Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

But, what constitutes success for the parties involved – investors, entrepreneurs, employees, and customers – can vary dramatically. Misaligned interests that lead to poor financing choices are often very problematic for first time entrepreneurs in young companies.   I’ve written a lot about that topic ( [link] ).

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Finance Bootstrapping Startup Equity 83

Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2009

John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2008

« The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs | Main.    What does that mean for entrepreneurs?     What does that mean for entrepreneurs?  Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! Google Ads.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Madison, Wisconsin has always been known as a progressive town - in part because it's home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. RWW's Never Mind the Valley series: Since early 2009, Capital Entrepreneurs has held a monthly meet-up for entrepreneurs. ranking it ahead of the noted startup hotspot of Boston.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Though ThriftyWrench is only available in western Wisconsin currently, they are hoping to expand into the Minneapolis-St. As a new entrepreneur, building ThriftyWrench.com has been incredible learning experience for me. Paul area soon, and eventually, have garages represented from all over the United States. If so, what and why?

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Small Business Minneapolis Wisconsin United States 64

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The summit opened with a panel of Investors sharing their insights of what the funding environment for entrepreneurs, non-profits and small businesses will look like as the economy recovers. Besides sharing tips for teaching traditional entrepreneurs the discussion also included how we could help Main Street businesses.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

Please see later version of this post on May 16, 2010 Entrepreneurs are often not experts in the area of term-sheet negotiations and all of the surrounding issues.   Investors sometimes “present” the terms they’d like and expect the entrepreneurs to react. Term-sheets and Valuations: Thinking about Negotiations.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 13, 2014

Wisconsin, 1984. For entrepreneurs, there are two kinds of uncertainties that need to be dealt with – uncertainty on making strategic decisions for the company and uncertainty on how to manage the team. your network. Problems appear daily for entrepreneurs: There’s a bug to be fixed. Edward Weber, Uni. past cases studies.

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Wisconsin Entrepreneur Retention Lean 137

Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know. Madison, WI -- Here' are two downloads to my presentation from last week's Early Stage Symposium, "What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know About Each Other." Listed below are links to weblogs that reference What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know. Google Ads.

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Tim Keane

JULY 2, 2010

Every entrepreneur should read this article on choosing the correect type of corporate form for an enterprise: [link]. Every entrepreneur should read this article on choosing the correect type of corporate form for an enterprise: [link]. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Tim Keane

APRIL 22, 2006

Questions for Entrepreneurs. Id be interested to know what those of you who are entrepreneurs think about these questions. Should angel networks charge entrepreneurs for reviewing their plans, and if so, whats a fair price? Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Questions for Entrepreneurs : Comments.

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Wisconsin Bootstrapping Angel Investor Entrepreneur 60

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs. While it isn't always top of mind for entrepreneurs caught up in the rush of running and growing their businesses, long term thinking, including thinking about relationships, is pretty important. . Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs.  It preserved their reputation.

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Wisconsin Entrepreneur Illinois Startup 68

Tim Keane

AUGUST 10, 2006

Listening to Entrepreneurs. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Listening to Entrepreneurs : Comments. Listening to Entrepreneurs. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). « Do You See The Big Picture?

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Entrepreneur Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

  Do the same exercise for market #2 Entrepreneurs that can do this build an understandable environment that is friendly to investors and welcomes discussion and feedback from experts. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series).

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Marketing Wisconsin Startup Angel Investor 116

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

I'm just reading a post  from Wisbusiness.com  by Joe Kremer of the Wisconsin Angel Network.  It is the way entrepreneurs and investors agree on what the market value of the risk being assumed actually is. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Wisconsin Valuation Angel Investor Startup 60

Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model.

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Startup 68

Tim Keane

APRIL 11, 2006

Ten questions the entrepreneur should ask the (prospective) investor » April 11, 2006. This is an overview prepared by the Marquette Golden Angels Network for entrepreneurs. This is an overview prepared by the Marquette Golden Angels Network for entrepreneurs. « What is the angel pondering? PDF 1.5MB).

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs : Comments. The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Wisconsin Atlanta Entrepreneur Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

JANUARY 11, 2013

« Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs | Main. | John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! Google Ads.

