Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2011

I wrote this because over the last decade I’ve seen a destructive cycle where otherwise interesting companies have been screwed by raising too much money at too high of prices and gotten caught in a trap when the markets correct and they got ahead of themselves. There is an inherent value that any company has. That’s fine.

Pre-Money Valuation 336

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Silicon Valley Stock 336

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Especially as an entrepreneur with little extra time, you may need some investment advice. The entire investment industry is built on the concept known as the “time value of money,” and the factor that you can never recuperate is the time that you wasted.

Technical Review 64

Technical Review Due Diligence Early Stage Portfolio 64

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Many entrepreneurs stumble at this point, losing the deal or most of their ownership, by having no answer, saying “make me an offer,” or quoting an exorbitant number. All principals and employees add value. Assign value to all paid professionals, as their skills, training, and knowledge of your business technology is very valuable.

Valuation 270

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 270

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Many entrepreneurs stumble at this point, losing the deal or most of their ownership, by having no answer, saying “make me an offer,” or quoting an exorbitant number. All principals and employees add value. Assign value to all paid professionals, as their skills, training, and knowledge of your business technology is very valuable.

Pre-Money Valuation 246

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 246

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Many entrepreneurs stumble at this point, losing the deal or most of their ownership, by having no answer, playing coy, or quoting an exorbitant number. All principals and employees add value. Assign value to all paid professionals, as their skills, training, and knowledge of your business technology is very valuable.

Valuation 234

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Startup 234

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

But in the end we selected David Lin , a superstar who did 4 years at the technology investment banking firm Montgomery & Co and 4 years as Director of Strategy at the comparison shopping site PriceGrabber where he dealt with many operational issues. He’s a star who has a very intuitive feel for technology and … no MBA.

NPV 337

NPV Chicago Balance Sheet Database 337

Gust

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Many entrepreneurs stumble at this point, losing the deal or most of their ownership, by having no answer, saying “make me an offer,” or quoting an exorbitant number. All principals and employees add value. Assign value to all paid professionals, as their skills, training, and knowledge of your business technology is very valuable.

Valuation 187

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 187