Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2013

Craft an operational plan and make it work. They need an operational CEO who knows the market and the marketing game. Make certain you as the founder and the CEO are on the same page on mission, company values, exit strategy, and workplace model. Most founders are product guys. Communicate company values and culture.

Technical Cofounder 219

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Startup Exit Strategy 219

Up and Running

AUGUST 18, 2014

Apart from having different ways of thinking about ‘growth’, startups seek financial investment differently than most small business operations. Startups tend to rely on capital that comes via angel investors or venture capital firms while small business operations may rely on loans and grants. The exit is what gives them a return.”

Small Business 154

Small Business Exit Strategy Cofounder Angel Investor 154

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2012

Craft an operational plan and make it work. They need an operational CEO who knows the market and the marketing game. Make certain you as the founder and the CEO are on the same page on mission, company values, exit strategy, and workplace model. Most founders are product guys. Communicate company values and culture.

Founder 248

Founder Startup Exit Strategy Leadership 248

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2013

Based on the final report for 2012 from Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), it may appear that IPOs are back as a viable startup exit strategy. Both operating executives and top advisors count. For the full year 2012, venture-backed initial public offerings raised $21.5 Timing is critical.

Venture Capital 252

Venture Capital IPO Elevator Pitch Initial Public Offering 252

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2011

Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A non-profit is still a business, maybe even tougher than for-profit to run successfully, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations.

Angel Investor 238

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 238

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Craft an operational plan and make it work. They need an operational CEO who knows the market and the marketing game. Make certain you as the founder and the CEO are on the same page on mission, company values, exit strategy, and workplace model. Most founders are product guys. Communicate company values and culture.

Search 224

Search Startup Exit Strategy Leadership 224

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Some nonprofit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A nonprofit is still a business, maybe even tougher than for-profit to run successfully, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations.

Equity 235

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 235

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Initial Public Offerings (IPO) are back as an exit strategy. According to a report just out, a record 156 operating companies went public in the U.S. A year from now that’s projected to go as high as 100. Thus a record number of entrepreneurs (and employees) are getting rich. in 2013, with aggregate proceeds of over $38 billion.

IPO 273

IPO Entrepreneur Social Media Startup 273

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A non-profit is still a business, maybe even tougher than for-profit to run successfully, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations.

Angel Investor 218

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 218

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A non-profit is still a business, maybe even tougher than for-profit to run successfully, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations.

Equity 207

Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 207

Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Think about an exit strategy. But establishing an exit strategy is another important piece that forces you to look toward the future of your business. Like the rest of your business plan, your exit strategy does not need to be set in stone. Legitimize your business operations.

Software Review 153

Software Review Exit Strategy Technical Review Business Plan 153

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

The job changes from creating a “work of art” to operating a “cookie cutter.” So here are the most common exit strategies and considerations these days for planning purposes: Merger & Acquisition (M&A). The ideal buyer is someone who has more skills and interest on the operational side of the business, and can scale it.

Exit Strategy 241

Exit Strategy Initial Public Offering IPO Startup 241

Up and Running

JANUARY 2, 2013

Most start-up teams are missing some key talent – be it marketing, management expertise, programmers, sales, operations, financial management, etc. Your Exit Strategy : If you’re seeking large sums of investment capital (over $1M), most investors will want to know what your exit strategy is.

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Due Diligence 164

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

Most startup teams are missing some key talent—be it marketing, management expertise, programmers, sales, operations, financial management, and so on. Your exit strategy. If you’re seeking large sums of investment capital (over $1M), most investors will want to know what your exit strategy is.

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Angel Investor 164

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

I recently reviewed a good summary of the advantages and disadvantages of an IPO exit strategy for startups in a widely-used textbook “ Entrepreneurship ,” by Robert Hisrich, Michael Peters, and Dean Shepherd. Their synopsis of the key risks should make you look hard for an alternate exit strategy: Increased risk of liability.

Exit Strategy 239

Exit Strategy IPO Investment Bankers Entrepreneur 239

Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Operations Plan Goal of the operations plan: Present the action plan for executing on your company’s vision. The operations plan transforms the business plan from concept into reality. And the operations plan proves that the management team can execute on your concept better than anybody else. Concept vs. reality.

Venture Capital 129

Venture Capital Business Plan Technical Review Private Placement 129

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2016

Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. The buyer has the challenge of scaling the business, and managing all the operational growth requirements.

Equity 120

Equity Exit Strategy Private Equity Startup 120

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 10, 2018

Few buyers will get excited about a company currently operating at a loss. You’ll find exceptions to this rule, like Snapchat, which was operating at a loss at its IPO, when it experienced high initial trading prices due to its huge popularity and untapped monetization capabilities. Wrapping Up.

Valuation 145

Valuation Technical Review Exit Strategy Metrics 145

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2010

Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A non-profit is still a business, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations. That’s a higher calling. Marty Zwilling.

Angel Investor 143

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 143

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 9, 2021

In addition, current investors want to see every startup go public or be acquired, as an exit event, so they can get their due return for that investment which has been tied up for the last few years. For these reasons, I always look for an overt exit strategy in every startup I might consider for an angel investment.

