Introduction Identifying the best startup accelerators in 2023 is on the one hand straightforward. However, navigating the startup accelerator landscape can be a daunting task, especially for first-time entrepreneurs. With so many programs to choose from, each with its own unique focus and requirements, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In…
Introduction In the fast-paced realm of startups, the race to secure external investment is a marathon, not a sprint. One crucial tool in your entrepreneurial arsenal is the Minimum Viable Product (MVP). As you’ll see below from the Minimum Viable Product Definition, it’s not just a buzzword; it’s a strategic…
In the fast-paced world of startups, understanding the market landscape is crucial for success. The TAM SAM SOM calculation framework has long been a guiding light for entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the vast ocean of potential customers. In 2023, the calculation of Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM),…
As Startup Founders or people working in the Startup Ecosystem, you probably heard the terms Business Model vs Revenue Model used in conversations. And you probably had the impression that there are one and the same. I can understand that. To ensure I got the “facts straight” on this topic,…
What I mean by a VC PITCH DECK is one that is up to the standard that a VC investor would expect to receive. Even if you are not yet raising external capital, or raising a small round for friends, family and angel investors, it pays to do the work…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…