Finance & Operations
Finance & Operations
The Dueling Models of Cloud Computing
When a recent outage of Amazon’s AWS services resulted in days of downtime, the cloud seized the opportunity as a…
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
Government Startup Funding: Good or Bad?
What’s the verdict on seeking out government money to fund your startup? There are competing opinions, actually. Yes, the government…
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Finance & Operations
10 Unique Facts About Venture Capitalism
A venture capital firm is unlike almost any other business. Why? I’ve been an expansion stage venture capitalist for 11 years and I still find it difficult to explain to people how being a venture capitalist is different from positions at most companies.
by Scott MaxwellFinance & Operations
M&A Questions: Should You Auction or Negotiate?
When an ownership change is sought at a company, two factors must be considered before a move is made. Whether…
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
Rules that Impact Disclosure and Investor Relations
Much like in sports, there are rules that govern disclosure when it comes to investor relations. In many ways, investor…
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
Contests and Accelerators as Forms of Startup Financing
Startups often limit the scope of their funding searches to the traditional sources. Angel investors, venture capital firms, personal networks…
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
Labcast: Balancing Capital Efficiency with Business Growth
In the first of this two-part podcast with Venture Partner Firas Raouf and Mimecast’s Justin Pirie, the two discussed the…
by Brendan CournoyerFinance & Operations
Never Talk to Strangers: Raising Capital through Friends and Family
When it comes to raising capital through your family or friends, it may seem like there isn’t a best practices…
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
Labcast: Building Capital Efficiency at the Expansion Stage
In the first of this two-part podcast with Mimecast Director of Content and Communities Justin Pirie, Venture Partner Firas Raouf…
by Brendan Cournoyer