Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

Perhaps, when things settle down a bit more, those companies will even raise series A capital from traditional institutional sources to expand the product features, beef up the operations team more fully and make progress in finding initial product-market fit. Who sets the policy for token sales—management or the board of directors?

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

Perhaps, when things settle down a bit more, those companies will even raise series A capital from traditional institutional sources to expand the product features, beef up the operations team more fully and make progress in finding initial product-market fit. Who sets the policy for token sales—management or the board of directors?

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

How do you decide which products to dedicate time and attention? Do “likes” and “shares” turn into sales? Intrinsically, our product consists of fresh, colorful, organic material that is perfectly suited to photography. Revel – our iPad-based point of sale.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 27, 2022

Because the first rule for raising money is to do it on good news – right when sales are increasing at an accelerating rate. Or when something happens that makes an investor think this company is about to break out. They will be immune to the disinterest shown by financial investors. Why is this important advice?

Dilution 62

Dilution Strategic Investors Early Stage Hosting 62

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 22, 2015

The first rule for raising money is to do it on good news – right when sales are increasing at an increasing rate. Or when something happens that makes an investor think this company is about to break out. They will be immune to the disinterest shown by financial investors. Or when a major customer signs a significant deal.

Dilution 48

Dilution Strategic Investors Early Stage Founder 48

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

How do you decide which products to dedicate time and attention? Do “likes” and “shares” turn into sales? Intrinsically, our product consists of fresh, colorful, organic material that is perfectly suited to photography. Revel – our iPad-based point of sale.

Caching 48

Caching DC Social Media Cofounder 48

Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Building a New Network: Fireside Chat with Frank Mong, COO at Helium Time : Tuesday, September 24th, 3:45pm-4:15pm Location/Track : Capital Factory, Developer Track This Fireside Chat will feature Frank Mong, COO at Helium, and Kelsi Kamin, Investor at Silverton Partners.

Austin 48

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Scalable Startup

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

or look for major large chunks of money from partnerships or strategic investors? As a product company, very large injections of cash are always a nice add on to any business as long as they don’t disrupt your business strategy, kill margins or cause you to customize your offering too much. Big Revenues.

Revenue 22

Revenue Early Stage Affiliate Strategic Investors 22

OnlyOnce

JULY 9, 2013

The book has been described by a few CEOs who read it and commented early for me along the lines of “The Lean Startup movement is great, but this book starts where most of those books end and takes you through the ‘so you have a product that works in-market – now what?’ What About Sales & Marketing?, questions”.

Startup 95

Startup Advisory Board Elevator Pitch Forecast 95

Austin Startup

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Extensive prep work on product, messaging, lead gen, demos, and scheduling specific meetings starts months ahead of an action-oriented conference. Buying a plane ticket and a badge and just showing up is not likely to be productive. If you have sales people on quotas, those must be measured and recalibrated for the next year as well.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Strategic Investors Hiring Software Review 48

Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). Better yet, the valuation of your enterprise is often higher than if the same investment were taken from a professional investor.

Private Equity 118

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). Better yet, the valuation of your enterprise is often higher than if the same investment were taken from a professional investor.

Private Equity 106

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Growthink Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2011

you know how to manage and motivate people, you have great marketing and sales tactics, etc.), if you have a me-too product or offer a product/service that doesn't solve a real need or problem, you're going to have a really tough time achieving the success you desire. Even if you're a great entrepreneur (e.g.,

Business Plan 83

Business Plan Jordan Strategic Investors Boston 83

Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder is able to self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). Better yet, the valuation of your enterprise is often higher than if the same investment were taken from a professional investor.

Private Equity 69

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 69