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Startup Bootstrapping 89

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 30, 2006

Due diligence: An Entrepreneurs Perspective. Due diligence by an investor, seen from the entrepreneurs point of view, is all good. If the entrepreneur agrees to some sort of leadership strategy itll probably be in the deal terms.). If the entrepreneur is always selling, beyond a certain point this makes investors uncomfortable.

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Due Diligence Wisconsin Entrepreneur Angel Investor 60

Up and Running

OCTOBER 23, 2014

For example, in 1994 Jeff Bezos founded Amazon from his garage in Washington, and Harley-Davidson started out of a home—and a shed—in Wisconsin. entrepreneurs start their business at home. Tips for Success: Our three home-based business owners offer pieces of advice for prospective home-based entrepreneurs. Hard work.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 13, 2006

A budget discussion with an entrepreneur. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference A budget discussion with an entrepreneur : Comments. A budget discussion with an entrepreneur. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series).

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Wisconsin Entrepreneur Startup Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

JUNE 28, 2006

Its a talk for Entrepreneurs (this recording is from the State Entrepreneurs Conference in June 2006) about how to select angel investors and also meet their expectations. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Google Ads.

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Angel Investor Conversion Wisconsin Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

") Every entrepreneur who's ever talked to investors knows there are a couple of different things going on. Said another way, if the entrepreneur enthusiastically seeks expertise to get to a common goal we have the beginnings of a potentially interesting opportunity.  and invested in, well, interesting ventures.

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Pennsylvania Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 68

Tim Keane

APRIL 21, 2006

Id be interested in comments from angels and entrepreneurs about this one. Id be interested in comments from angels and entrepreneurs about this one. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Resources for startups. Google Ads.

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Startup Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

JULY 6, 2006

John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 6, 2008

John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model.

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Startup 60

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 1, 2006

The SBDC provides classes for entrepreneurs and business owners. The SBDC provides classes for entrepreneurs and business owners. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Take a look. Take a look. Resources for startups.

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Tim Keane

MAY 16, 2010

.  Based on a lot of feedback, I've added some new comments about put rights and made more explicit my philosophy about working together with entrepreneurs to achieve mutually satisfactory results.  Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! Google Ads.

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Term Sheet Valuation Wisconsin Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

I'm in Dublin this week and was at the Halo Business Angel Network meeting on Monday evening.  From an investors point of view, the ability to select and hire is a critical element in assessing the entrepreneur herself. I'm in Dublin this week and was at the Halo Business Angel Network meeting on Monday evening.

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Tim Keane

JULY 6, 2007

Heres a great comment from Ryan that I just posted: "My fellow angel network managers say that they usually wont talk to inventors because the company anticipated is usually not ready for angel investment." The founding entrepreneur must be clear about their capabilities and their desired future role in the company.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 5, 2010

  If you have an interest in learning about best practices in angel investing, and network with local angel investors, this is a not to be missed event. Golden Angels Network. Golden Angels Network. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Milwaukee Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

MARCH 8, 2010

" Entrepreneurs looking for investors know about "accredited investor" status and the myriad benefits it provides.  " Entrepreneurs looking for investors know about "accredited investor" status and the myriad benefits it provides.  « Bottom Up Market Sizing | Main. | Google Ads.

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Accredited Investor Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

MAY 20, 2010

So stay strong all you brave entrepreneurs because, as you already know, sharks can smell fear." " ABC Shark Tank Website I cannot imagine any circumstances under which real entrepreneurs with real opportunities would subject themselves to this kind of treatment.  made, the deal will get done. Resources for startups.

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Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Term Sheet 60

Tim Keane

APRIL 12, 2006

Ten questions the entrepreneur should ask the (prospective) investor. If they’re making it as part of a group that the entrepreneur likes, fine. If they are “solo,” though, the entrepreneur will want to know a lot about their attitudes and expectations, especially when things go wrong. » April 12, 2006.

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Tim Keane

MAY 2, 2006

Here’s a post from Jason Caplain , a VC in Ralieigh, NC with another take that adds more meaning to the discussion about the entrepreneur being the chief sales guy. Here’s a post from Jason Caplain , a VC in Ralieigh, NC with another take that adds more meaning to the discussion about the entrepreneur being the chief sales guy.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 20, 2009

  A successfully bootstrapped start-up allows the entrepreneur to retain more equity (Gianforte hung on to 60% up to the IPO) and provides a lot more control and freedom from competing goals of various investors.  Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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