Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2009

On December 2nd, 2006 I wrote the blog post published later in this post when I was CEO of startup Koral about my experiences in pitching VCs. After my company was acquired by Salesforce.com I was asked to stop blogging and they took over my blog as an asset in the sale of the company. My blog was wiped out.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2010

I recently wrote a piece for Mashable on how to create a company blog. Since it’s already written (and since I promised not to republish on my blog other than a summary) if you’re interested please have a read over there. Summary notes and then I’ll extend: Should you blog? What should you blog about?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It’s vital to reflect upon, what does the business truly need and how far can you go without external financing? By the time of your growth-stage financing, your milestones will help you define when and how much to raise. and more articles from the EO blog. First, you should wait as long as you can before trying to raise funds.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 5, 2024

The post [Hub Security in Globe NewsWire] HUB Cyber Security secures $8 million in financing to accelerate growth and strengthen financial position appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

It should therefore come as no surprise that an asymmetry of information exists, mostly gleaned from experience, between founders and investors in a venture financing deal. A term sheet for a convertible note deal may run two or three pages, versus 8-10 pages for a typical Series A Preferred Stock financing.

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Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

And if you’re a startup CFO, finance lead, bean counter, or presentation slide deck preparer, then you should read this book. Here’s Why on his Both Sides of the Table blog for a good read and a good lesson. Subscribe to the Gust Blog. Enter your email address to subscribe to the Gust Blog. Subscribe by email.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Alex has extensive experience working in finance operations, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and private equity-backed companies. and more articles from the EO blog. The post Elevate Your Startup’s Future with 4 Financial Forecasting Game-Changers first appeared on The EO Blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Her guests include the women driving innovation, evolution and revolution in every industry imaginable—including IT, fitness, marketing, nutrition, finance and fashion. Heidi talks brand, innovation, fundraising, financing and the myth of balance. and more articles from the EO blog. . Listen here. Listen here.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 12, 2021

Regardless, NetSuite through their new series Superheroes of Finance celebrates both groups of superheroes – plus the incredible artistry and depth of story will make both Marvel and DC comics shake with jealousy. To start off, the men and women in the finance team are some of the heroes that hold the business together.

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OurCrowd

MAY 17, 2021

The post [Stellar Cyber in Yahoo Finance] Stellar Cyber Cited as Cybersecurity Startup of the Year appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. Read more here. .

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

When I first read Paul Graham’s blog post on “High Resolution&# Financing I read it as a treatise arguing that convertible notes are better than equity. As I’m generally a believer in ‘pricing rounds’ I initially didn’t agree with the premise of the post. Photo credit: D. and not a min.

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OkDork

JUNE 23, 2022

So, he started Financial Samurai, a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of all the chaos. Financial Samurai has become America’s #1 personal finance blog. The post Talking Recession tactics, Living Rich and Finances with The Financial Samurai appeared first on OkDork.com.

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OurCrowd

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The post [Alpha Tau in Yahoo Finance] Alpha Tau Receives FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation for the Treatment of Recurrent GBM appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Read more here.

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OurCrowd

MAY 31, 2022

TOKYO, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — NTT Finance, financial group company of Japanese telecommunications giant NTT, invested in D-ID, the world leader in AI-driven creative media. The post [D-ID in PR Newswire] NTT Finance invests in D-ID, world leader in AI-driven creative media appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2023

It’s a misconception that to IPO or exit successfully, you must have outside financing and investor capital. and more articles from the EO blog. The post How Entrepreneurs and Founders Can Avoid “Capital Tunnel Vision” first appeared on The EO Blog. To raise or not to raise?

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OurCrowd

APRIL 5, 2022

The post [Connected Energy in Global Banking and Finance Review] Rising to the occasion appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. In this article, Ian Thomas, managing director, Turquoise International, outlines the opportunities for investors in this area. . Read more here.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MARCH 30, 2021

But I am writing again as there is likely to be a bunch of chatter about Dapper, Flow, and NBA Top Shot as the news of a financing round comes out today. Financings don’t really interest me but companies do. That got our attention and led to a financing that spun out the team and Cryptokitties into Dapper Labs.

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OurCrowd

MAY 24, 2022

The post [Orbital Insight in Yahoo Finance] Orbital Insight Joins AWS Public Sector Partner Program appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. PALO ALTO, Calif., Read more here.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 21, 2022

million in Series B financing appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. Read more here. The post [BioLumic in GlobeNewswire] BioLumic raises $13.5

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OurCrowd

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has invested in the Series D growth financing for Corelight , a leading cyber-security platform focused on network detection and response (“NDR”). Growth Partners Invests in Corelight’s $75M Series D Financing appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. Growth Partners (“H.I.G.”)

