The Seraf Compass
MAY 6, 2020
Previously we observed that the concepts covered in a typical term sheet can be grouped into four main categories of investor concerns: Deal Economics; Investor Rights/Protection; Governance, Management & Control; and Exits/Liquidity. In each of the next four installments, we are going to dig deeper into the concepts and nuances involved in the provisions belonging to each category.
Y Combinator
MAY 7, 2020
In the early stages of working on a startup, there is little time to spend on areas other than product development and talking to users. However, as you start to hire people and build a team, there are HR fundamentals worth investing in. Having basic HR practices in place can help your startup scale quickly and may eliminate unforeseen and often costly problems down the road.
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Tomasz Tunguz
MAY 5, 2020
In March, I published analysis of the fundraising market in 2008. It showed that the later rounds, the series B and series C were the most impacted. The early data from March 2020 shows a different pattern. Seed and Series A rounds are first to bear the compression in the market. Later rounds are unblemished. Round volumes in seed have been declining since summer 2018.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
MAY 6, 2020
Written for EO by Kalika Yap , an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Los Angeles. Yap is a thriving serial entrepreneur whose businesses include Citrus Studios , Luxe Link , and the Orange & Bergamot. She recently attended a Facebook Live stream hosted by Warren Rustand , co-founder of EO’s Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C., where he addressed the global pandemic.
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500
MAY 8, 2020
500 Startups kicked off a new series called Innovation Coffee Breaks. Experts from leading companies, venture capital firms and startups join us every week to discuss how to innovate during this time of uncertainty. We caught up with Alex Lazarow, the investment director of Cathay Innovation, a global fund affiliated with Cathay Capital. Lazarow also teaches entrepreneurship at the Middlebury Institute for International Studies and is out with a new book called “Out-Innovate: How Global En
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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
MAY 7, 2020
One of the great joys of the work I do is I get to watch the leaders of our portfolio companies grow over time. I’ve had a number of moments over the last few months where I got off a call or a meeting and thought to myself “wow, she’s a new person.” Growing as a leader takes time, mistakes, failure, feedback, and a lot of work.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
MAY 4, 2020
With the majority of today’s headlines being negative, we are proud to showcase the very best of innovation and charity from the global community of entrepreneurs. Check out our last “good news” article to see even more ways that our amazing members are making an #EOImpact. . • Andrea Herrera is the founder and president of Amazing Edibles Catering and an EO Chicago member.
Y Combinator
MAY 6, 2020
Across the globe, as the novel coronavirus moves us from communal spaces into the confinement of our homes, our social experiences are forced to adapt. Beyond the social networks we already know and use, we are finding new ways to integrate social into our online lives. At Y Combinator, we are considering what this might mean for the future of e-commerce.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
MAY 7, 2020
Local entrepreneur and YLAI alumni, Evie Kanhai-Gurchuran, shares valuable tips and best practices needed to navigate your businesses through COVID-19. Feel free to add to the discussion or leave questions in the comments below. #CatchMeInside. How to navigate your business through COVID-19. Posted by Youth Ambassadors Guyana 2015 on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
MAY 5, 2020
Learning to code was the thing that unlocked it all for me. I learned to hack in Basic during high school. I parlayed that into a programming job in college, which led to my first job out of college, which then led to a job that helped me pay for graduate school, which led to a job in venture capital. That is why I have made getting computer science broadly deployed in the K-12 system in NYC and around the US the philanthropic effort that I put most of my charitable time into.
Impact Hub
MAY 5, 2020
Impact Hub is one of 40 leading organizations to form ‘COVID Response Alliance for Social Entrepreneurs’. Alliance has already made USD$75 million available to mitigate impacts of pandemic. Alliance will launch a dashboard with a searchable database of available emergency relief funds. . Members committed to boosting the debate for a more equitable, sustainable future.
Innovation 2 Enterprise
MAY 7, 2020
Ten-Nine Technologies to onboard engineering and management talent, develop prototypes, and build production facilities to supply a leading battery manufacturer – major funding provided by i2E Management Company, Inc., investing for growth in Oklahoma, as well as Oklahoma and Kansas angel investors. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. May 7, 2020, 09:00 US Central Time.
Tomasz Tunguz
MAY 5, 2020
In March, I published analysis of the fundraising market in 2008. It showed that the later rounds, the series B and series C were the most impacted. The early data from March 2020 shows a different pattern. Seed and Series A rounds are first to bear the compression in the market. Later rounds are unblemished. Round volumes in seed have been declining since summer 2018.
