Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2013

Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors. This has value now, and is critical for maximum value in a merger or acquisition. There may not be any customers to talk to in order to evaluate the market need. Listens before answering questions.

Technical Review 273

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 273

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 1, 2014

For many start-up companies, the dream is to one day become the other half in a merger or acquisition with a larger, more developed organisation. Currently, all things technology based have a high acquisition rate if they can provide a service for a wide range of emerging technology markets. Be the First to Market.

Acquisition 193

Acquisition Merger Europe Technical Review 193

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

With over three decades of experience in private equity investments, acquisitions and mergers, Mark Hauser has developed a keen ability to recognize trends and do his due diligence. In 2016, Hauser Private Equity completed an investment in Stat Health Management, LLC, an urgent care provider with locations throughout Long Island, NY.

Private Equity 165

Private Equity Equity Technical Review Software Review 165

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors. This has value now, and is critical for maximum value in a merger or acquisition. There may not be any customers to talk to in order to evaluate the market need. Listens before answering questions.

Angel Investor 241

Angel Investor Technical Review Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch 241

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

As with any large-scale acquisition, there is a degree of risk for Microsoft, especially in consumer-oriented markets such as gaming. On the surface, an immediate opportunity created by the acquisition appears to be a greatly expanded customer base to which Microsoft can market Windows software, devices and services.

Acquisition 157

Acquisition Azure Merger Sweden 157

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 3, 2009

When they promise to help you with marketing, sales, distribution, integrated product development, etc. You’re not their core business – their interest will swing more wildly with the markets. The market knew he was an investor yet he wouldn’t promote us within his own company. Yeah, I know. But this is benign.

Strategic Investors 279

Strategic Investors Venture Capital Due Diligence Early Stage 279

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The goal of any cartel is to control production, distribution & marketing of a set of goods with the goal of maintaining high prices. I might talk openly about how Hulu is my partner, while simultaneously launching an iPad player before hulu does (as ABC did) – even when I’m a shareholder. The Road Ahead?

Video 292

Video Technical Review Advertising Distribution 292

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 28, 2022

However, there are many competitors in this industry providing similar services and have similar names, but I am okay as long as it serves the purpose and is being recognized in the market well enough. 9- A merger of two companies. Thanks to Roy Morejon, Enventys Partners ! #10- Thanks to Marilyn Gaskell, True People Search ! #9-

Naming 161

Naming Entrepreneur Jordan Merger 161

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

The first panel will focus on public markets and will discuss the use and effectiveness of social media tools and data mining technologies in harnessing the wisdom of crowds to generate investment ideas. This is another joint event between HBS Angels of NY and the HBS Club of New York. and Tweetdeck (purchased by Twitter in June 2011).

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Technology North Carolina Switzerland 128

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 17, 2015

By Janis Kestenbaum , a partner in Perkins Coie. If your website or app (or its affiliates or business partners) collects, uses or discloses information that can be used to identify an individual or a device (e.g., Her practice focuses on consumer privacy, data security, advertising and marketing practices. Say what you do.

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 100

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Topics covered in the panel discussions and closed door sessions will revolve around innovations in Asia, a look at merger and acquisition deals in Asia, as well as clean and green technologies. Coolest Innovation – Product with the greatest potential to ‘wow’ the market. “It’s the next space to watch.”

Singapore 162

Singapore Private Equity Asia Venture Capital 162

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 17, 2015

In the first stage the Outpost focusses on networking and partnering in the Innovation Cluster in which it is based (i.e. Stage 1: Networking and Partnering – the Technology Connectors. Could allow the corporation to be disruptive by entering adjacent markets to the ones it currently serves. In what order?

Silicon Valley 120

Silicon Valley Incubator Acquisition Business Model 120

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Was it massively better software, better companies, better markets? It was: up-market, exclusive, urban, elite, aesthetically pleasing, ad-free and users were verified. We are also seeing the growth of social networks around topics of interest like StockTwits for people interested in investing in the stock market.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Internet Technical Review 318

Hunter Walker

APRIL 17, 2025

We hired a strong mid-market banker, Lightning Partners to help us with the process and got an introduction to Bending Spoons in April of 2024. HW: If a CEO wants to understand whether theres a M&A market for their company, how can they take the temperature without scaring their team or investors? Its not necessarily bad.

Covenant 77

Covenant Acquisition IPO Artificial Inteligence 77

VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2022

The global games and services market is forecast to reach $188 billion in 2022, a 1.2% Investment bank Drake Star Partners published a report on the gaming investment and M&A activity in the first half of 2022. Private financing market continued to see strong deal activity with $3.6B The merger of Unity and Ironsource (a $4.4

Forecast 190

Forecast IP Mobile Acquisition 190

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2014

Expand the market for both. Typically, there are market opportunities that neither of your core competencies can win alone. Where your competitor isn''t really competing with your direct market, you can refer business to each other without anyone losing customers. Both partners must not forget they are still competitors.

Partner 244

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 244

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2013

An effective way of generating cashflow without having to do all the sales and marketing effort of a deal is being able to license out your value, but having someone else’s name on the product or services. Usually there is a finders fee that is lower than a Third Party Marketer who is doing all the work to actually close the deal.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Securities and Exchange Commission Non-disclosure Agreement Due Diligence 164

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2016

by Gabriel Cabot, digital marketing strategist at Firmex, Inc. These services have been used by companies to share information with outsiders like lawyers, auditors, partners or even customers. Mergers and Acquisitions. This required high operational costs like round the clock staff, abundant paper supplies and couriers.

