IPO Lock-Up Period: What is it, and Why Does it Matter?
Here's What You Should Know About the "Lockup" Period Following an IPO When a company goes public, it can open the door to new opportunities…
Bill Clark
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Beyond the Buzzword: How to Know if You’re a Disruptor
The term "disruptor" is often thrown around when referring to startups. It can appear that every startup innovation aims to be the next big disruptor, the…
Bill Clark
Fluff or Fit? Evaluating A Startup’s Pitch
Investors may constantly come across verbal pitches, whether while networking or attending pitch events. While a well-crafted pitch can be persuasive, it can also mask underlying…
Bill Clark
Building an Audience for Your Startup
Every Startup Needs a Target Audience—Here's How to Reach Yours One of the most pressing challenges you can face as an entrepreneur is building a target…
Bill Clark
6 Reasons Why Your Startup May Not Be Generating Enough Revenue
If you’re not hitting your revenue goals yet, it could be for a variety of reasons. Here are a few common ones and how to avoid…
Bill Clark
The Future is Female: Women in Venture Capital
Venture capital-backed startups have long been recognized as a male-dominated field, but recent years have shown increases in women beginning to enter and take part in…
Bill Clark
Startup Funding: How to Raise a Series A
Learn what a Series A round is, how it fits in with other early-stage rounds, when to time your raise, and tips for preparing your startup…
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MicroVentures Portfolio Company: Matternet’s History and Milestones
Founded in 2011, Matternet is building a drone delivery-as-a-service platform that allows companies to operate a fleet of drones designed to deliver packages across short distances…
Bill Clark
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Startup Metrics Beyond Financials
When raising capital for your startup, it can seem like investors are primarily focused on startups’ financial traction. However, there are many more metrics beyond financials…
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