Trajectory: Startup – Ideation to Product/Market Fit
It’s a good day when you get a box of books via FedEx from your publisher @BenBellaBook! The galley proof is the softcover version of a book before it goes to the final hardcover version. It’s an advance copy, in my case the book is shipping March 30, 2021, and is available for pre-order on
Read MoreDec 2020 – Mar 2021 Cohort
Thanks to our sponsors: This is the first cohort of the new program format. We’re shifting from a six month to four-month program. Opening Survey: Is your Idea and Company Venture Ready? Take the survey. Note your score out of 40.
Read MoreTop Startup Book List + Top 10 Classic Business Books
I’m an avid reader and a few years ago a friend and I decided to read 100 books in 2017. Though I haven’t stuck to 100, I love a good read, business, strategy, and a solid dose of historic fiction. And yes, to get to 100, you’ll need Audible, Kindle, and the dead tree versions
Read MoreWhat’s With The Inbound Interest Call or Email?
If you’re a startup or established company, you’re likely to get inbound calls about a private equity investor that would want to look at your business. What’s the catch? I remember with my first startup when we started to get the “inbound interest” call from Private Equity firms. At first, it was very flattering! People
Read MoreAlliance of Angels Presentation – Models and Methods
From the presentation September 2, 2020. Startup Business Model Breakdown 14 Successful Startup Revenue Models Startup Sales Models Startup Marketing Methods and Growth Hacks Pricing
Read MoreStartup Fundraising Process
Why startup fundraising is an enterprise sales process. You need to build relationships with investors – but at volume. Here’s a process, mechanics, and set of tools you can use in your fundraising process. This presentation was for the WTIA Startup Cohort Program – Augusts 2020.
Read MoreHow to Exit Your Startup in 12 Months (or sooner)
Seattle’s Alliance of Angels (AoA) sponsored webinar for startup founders and angel investors. July 15, 2020. Hosted by Dave Parker with guests, Mark Upson of NextPath Advisors, Gary Kocher, K&L Gates, and Yi-Jian Ngo of AoA. How to Exit Your Startup in 12 Months (or sooner) from Dave Parker
Read MoreWhat Valuation is Right for Fundraising or Selling?
The more mature your company has grown the more data there is to value the business. Early days, you’re valued on potential and market size (TAM) vs financial metrics. For early-stage venture-backed, pre-revenue companies, one of the methods is the Berkus Method. Dave Berkus is a Super Angel based in the LA, CA area. The
Read MoreStartup Board Compensation (What Should you pay? Equity or Cash?)
How much should you pay a startup Board Member? Who can you get as an independent startup Board member for the amount you have to pay and the stage of the company? When do you need an independent board member for your startup and what’s the difference between an Advisory Board Member and a real
Read MoreWTIA Startup Pricing Workshop
Is pricing for your startup product art or science? The answer is a little bit of both! Here’s a framework for thinking about pricing for you B2B or B2C technology products.
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