Finance
Simple Fundraising Formulas Every Founder Should Know
2 back-of-the-napkin calculations to make before you raise!
The Big Beautiful Bill and What It Means for Startups
What if your next exit could be 50% bigger, 2 years faster, and (mostly) tax-free?
When Competitors Raise Large Rounds
Last week, I was talking to an entrepreneur who is building a new business. The company has some decent traction,…
5 Bad Reasons Founders Raise Money
Should you raise capital for your startup? Here's 5 traps to watch out for!
Customer Value Financing Part 2
Last week I was talking with an entrepreneur about financing options and the current fundraising climate. One of the topics…
What Assumptions Matter in Forecasting your Business
I was speaking with a couple entrepreneurs recently about their financial modeling as they were trying to forecast what their…
The Preemptive Funding Offer
Last week, I caught up with an entrepreneur, and we discussed a preemptive funding offer. The startup is thriving, growing…
What you can learn from a VC’s term sheet
I have spoken with several entrepreneurs recently who were going through the term sheet process of fundraising. As I have…
Matching Funding with Entrepreneur Ambitions
Last week, I caught up with an entrepreneur who shared an update on his company’s progress. The business has been…
Entrepreneurs Selling Equity in a Financing Round
Last week, I caught up with an entrepreneur who shared his plans to raise a round of capital. Toward the…