TechCrunch

MAY 21, 2021

The Exchange has been riffling through the document since it came out, and we’ve picked up on a few things to explore. According to data gathered by Rob Olson, partner and head of data strategy at venture engine M13, startups that have two or more experienced founders tend to exit 33% faster and raise 34% less capital.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Staying attuned to these changes and being willing to pivot our strategies has been instrumental in our growth. Lead generation, consulting on the phone, following up with emails within the same day—all of it matters. For me, that meant constantly seeking out professional guidance by investing in consultants early on.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 25, 2022

The program includes: Startup Package - The legal advice and documents necessary to get a company up and running, all for a discounted flat rate. Free Early Stage Consult - Fox will hire an outside consultant to provide advice on pitch decks or executive summaries. Meeting Space - Need to set up a meeting?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 7, 2021

When we interviewed him last July , Hughes explained that he would refer leads to EveryDeveloper when they needed to sort out their content strategy. Every developer (the origin of our name) has a few basic needs, like clear documentation, help getting started and use cases to spark creativity. ” What does that mean?

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Startup Blogpost

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

From optimizing employee benefits for tax advantages to setting aside funds for year-end tax liabilities, we’ve compiled the top thirteen strategies shared by seasoned professionals. To rectify this, we consulted a tax advisor to guide us through the intricacies of R&D credit eligibility criteria and the claim process.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 3, 2021

It’s time-consuming and complex, entailing setting up your quality system, documenting appropriately, and running studies according to tightly controlled protocols. And, it may be a good time to seek feedback from the FDA or counsel from a consultant or lawyer. Should I hire a consultant or a lawyer?

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 11, 2020

The first three tools are only relevant if you’re going to generate significant content yourself: Teten.com , my blog and content marketing strategy. Following Fred Wilson’s advice, I want to build my own platform. 3) Documenting best practices. 3) Documenting best practices. 2) Researching a topic.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series Startup Advice. I had an MBA, had done a few years of strategy consulting and knew all of the management theory. I hired a senior exec from the building materials industry (we were a document collaboration company for the engineering & construction industry) who was also ex McKinsey.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 8, 2022

You can use multiple strategies. Your last three options require setting up a dedicated person or team, because you’re primarily competing with institutional players which pursue, exclusively, each of the strategies below. In general, this is by far the most crowded strategy. But don’t do it half-heartedly. Lead rounds.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Here’s how I learned my lesson: I started my life as a consultant. Fortunately I was mostly a technology consultant, which meant that I coded computers, designed databases and planned system integration projects. But for my sins I got an MBA and did “strategy&# consulting. Numbers are important.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2020

When Pete approached me for advice, I recommended the “Failure-Proofing” strategy, which is a pragmatic and easy-to-use technique to defend against planning and project disasters. The records division would be included in the last batch to be migrated, to give ample time to convert all documents and processes to digital forms.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2010

I had to understand their business requirements and document them all. Post MBA I went into strategy consulting where my job was to problem solve for clients. This is a problem for a strategy consultant because you are, by definition, a generalist that is thrown into new problems again and again.

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Dream It

APRIL 7, 2020

On a case-by-case basis, investors are willing to remove blocking language from company documents, lower their ownership percentage so they’re not in a blocking position, and aggregate their ownership across funds to a single fund manager. Don’t agree to it, it’s bad advice. I recommend to my companies not to do a time-based waiver.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

Examples of VC platform services include: recruiting, marketing, design support, inside sales reps, consulting, accounting services and so forth. And often it is hard to motivate people to take on big tasks like strategy re-evaluations because everybody is busy doing investment work. That certainly works well for some.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 14, 2018

Better still, you consult an expert to mentor you. Before you start operating your business, consult with a lawyer to make sure you are within legal bounds. What are the available strategies to establish good relations with them, entice them toward your business, and make them loyal clients? Document and review numbers.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 20, 2018

In the case of the investment they are often also not only committing personal risk of looking bad at their partnership if things don’t go well but also countless hours of board meetings, financial reviews, legal documents across what is often 7–10 years or more. This is part of a series on fund-raising advice for entrepreneurs and VCs.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“ SEC ”) defines an investment adviser as any person who is engaged in the business of providing investment advice for compensation. Investment advice includes advising on the securities of private companies.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2021

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. Planning is key for implementing a successful immigration strategy. Generally, your startup and your H-1B candidate should start assembling documents you will need to submit.

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Y Combinator

MAY 8, 2019

14:20 – At what point did they shift entirely away from consulting? 15:05 – Providing advice as content vs in the product. 21:30 – Inbound marketing and audience building advice. What we didn’t want to fall into was the trap of building something that was a consulting company. We lost that battle.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

You are basically leasing rights to your model, brand, and business strategy to another entrepreneur in a franchised business. 3- Develop Legal Documentations. So, legal documentation is of utmost importance to preserve a healthy relationship. A lawyer can provide expert advice in this regard. 1- Franchise Agreement.

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