Finance & Operations
Finance & Operations
Making Sense of 409A Option Pricing
For a lot of startup founders, stock option pricing and the federal tax implications tied to them can be confusing, frustrating, and, if not well understood, financially disruptive.
by Josh Zywien
Finance & Operations
Raise More Debt Before You Raise More Venture Capital
Did you have to re-read that headline a few times? I admit, it might seem a bit confusing coming from…
by Firas Raouf Finance & Operations
VC Due Diligence: Are Your Forecast and Pipeline Reviews Accurate and Honest?
This is the final post in a series about the things venture capitalists look for when they perform due diligence…
by Brian ZimmermanFinance & Operations
Is Your Board of Directors Truly Useful?
Margaret Heffernan describes the roles a board of directors should – and shouldn’t – play in early stage companies.
by Josh ZywienFinance & Operations
Why Venture Capitalists Won’t Give You a Straight Answer
In a post for Forbes, Tom Taulli explains why VCs often avoid “Yes” or “No” answers when first dealing with companies.
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
What’s the Best Source of Company Financing in 2012?
In a post for Entrepreneur, Catherine Clifford looks at the top financing sources for businesses in 2012 and the best ways to raise venture capital.
by Contributing Author Finance & Operations
Economic Model Part 5: 8 Characteristics of the Best Spreadsheet Models
This is the Fifth in a series of posts that I am writing aimed at helping entrepreneurs maximize their economic…
by Scott Maxwell Finance & Operations
Takeways: Tips on Getting Through Your First Year in VC
As my first year as a VC comes to a close, I thought it would be great to share some…
by Dan Lane Finance & Operations
The Elevator Pitch: Describing Your Company in 4 Sentences or Less
In my last post – The Deck: Pitching VC’s and Looking Under Rocks, I talked about putting together a few meaningful…
by Dan Lane