Finance & Operations
Finance & Operations
CEOs: When a VC Calls, Keep an Open Mind
Even though I connect with a long list of startups on a weekly basis, there are always those that stand…
by Brian CarthasFinance & Operations
Mark Suster on the Power of Pitching Yourself
In a post for Both Sides of the Table, Mark Suster highlights the effectiveness of VC pitches that begin with the entrepreneur’s bio slide.
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
What NOT to Do When Pitching Angel Investors
In a recent post for Entrepreneur, Jason Fell lists several missteps entrepreneur should avoid when pitching angel investors.
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
Why Recent IPO Valuations Aren’t THAT Far Off the Mark
As companies like Pandora, Groupon, LinkedIn, and Zynga have proven over the last year or so, the IPO market for web companies is alive and well.
by Josh Zywien Finance & Operations
VC Due Diligence: Does Your Sales Process Map to Your Customers’ Buying Process?
This is the third post in a series about the things venture capitalists look for when they perform due diligence…
by Brian ZimmermanFinance & Operations
Tracking Business Investment Trends for 2012
In a post for Entrepreneur, Carol Tice forecasts a few key business investments that many company should seriously consider moving into the new year.
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
VC Due Diligence: Do You REALLY Know Your Buyer Personas?
This is the second post in a series about the things venture capitalists look for when they perform due diligence…
by Brian Zimmerman Finance & Operations
Economic Model Part 4: Optimize Now or Later?
This is the Fourth in a series of posts that I am writing aimed at helping entrepreneurs maximize their economic…
by Scott MaxwellFinance & Operations
10 Touchstones to Secure Startup Funding
In a post for Venture Fizz, Dave Barrett has compiled a quick guide to early stage venture funding and offers a few tips that work well when pitching ideas.
by Contributing Author