The investment world is always shifting and evolving with the needs of its producers and investors. But one of the more recent and interesting changes I’ve seen in the market has been the rise of SPACs: special-purpose acquisition companies that can take the place of a traditional IPO roadshow and fundraising season. While IPOs remain...Read More

It was inevitable: leave millions of bright, restless individuals lounging about in their pajamas, wondering if and when they will get back to work, and soon they begin to think about creating their own work. For the majority, those fantasies turned out to be just disgruntled, wishful thinking. Could knowing the qualities of a startup...Read More

Equity dilution doesn’t have to be a scary term, but you should understand it when you’re a founder.  Being a startup founder comes with a ton of responsibilities and pressures. Aside from wanting their company to be successful and hoping they make enough cash to cut themselves a reasonable salary after the first year or so,...Read More

For new entrepreneurs and budding business leaders, understanding some key aspects of owning a startup can be hard. This article looks at the feasibility of developing a business plan when your startup is in a seed phase and suggests that it is far more prudent to invest time and energy into an effective pitch deck...Read More

I’m often asked if investors consider the founders personal brand or reputation when deciding to invest. There are a few common misconceptions that new entrepreneurs make. One of those is that investors make decisions about investing capital solely on the metrics of the business itself. While investors certainly scrutinize the numbers of the company, they...Read More

Elevator Pitch: The Top 10 Things You Need to Include for Angel Investors As an entrepreneur, you need to have an elevator pitch for your business. Rehearsing and memorizing this short 30-60 second spiel about your business will make investing significantly easier. There will be many opportunities as you’re networking to give a short pitch...Read More

Part II: Reasons Why Crowdfunding May Not Work for Your Startup So, in Part 1 we looked at the 2 main types of crowdfunding platforms, what I call basic crowdfunding platforms and then equity crowdfunding platforms. Basic platforms like Kickstarter are usually best for consumer products and manufacturing-based campaigns since you can offer a discount...Read More

Welcome to my 2 part series where I dig deep into crowdfunding for startups. We will look at many reasons why it might be a good fit for your startup and some reasons why it might not be right for you. In the end, you will have a good understanding of the ins and outs...Read More

Angel investors invest billions of dollars in thousands of new ventures every year. It is no surprise that more and more people are interested in getting into the industry. Many startup founders understand the challenges of developing business and aspire to become an angel investor. Being passionate about the ecosystem is crucial when becoming an...Read More

Startup founders and other entrepreneurs frequently ask me what investors consider a company before they invest. While different investors might have a different approach, you can be sure that they have a process they follow to determine what’s a good fit for them. I’ve outlined in part 1 of my exploration some of the key...Read More