personnel side. So assessing fit is critical.

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