Startup Investor Platform. In the context of this blog, we are approaching this from a Startup’s perspective, i.e., a platform that can be used by a Startup that needs to raise capital. Introduction: As a startup founder seeking to fuel your business venture, one of the most daunting tasks you face is raising capital. In …
Your business readiness assessment. Do it right. Secure investors now. Be happy.
A business readiness assessment, or as I call it, an “investor-ready check”, is an essential preparation step that every Startup should take before they begin investor outreach. What is a business readiness assessment? This Blog is written with one specific kind of business in mind. Startups. Therefore, my criteria for a business-ready assessment are as …
Navigating Dilution: Strategies for Preserving Equity in Startup Fundraising
Welcome to another blog in this series about Startup Fundraising. Dilution of the Founder’s equity share is a natural outcome if the Startup grows into a Unicorn or Decacorn company. I’m an accomplished angel investor with exit experience and have faced the dilution dilemma in every company I started and all that I’ve invested in. …
SAFE: How To Build A Progressive Fundraising Strategy Using SAFE Notes
Introduction: Welcome to my blog, where I’ll guide you through the art of building a progressive fundraising strategy using a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity). As a startup fundraising specialist, I understand the challenges entrepreneurs face when seeking funding from angel investors and venture capitalists. In this post, we’ll explore how to create a …
Startup Business Tips: How To Best Use AI In A Startup
Introduction: As a Founder navigating the dynamic landscape of startup success, you often come across a barrage of startup business tips. However, you deserve insights from someone who has been in your shoes. I’m a serial entrepreneur, a prolific angel investor, and a mentor at global startup accelerators. Welcome to my blog, where I share …
How To Find A Startup Co Founder: 5 Ways You’ll Love
Find a Startup Co Founder that “gets” your vision and shares your commitment, and as an old proverb says “a problem shared is a problem halved”. Okay, you say, but where are the best places to hang out to find a compatible founder? Find A Startup Co-Founder: TL;DR There are several ways to find a …
How To Hack Go To Market Strategy Examples Successfully 2023
Go to market strategy examples can be found all over the internet. As a startup founder, your job is to know which “free” resource is also “valuable”! If you try to implement a go-to-market strategy for a SaaS business and you follow a transactional business model, for example, your business will fail… Let’s have a …
Growth Hacking Startups: How To Avoid Deadly Mistakes
Growth hacking startups. Founders are assumed to know. Truth be told it’s a bit of a “dark art”. Is your company growing, declining, or at a standstill? That’s the question VCs want to know. It’s the question that keeps founders up at night. The question will ultimately decide whether your company succeeds or fails. How …
Hire Your First Employee: How To Avoid These Common Mistakes
Hire your first employee slowly, but when things don’t work out, fire them fast. History suggests that this is a sound strategy. However, the question remains, when should you hire your first employee? When Should You Hire Your First Employee, And What Position Should You Fill First? Lies About Hiring And How It Doesn’t Solve …
How To Create A Startup Investor Report That Builds Trust
A Startup Investor Report is an essential and expected part of operating a business when you start a business where there are other investors and shareholders besides yourself. Get Your Startup Investor Report Right – And Your Team Will Be Tight Investor reports are vital for any startup business. It’s important to update your investors …