Change the World
Regardless of the strategy you choose – IPO, sell or stay private – the best possible outcome for your company is to “make a dent in the Universe,” as Steve Jobs would say.
Being a Mentor Advances Your Growth
In Stiletto Network, Nancy Peretsman of Allen & Company confides that her female peers’ attempt to mentor young women had a surprising effect: “We thought the younger women would deeply benefit from the older women, but the surprise was that it definitely went both ways.”
You Don’t Need VCs
Entrepreneurs need to understand their funding roadmap. Hopefully, it includes non-dilutive capital sources early in the game, and a conservative amount of dilutive capital sources as needed. When you are just starting out you don’t need VCs
Three Ways Entrepreneurs Can Fail Smarter
There is no sure-fire way to prevent failure, but one can always fail smarter. Entrepreneurs fail smarter by understanding the basics of their term sheet, understanding how much capital is needed, and having an exit plan.
Recruit This Rock Star If You Want to Raise Money Fast
There is nothing wrong with recruiting a “banker” type to help you research the market, build a financial model, defend your valuation, and assist you with your investor selection and investor pitch. But in the end, the investor is evaluating you as a person.