There is no one-size-fits-all in starting a business. This is especially true when determining how much capital your startup really needs, and even when. We’re breaking down the things you need to consider before deciding on an amount, and when and from where to seek it.
Do You Know How Much Capital Your Startup Really Needs? Read More »
You have a great idea or product and you want to shout it from the rooftops, but remember that this — your intellectual property (IP) — is what investors are coming on board for, and it needs to be protected. In this post, we touch on your intellectual property rights, how your patent counsel can
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Any founder or decision-maker knows there are obstacles at nearly every turn when starting a new company from the ground up. The early stages are critical for so many reasons and often leave you juggling everything from your human resource issues, to technology, and all that in between. While all are imperative to your success,
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Entrepreneurs are busy. You have a team to assemble, a product to build, capital to raise — but there’s a lot more to launching and running a business than just that. There’s defining your capital strategy, setting the right KPIs, branding yourself, and often that’s all before you’re even off of the ground.
Get Your Startup Launch-Ready (and Beyond) In Just 6 Weeks Read More »
Your pitch deck is what stands between your idea and your success. It’s not enough for you to know that your startup is great — that sentiment has to fully resonate with the room of investors you’re selling it to. If they don’t buy, nobody will. What exactly does a winning pitch deck have, then?
How To Nail Your Pitch Deck: What The Best Ones All Have Read More »
You’ve worked tirelessly on your pitch, and you’re ready to start reeling in those big fish. The only problem is, you have nobody to pitch. Making that initial connection with the right investor(s) can often be a bigger challenge than raising capital. In this post, learn not only how to get in front of more
How To Get In Front Of More Investors (plus templates!) Read More »
Most startups fail. In fact, 10% will in their first year, followed by a further 70% in years 2 to 5. Founders can use all the help that they can get, from raising capital to sourcing the right talent.
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As the economy begins to re-open, CEO’s who have been able to navigate this crisis will need to immediately begin assessing the state of their capital strategy. Here are 4 steps to take now:
COVID-19 Re-opening: What Seed and Series A tech companies need to do now Read More »
Changes in Biotech Series A and B Venture Capital In the last ten years, there have been significant changes in Life science funding trends including a sudden surge in the number of biotech start-ups and newer investors/capital sources. The trends of the shifts in the funding of life science companies companies can be compared to
Shifts in Biotech Series A and B Funding Based on COVID-19 Read More »
I think everyone should be considering submitting SBIR grants right now. If successful, you can receive up to $2M in non-dilutive funding. I put together a complementary training for anyone who would like to understand how to put a non-dilutive funding program in place. I have raised nearly $30M in SBIR funding and have a
Government Funding Outside of SBA/PPP and Free SBIR training Read More »