Successful startups typically possess leaders who are “Geeks” and leaders who are “Suits”!

Avoid the purgatory of being non-fundable. Find out the investor’s view and structure of their balance sheet in an “investor friendly” manner before submitting an executive summary to startup investors.

As the startup proceeds through the due diligence process related to a potential investment from an angel group, VC or Corporate VC, (CVC), the process will include discussions and reference checks with a broad base of the start-ups’ constituents.

The process from Concept to Startup is not as confusing as you may think!

The process of obtaining investment funding from Venture Capital Firms, (VCs) is typically difficult and time consuming for the entrepreneur. There are hundreds of VCs and each focus on different criteria. As a result, a targeted approach by the entrepreneur may be appropriate.

Assessing the competitive environment allows you to determine if your idea is truly unique.

The key is that they are engaging and actively seek to understand all potential alternative points of view in the decision-making process.

Board resolutions are numerous issues to address as one creates and establishes a new company.

Startup due diligence is one of the most important components of the funding process for a new business…

Advisory Board compensation is an important consideration. How much is right? Does this change over time? Is there a vesting period?