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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
MAY 8, 2020
This pandemic has challenged us all in many ways. But it has also provided time for many of us to tackle things we’ve long wanted to do. Today, I would like to blog about an example of that. Kirk Love is well known to many AVC readers. He is also the designer of this blog. And he is a good friend. Kirk is also very fond of Kickstarter. He has backed over 300 projects on Kickstarter over the years and he has tipped me off to so many great ones that I have gone on to back.
David Teten VC
MAY 2, 2020
I advise my portfolio companies to be careful about what information they make searchable publicly. But on the other side, I definitely recommend seeing what information others have made public. As you design your investor deck and run competitive intelligence, you’ll benefit a lot by looking at how your competitors have approached the process. For each competitor, I suggest you do the following: Look on Angel.co for their pitch deck. .
GCUC
MAY 6, 2020
Let’s Talk Re-entry Into Your Physical Space It may be overwhelming to think about all the things you need to consider as you move. The post Re-Entry appeared first on GCUC Community.
OurCrowd
MAY 7, 2020
With investments from telecom giants Comcast Ventures and Amdocs, Israeli startup Juganu is aiming to revolutionize light and connectivity through an innovative solution. Read more here. The post [Juganu in Calcalist] Juganu Wants to Light the Way Forward in the Digital Revolution appeared first on OurCrowd.
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
MAY 8, 2020
Written by Larry Prince, CEO of PrinceLeadership TM. A version of this article originally appeared in New Jersey Business magazine. . The COVID-19 crisis is testing our leadership mettle in ways we have never experienced. We’re pressed to confront harsh business realities—how to keep the doors open, how to pay the bills, how to address staffing issues.
Venture Well
MAY 5, 2020
Learn how VentureWell faculty grantee, Wendy Westbroek, is driven to increase STEM engagement and success in Native American communities. The post instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in Native American communities: q&a with Wendy Westbroek of Salish Kootenai College appeared first on VentureWell.
Angel Capital Association
MAY 7, 2020
By: Emily Angold, ACA Marketing Manager We can’t wait to welcome Martha Miller, Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, to ACA 2020 – The Summit of Angel Investing ! Martha will join ACA for an exclusive fireside chat to discuss updates, trends, and perspectives about how COVID-19 is impacting raising capital, crowdfunding, and strategies to bridge networks.
OurCrowd
MAY 4, 2020
CAD MicroSolutions Inc., a leading service partner and distributor of 3D technology in Canada, has signed an Elite Reseller Agreement with Nexa3D to distribute the NXE400 in Canada, reaching a new milestone in its ability to innovate and accelerate the Canadian additive manufacturing industry. Read more here. The post [Nexa3D in Odessa American] CAD MicroSolutions Set to Break 3D Printing Speed Barrier with Nexa3D Partnership appeared first on OurCrowd.
Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker
The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l
David Teten VC
MAY 2, 2020
I advise my portfolio companies to be careful about what information they make searchable publicly. But on the other side, I definitely recommend seeing what information others have made public. As you design your investor deck and run competitive intelligence, you’ll benefit a lot by looking at how your competitors have approached the process. For each competitor, I suggest you do the following: Look on Angel.co for their pitch deck. .
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
MAY 4, 2020
I saw this tweet a few days ago and thought “that’s clever”: Is $BTC a hedge against economic uncertainty? Our report "Bitcoin’s Quantitative Tightening vs. Central Banks' Quantitative Easing" sets out to answer just that. Download it here: [link] pic.twitter.com/E8gORKjZSe — Grayscale (@GrayscaleInvest) April 30, 2020.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
MAY 7, 2020
Covid19 is all ah we business with Abbigale Loncke#catchmeinside. Posted by Youth Ambassadors Guyana 2015 on Monday, May 4, 2020. This session of #CatchMeInside was sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Guyana. . YLAI Professional Fellows Program alumna Abbigale Loncke discusses your role in the fight against COVID-19 and how you can help your communities and our country survive and recover from these challenging times.
OurCrowd
MAY 6, 2020
Millions of people are working from home, accessing company data through unprotected home computers and creating a field day for cyber hackers. ITsMine technology protects your company’s data against hackers. It’s quick and easy to install, and the company is offering it for free during the coronavirus crisis, says founder and CEO Kfir Kimhi. “Once your kids are downloading a game onto your computer, the hackers are there,” Kimhi says.
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