Today we’re continuing to explore what VCs and other investors seek in startups before they decide to invest. We’ve already mentioned the importance of having a strong management team and up-to-date social media profiles, but what about protecting confidential information? … Continue reading
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You’ve carefully crafted your pitch deck to showcase your product, your team, and your revenue, sales numbers, signups, and projections. But other factors are playing an increasingly important role for VCs as they determine whether to invest in a startup. … Continue reading
As an entrepreneur, you’ve worked hard to support your idea. You’ve created a memorable pitch, you’ve identified your potential market size, and you’ve maybe even achieved some customer interest or product sales. However, when it comes time to present your … Continue reading
With ABC’s television series Shark Tank came a surge of everyday people interested in investing in startups. While Shark Tank is certainly a unique syndicated show, with its talk of equity, valuations, and debt, how well does the show portray … Continue reading
There are a myriad of books written for entrepreneurs who desire to make their startup a success, but not quite as many for investors looking to put their money behind the right ones. With that said, books written with entrepreneurs … Continue reading
Twitter is a great source of information for startup investors, providing an abundance of recent blog posts and current events while shrinking these messages down to 140 character previews. Each venture capitalist and entrepreneur uses Twitter in a different way, delivering a different … Continue reading