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Security 100

Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Toronto’s Mark Attanasio , co-founder of Hillcrest Merchant Partners, has years of significant experience with advising clients on mergers and acquisitions raising capital and navigating the landscape of general capital markets. Hillcrest Merchant Partners with Donato Sferra.

Cofounder 48

Cofounder Venture Capital Partner Leadership 48

The Startup Magazine

JULY 10, 2019

Brian Marshall, founder of Transformational Growth Partners (TGP). “ Gabriela Rodil , an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, author, and gifted CEO with expertise in the areas of financial strategy, systems management, and merger & acquisitions. It is that simple.”.

Leadership 134

Leadership Cofounder Merger Founder 134

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2020

Expand the market for both. Typically, there are market opportunities that neither of your core competencies can win alone. Where your competitor isn't really competing with your direct market, you can refer business to each other without anyone losing customers. Both partners must not forget they are still competitors.

Non-Compete 317

Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger Acquisition 317

VC Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Finally, the Israeli stock market outperforms global peers despite war, surging 27% in 2024. Adam Fisher , Bessemer Venture Partners NEW FUNDING ROUNDS Congratulations Gal Moav and team Evinced on your $55M series C to provide accessibility tools to software developers!

Israel 88

Israel ChatGPT Artificial Inteligence Australia 88

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

billion in funding so far in 2024, with Mergers and acquisitions reaching $9.6 APPOINTMENTS Way to go Koren Gilbai on joining Founders Fund as Partner to cover Israeli investments! Congrats Lia Cromwell on your promotion to Partner at UpWest ! The tunnel was located in Raf*h, under a children’s bedroom.

Israel 78

Israel Generative AI Open Source Security 78

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

Picking the right attorney in your startup is as important as picking the right business partner. 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. My business partner and I were elated.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

There is, indeed, a competition between angel investors and venture capital firms, which can only be an advantage for entrepreneurs who are thus stimulated to choose wisely their future business partners. Nearly all have abandoned hope in the "sure thing" and are stepping into what has traditionally been the Angel role of incubating startups.

Angel Investor 84

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 84

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

There is, indeed, a competition between angel investors and venture capital firms, which can only be an advantage for entrepreneurs who are thus stimulated to choose wisely their future business partners. Nearly all have abandoned hope in the "sure thing" and are stepping into what has traditionally been the Angel role of incubating startups.

Angel Investor 83

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 83

abovethecrowd.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Without the proper technology to match people who wanted a ride with people who could provide that service, taxi and chauffeur companies were drastically underserving the potential market. Rover.com (*) in Seattle, which was founded by Greg Gottesman and Aaron Easterly in 2011, is the leading player in this market.

Internet 88

Internet Matching Vertical Hosting 88

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2013

Startups are usually so focused on selling more of their branded product or service to their own customer base (organic growth) that they don’t consider the more indirect methods (non-organic growth) of increasing revenue and market share. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came quickly. Fresh customer base. Economies of scale.

Merger 243

Merger Acquisition Startup Bandwidth 243

venturebeat.com

JULY 12, 2012

Additionally, Microsoft will provide its startups with four to eight months of advice, design and development help, discounted access to Microsoft’s Azure Data Marketplace APIs, and introductions to potential partners or customers. The startups will also have the option of using office space on Microsoft’s Bellevue, Wash.

Detroit 69

Detroit Incubator Technical Review Venture Capital 69

VC Cafe

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Despite the war, Israels technology industry presented record figures for mergers and acquisitions according to a new report from Vintage Investment Partners. Last but not least Spotify became the first European company to hit a $100 billion market cap. May their memories be a blessing. We must # BRINGTHEMHOME NOW.

Israel 78

Israel Technical Review Early Stage Venture Capital 78

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2023

Expand the market for both. Typically, there are market opportunities that neither of your core competencies can win alone. Where your competitor isn't really competing with your direct market, you can refer business to each other without anyone losing customers. Both partners must not forget they are still competitors.

Non-Compete 262

Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger Acquisition 262

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 23, 2016

5 Reasons Why Your Brand Should Have a Following written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Even in the digital age and highly competitive industries, word of mouth is still one of the most elusive-yet-powerful marketing channels available to any business owner. photo credit Very Pixel. 1 Strong Brands Build Trust.

Software Review 53

Software Review Merger Advertising IPO 53

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Expand the market for both. Typically, there are market opportunities that neither of your core competencies can win alone. Where your competitor isn't really competing with your direct market, you can refer business to each other without anyone losing customers. Both partners must not forget they are still competitors.

Partner 147

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 147

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2010

Startups are usually so focused on selling more of their branded product or service to their own customer base (organic growth) that they don’t consider the more indirect methods (non-organic growth) of increasing revenue and market share. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came early. Fresh customer base. Economies of scale.

Acquisition 214

Acquisition Merger Startup Bandwidth 214

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2020

For example, if you have a proven product, real revenue, a big potential market, and are ready to scale up the business, every investor will be interested. Investors call this the seed stage , where money is required to build a market and a real product. The final product works great, and all the early users love it.”

Angel Investor 370

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 370

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Building a business requires funding – for inventory, marketing, and operations. The test – iterate and pivot, based on market feedback. Others call it pushing boundaries and rising to the challenges of the market and competitors. Landing investments and backing requires a new level of confidence, communication, and risk.

Entrepreneur 348

Entrepreneur Silicon Valley Incubator Merger 348

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Congrats Lior Div and team Cybereason on the merger with Trustwave , LINKS FOR YOUR BROWSER ISRAEL Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire on why the venture capital fund has resumed operations in Israel since the start of the war, after closing its office here in 2016. Not all exits are happy, but nevertheless a result.

Israel 78

Israel ChatGPT Non-Compete Generative AI 78