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OurCrowd

AUGUST 19, 2021

The post [Nexa3D in Yahoo Finance] Nexa3D to Unlock Key to 3D Printing Productivity at RAPID + TCT 2021 appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. Visitors to the booth will be the first to find out about the latest product launches and collaborations enabling Nexa3D to bring sustainable, ultrafast equipment and services to the industry.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 18, 2023

The post [Flash Forest in GlobeNewswire] Flash Forest secures Series A financing from TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good and OurCrowd, leading global reforestation efforts using drone technology appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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OurCrowd

AUGUST 14, 2021

Whether that’s providing loans for people with limited credit history or opening up investment opportunities for women, the fintech industry is making banking and finances more inclusive in many ways. Read more here.

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OurCrowd

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The post [OurCrowd in Yahoo Finance] OurCrowd Forms Strategic Partnership with Portugal’s UnderRock Investments appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. UnderRock Managing Partner Miguel Horta e Costa will lead the initiative following a long and successful career in both the public and private sectors. Read more here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2023

In addition, the country is home to some of the world’s biggest names in finance, risk management, insurance brokering, offshore insurance, and captive insurance. and more articles from the EO blog. Wealth management, risk management, and private banking are three of its expected future growth areas.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 2, 2020

One of the best pieces of advice I ever received—and that I consistently share with my clients—is that we should never make long-term decisions based on short-term emotions or circumstances, particularly when it comes to our finances. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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OurCrowd

DECEMBER 1, 2021

finance] CLASSIQ, NTT DATA collaborate on quantum algorithm design for financial modeling appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. Credit risk analysis exists to determine the creditworthiness of borrowers or vendors to quantify and limit the risk of loss to the lender. Read more here. The post [Classiq in Yahoo!finance]

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OurCrowd

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The post [Stellar Cyber in Yahoo Finance] Stellar Cyber Partners with SonicWall for Advanced Prevention, Response appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. SANTA CLARA, Calif., Read more here. .

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

APRIL 20, 2020

I wrote a blog post on March 12th called Open For Business and thought I would return to the topic. Since writing that post, we have watched a bunch of our portfolio companies close financings, some on the same terms as provided before the pandemic and some on slightly adjusted terms. But our experience doesn’t match that scorn.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Contributed by Madhavan Sivashankar , chief executive officer and founder, Gulf International Finance Limited. Madhavan Sivashankar is the CEO and founder of Gulf International Finance Limited , a regulated firm based in the Dubai International Finance Centre. Sivashankar has been a member of EO UAE since October 2020. .

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OurCrowd

MAY 17, 2021

.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nexa3D, the pioneer of ultrafast production-grade polymer 3D printers enabling the next generation in additive manufacturing, announced today that it closed financing rounds exceeding $55 million in funding. Read more here.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Called Converge, the cohort will be financed by the OpenAI Startup Fund , OpenAI says. ” “We’re excited to meet groups across all phases of the seed stage, from pre-idea solo founders to co-founding teams already working on a product,” OpenAI writes in a blog post shared with TechCrunch ahead of today’s announcement.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

Can you expand on where you got your passion for personal finance management? At the age of 21, with a nudge from my mentor, I started teaching myself how to invest in the local stock market and, as I was learning, shared my knowledge with others through a blog.

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OurCrowd

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Finance] With An Unwavering Commitment To Data Security, DailyPay Achieves The Highest Security Certification In The Industry appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. The IMPACT Awards exemplify best-in-class creativity, expertise and results achieved by the top practitioners of internet marketing across every business segment.

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OurCrowd

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Finance] TytoCare Commended by Frost & Sullivan for Its Highly Accessible and Complete Remote Medical Examination Platform appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. Read more here. The post [TytoCare in Yahoo!

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OurCrowd

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Finance] Amwell Expands Partnership with Tyto Care to Extend Healthcare at Home appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. Collaboration Will Allow Care Providers on Amwell Platform to Remotely Examine Patients Using Streaming Information from Tyto Devices, Extending the Scope of Care Rendered at Home. Read more here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

and more articles from the EO blog. The post Educate, Empower, Support: EO Women Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Way first appeared on The EO Blog. The post Educate, Empower, Support: EO Women Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Way appeared first on The EO Blog.

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