Not sure about the investment to be honest. It could be good for investors to check when you ask them for funds. I would do it, BUT I would hold on announcing a round of investment on AngelList until you have at least half of it. That's my advice, I hope it helps!
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I help clients leverage and monetize their patents in a variety of ways. One of the best methods is to attend and exhibit at trade shows in your field. Targeting startups may be one approach, but that's not the only market for your patent. I'd be happy to talk with you about identifying the be...
The short answer (with respects to problems) is everything that comes along with capital. The good news is that there is significantly less red tape to cut through for innovation! In my journey from working at a Fortune 100 firm to starting my own company, I had a "transition" working with a med...
Great question. You should definitely not drop the idea if you think that it is worth pursuing. Just like you need the tech-founder, he needs a business founder with a dream, and the passion to make it succeed. I suggest that following: 1. Do market validation/ POC to see if the idea has potent...
When you do the interview you can show a mind map to show what you can do for them, printed out step by step, laminated. Just how you can achieve their business goals. If they ask to keep this print out, you tell them no this is "propriety" to my business. (PROPRIETARY 1: one that possesses, o...
Hire an independent valuator. In the case of US companies, a 409A valuation has to occur at every priced financing round, so if you've had one done, that would serve as guide. But you might not even have the right to sell your shares. Your shares should be subjected to vesting and your volunta...
It's not the number of people visiting your website, it's the number of people returning, that matters; especially when you are talking about online client experience. Consider yourself your client. What would you want? 1. Easy to reach services? 2. Clear design? 3. Your friends following the br...
Having done over 35 different financing rounds over 7 companies I've built in Silicon Valley - you should be giving up 15%-25% dilution in each round with a plan to never raise beyond a Series-C. Investors get equity for money invested, don't start doing "special deals" or it could poison the we...
Avoid buzzwords: - every founder thinks their idea is disruptive/revolutionary - every founder says their financial projections are conservative Instead: - explain your validation & customer traction - explain the assumptions underlying your projections Avoid: - focusing extensively on the prod...