Exit Strategy 434

Exit Strategy Valuation Acquisition Metrics 434

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Some nonprofit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A nonprofit is still a business, maybe even tougher than for-profit to run successfully, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations.

Angel Investor 132

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 132

mashable.com

MARCH 20, 2014

Whats your exit strategy? Before accepting an offer with a startup, ask what their exit strategy is, and make sure youre on board. What is the sales strategy? In addition, the prospective employee can decide if his or her goals align with theirs. Bobby Grajewski , Edison Nation Medical. Doreen Bloch , Poshly Inc.

Technical Review 103

Technical Review Software Review Exit Strategy San Francisco 103

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Reasons for funding. ? Scale up your operations. One of the most prominent reasons for funding is to scale up your operations, for expansion and achieve economies of scale. Now you may want to scale up your operations or expand your presence. The third reason is to fund your short term operational expenses or working capital.

Startup 150

Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. A non-profit is still a business, maybe even tougher than for-profit to run successfully, so the best angel is a great entrepreneur at the helm for fund-raising, as well as operations.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 120

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Wouldn’t younger VCs with the incentive to climb the ranks internally be better champions of one’s startup and more likely to want to fuel growth, regardless of the exit strategy? They built airplanes out of palm trees thinking if they did manna would come in airplanes again.

Silicon Valley 237

Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 237

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 15, 2025

By fostering psychological safety, improving communication, and rethinking job exit strategies, businesses can enhance employee retention, protect workplace culture, and build long-term loyalty. Implementing modern job exit strategies can mitigate these risks and foster long-term success.

Exit Strategy 57

Exit Strategy Retention Employee Programming 57

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It's your persuasive pitch to potential investors, outlining your startup's objectives and profitability strategy. Beyond that, it acts as your business's guiding roadmap, ensuring you stay aligned with your goals as your operations adapt to evolving circumstances. Thanks Stephanie Venn Watson, Fatty15 ! #9-

Business Plan 143

Business Plan Jordan Entrepreneur Florida 143

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

With the rise of new cannabis companies, it is important to differentiate your cannabis company from the competition, whether you are opening a farm, extraction operation, or dispensary. Your operations plan. Your funding ask and exit strategy, if applicable. Operations. Extraction operations? Dispensaries?

Business Plan 154

Business Plan Technical Review Forecast Software Review 154

Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Or maybe you will want to extend your practice’s hours of operation. Your operations plan. Your funding ask and exit strategy, if applicable. Operations. The operations section of your business plan covers how your business works, from the logistics to the technology. Ideal patient profile. Financial plan.

Business Plan 72

Business Plan Technical Review Exit Strategy Oregon 72

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

This is the sum of your Operating Expenses and COGS. Since an operating business can’t run out of cash without having to close its doors, use your cash flow statement to figure out your low cash points and consider options to bring in additional cash. Exit Strategy. Total Expenses. Net Profit.

Business Plan 163

Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

You can’t underestimate the importance of selecting an attorney who “gets” your business model, your market opportunity, and most importantly, your fundraising and exit strategy. We shared all of this with our attorney before she helped us write our Operating Agreement (OA), so we assumed we were in good hands.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2011

The job changes from creating a “work of art” to operating a “cookie cutter.” So here are the most common exit strategies and considerations these days for planning purposes: Merger & Acquisition (M&A). The ideal buyer is someone who has more skills and interest on the operational side of the business, and can scale it.

Exit Strategy 231

Exit Strategy Initial Public Offering Startup IPO 231

Up and Running

JULY 24, 2017

Mention your exit strategy. Leave the details for later, but investors want to know that you understand they don’t make money unless you achieve an exit in a few years so they can sell shares to get their return. Executive summaries for internal plans, operations plans, or strategic plans.

Software Review 151

Software Review SBA Due Diligence Business Plan 151

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2021

A business is never a solo operation. You need complementary skills for marketing, financials, and operations. What do you see as your legacy and exit strategy? For me, the acid test of a leader and an idea is whether you can convince other people, and perhaps a co-founder, to join you in your quest.

Startup 399

Startup Exit Strategy Cofounder Equity 399

Berkonomics

JANUARY 16, 2014

Example: percent of ownership, officer/operational, director/board member… What are the parties willing to give up in return for the prospect of business success? Create roles and guidelines in the potential partnership: What role and responsibility will each of the partners have including operation, financial, sales, marketing, etc.?

Technical Review 81

Technical Review Due Diligence Exit Strategy Partner 81

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In addition, current investors want to see every startup go public or be acquired, as an exit event, so they can get their due return for that investment which has been tied up for the last few years. For these reasons, I always look for an overt exit strategy in every startup I might consider for an angel investment.

Exit Strategy 248

Exit Strategy Valuation Acquisition Metrics 248

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2011

I recently reviewed a good summary of the advantages and disadvantages of an IPO exit strategy for startups in a widely-used textbook “ Entrepreneurship ,” by Robert Hisrich, Michael Peters, and Dean Shepherd. Their synopsis of the key risks should make you look hard for an alternate exit strategy: Increased risk of liability.

Exit Strategy 235

Exit Strategy IPO Entrepreneur Investment Bankers 235