Scoring Intros in Silicon Valley
For startups in need of financing, there is nothing more sought after than access to angel investors or venture capital firms. While venture capitalists (VCs) are…
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What to Do When Meeting With a VC
We recently discussed what not to do when meeting with a VC for the first time. Ranging from over-ambitious financial projections to missing the “no,” there…
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What Not to Do When Meeting with a VC
So you, budding entrepreneur, have just been invited to meet with a VC. You’ve developed an attention-grabbing idea, you may have an early product model, and…
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What Investors Look for Beyond Financials: Product/Market Fit
Today is the final part of our series on what VCs and other investors look for in startups beyond financials. We’ve already mentioned the importance of…
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What Investors Look for Beyond Financials: Information Security
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…
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What Investors Look for Beyond Financials: Social Media
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…
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Why Equity Crowdfunding is NOT Dead
A little over a year ago, Title III of the JOBS Act went into effect. Since May 16, 2016, equity crowdfunding has given more investors access…
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How Much Capital Should You Raise for Your Startup?
If you’re having a difficult time deciding how much money to raise for your startup, you’re not alone. Many struggle with balancing all the factors involved…
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