Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2016

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments. Equity investments are not loans, so there is no loan payback period or interest payments. Find a private equity firm or friendly individual.

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David Teten

JUNE 1, 2011

I enjoyed participating in last week’s Capital Roundtable Private Equity Masterclass on “ Best Practices for Sourcing Quality Deal Flow & Developing New Business ” (May 26 th , 2011). Must build and promote your reputation / expertise. Flow is a function of reputation and share of mind in target market.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 26, 2010

I’d rather choose to be zen and maintain my public reputation. Let’s say a senior member of your team demanded a pay raise (cash or equity) and you didn’t like the way they approached you. This also applies to internal company decisions. Sometimes the right thing is to firmly but politely resist the increase.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Just a word of warning for those who fall into the latter category – Arab entrepreneurs already understand the latent potential of their birthplaces, and in many cases are well-positioned to rebuild the region’s historical reputation as a center of technology, learning and economic opportunity.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Forms of funding. ? Equity investment. Equity investment is the most popular and most talked-about avenue for startup funding. These investments are made instead of shares or equity in your startup. Equity investors. The third source of funding is from equity investors. Stages of Equity-based funding. ?

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 4, 2010

He posted on several social networking sites the following message: If you know of a startup company that could benefit from the knowledge, experience, professional network and reputation of a globally recognized technology and innovation leader.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2020

It is crucial to do your marketing research when building a reputable brand. Define your company’s brand through philosophy, capabilities, goals, and equity, then see how your consumer and brand relate to pinpoint the company’s overall purpose. Take Time to Research. Understand Main Business Objectives. Respect Your Name.

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David Teten

JANUARY 23, 2021

For ideas, see How Executives Can Work from Home with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds. Microcredentials for the Effective Venture Capital or Private Equity Investor. Fundraising hacks for VC and private equity funds. Lastly, gather feedback. See The Use of Placement Agents for Emerging VC. .

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

You never got around to agreeing exact equity splits but you had many conversations about it. I’ve met several people from Cooley Godward who have stellar reputations in this category. They have a stellar reputation and know how to work with the earliest of starts with entrepreneurs. I already mentioned DLA Piper.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2016

A Startup Lab invests guidance, strategy, and takes equity in a carefully selected collection of early and seed stage startups. Depending on what a startup needs, the cost and equity share will vary — ranging from a full scope of projections, a business plan, and modeling, to a simple consulting partnership. Who does it help?

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 2, 2023

As part of The Startup Magazine’s Female Founder Interview series , today we present Minué Yoshida, owner of the New York-based Yoshida Academy which offers courses to help clients in mastering public speaking and leadership skills and diversity, equity and inclusion consulting. The first step was to acknowledge our current diversity.

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VC Cafe

JULY 30, 2012

6) Equity Crowdfunding – I’ve covered the different types of Crowdfunding on the post Startup Equity Crowdfunding grows in Europe. million in 3 days for its smart watch, which grew to over $10 million in one month from 68,000 backers, without losing a single percentage of equity in the process.

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Status / reputation. previously explained that it usually requires some equity, but here is some more step by step practical advice. CompStudy 2008 Report on Equity and Cash Compensation at Technology Startups. Why You Should Write. Your service: the game. People want status. It's human nature," he writes. Let's recap.

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Hunter Walker

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Originally backed by venture capital, in 2021 Daniel worked with TPG , a large private equity firm, to make them the majority investor. As a result, we were considering relationships with a number of different large-scale investors including private equity firms. They’ve just been fantastic and incredibly helpful. I will finish here.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2013

Balance the risks to your reputation. When entering any deal you are putting your personal and corporate reputation on the line. Take into consideration what the impact of doing the deal will do to your brand. White Label. Thinking Aloud deal making deals JP James Libreum Capital Management startup'

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

They even suggested that I should get less equity in the company because I didn’t bring the same amount of skill to the table.” Fast forward five years and Bittan is now the co-founder of a two-year-old business, OwnerListens , which helps businesses take control of their online reputation with an easy-to-use feedback app.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2014

And they have a general sense of reputation. I know that in later-stage growth equity deals some firms even hire third-parties who will do the reference calls. You can ask VCs, customers, competitors or somebody who had a similar job function in the same general community. Having an accomplice.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 30, 2022

Sometime in your future, an investor will offer you money in return for equity. Then you need to retain the lion’s share of equity. The more people you grant equity to, the more complex your payday. You might recover, sure, but at what cost to your reputation? Will you be ready? You might even ask for it.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Brand marketing is concerned with objectives such as: Brand tracking , identity, and recognition; Improving brand awareness ; Building brand equity ; Understanding and influencing consumer perceptions about the brand. Use brand marketing strategies to build brand equity. But, consider what equity you hold before executing a rebrand.

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

However, the 2016 Peace Deal with the FARC , among other efforts, changed its international reputation, leading to a 300% increase in foreign visitors since 2006. They’ve raised $14M from US-based VCs Portland Private Equity and Endeavor. A solid foundation of government support.

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The Next Web

MARCH 2, 2014

This was reported as being untrue by British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) about a year ago. The colleges that tend to have work placement initiatives prepare students better for hands-on work, but are “less reputable” than the research-based universities. They become even more conservative.

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www.quora.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Type to Add and Search Questions; Search Topics and People Startups Startup Compensation Entrepreneurship Compensation Stock Options Major Internet Companies Silicon Valley Why is there such a large founder to early employee equity drop-off? This ties into this Paul Graham article: [link] /equity. Login if you already have an account.

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www.drowningamerican.com

JUNE 22, 2012

Next → How we Hire for Sweat Equity (Part 2)… Posted on April 7, 2011 by Travis Biziorek. equity in the company. So, I figure its better to wait until I have more of a reputation to stand behind. . So, I figure its better to wait until I have more of a reputation to stand behind. Skip to primary content.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Your valuable brand equity takes time to accrue and it shouldn’t be squandered lightly and without good reason. And, read on to the next section on overcoming a bad reputation…. You need to overcome a poor reputation. A poor reputation – deserved or not – can be an anchor dragging your business down.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Botanical Bounty needs to establish its reputation as a highly-efficient, high-potency medicinal herb grower, and one effective and inexpensive way to do that would be to lean on loyal customer testimonials in the company’s marketing strategy. See Also: The Complete Botanical Bounty Business Plan. SWOT analysis for Botanical Bounty.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 6, 2017

No business owner should enter into an agreement with an investor before learning about the terms they offer and their reputation. ANGEL INVESTOR : These are individuals who offer capital to startups in exchange for equity, partial ownership or convertible debt.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 3, 2023

Private equity firm Alta Semper Capital has provided a financing injection of twenty million dollars to the e-health business MyDawa, which is based in Kenya. Deals have already been reached by the company with some of the most reputable clinic chains in the country. This is due to the fact that Alta Semper Capital made the investment.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 4, 2016

When family history and public identity are positively associated with brand and product reputation there may be further opportunities to leverage family identity. An in-house incubator or a stand-alone family private equity fund may help capitalize on these insights for the mutual financial benefit of the family.

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VC Cafe

JULY 4, 2012

Amongst the different types of crowdfunding: Donation, Reward, Lending and Equity, the latter is on the rise as a fundraising mechanism for European startups. investors can then, through the platform, buy small parts of this equity stake. Below is a table of the equity Crowdfunding platforms operating in Europe: Location.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 17, 2019

The terminology : before you make your first investment, you should make yourself aware of the various terminology and abbreviations that are commonly used across the stock market, such as return on equity (ROE), as well as earnings per share (EPS), and not to forget compound annual growth rate (CAGR).

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 24, 2018

Fraud for profit focuses on misusing the mortgage lending process to get cash and equity from lenders or homeowners. You’ll be more prepared if you get pre-approved for a mortgage by a reputable lender so you make the homebuying process smoother. Fraud for Housing. Avoid Aggressive Mortgage Lenders.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Walgreens, and Home Depot have each built strong brand identities and all benefit from powerful household recognition and strong brand equity. But, the biggest box store hasn’t always had a flawless reputation. They must be doing something right. Let’s get started.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The two most reputable sites in this area are: Gust Angel Network. Some would say that home equity is the greatest source of small business financing. Most businesses are financed by home equity or savings as they start— bootstrapping. You can also post your business plan on websites that bring angel investors together.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2017

I started R Public Relations on a wing and a prayer, but my reputation in the public relations world has followed me to success. We do home equity funds without interest or monthly payments in exchange for sharing in the future upside/downside of home values. I took a giant leap and went into business for myself.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 2, 2019

And of course, effectively all venture capitalists are going to require some equity for their investment. I emphasize my focus here is organizations which are backing for-profit companies and do not take equity. Their foci include addressing environmental sustainability, racial and gender equity, economic development concerns, etc.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Whether to choose loans or equity depends on your situation, and larger projects may require a specialized loan rather than a line of credit. If you dont adhere to regulations, that jeopardizes your business as it can damage your reputation, halt the project temporarily or permanently, and cost you money in fines.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

It’s your reputation and ultimate differentiating factor. Once you decide your brand strategy, you should stay the course to build brand equity. Every touchpoint is an opportunity to build or subtract brand equity from your brand. A clearly defined business strategy allows you to set your brand strategy. Image source.

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