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Angel Fundamentals: Understanding Equity Deal Terms - Economics

The Seraf Compass

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.

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Startup HR: What’s important?

Y Combinator

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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The Fundraising Market Has Changed, But Not in the Way I Thought

Tomasz Tunguz

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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Advice from Warren Rustand: Put Your Head Down and Walk Into the Storm

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Look Outside of Silicon Valley to See How Founders Can Be Successful Post-Covid-19

500

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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Growth

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

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.

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The Good News You Need Today

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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.

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Pinduoduo and The Rise of Social E-Commerce

Y Combinator

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.

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Catch Me Inside with Evie Kanhai-Gurchuran: Keeping up with COVID-19

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

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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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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Learn To Code If You’ve Lost Your Job

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

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.

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Impact Hub Joins Alliance to Help Social Entrepreneurs Overcome Impacts of COVID-19

Impact Hub

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.

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Oklahoma Investors Lead $5 Million in Funding for Tulsa Battery Material Developer and Manufacturer, Ten-Nine Technologies:

Innovation 2 Enterprise

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.

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Re-Entry

GCUC

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.

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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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Funding Friday: The Arbus Box

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

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.

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The Fundraising Market Has Changed, But Not in the Way I Thought

Tomasz Tunguz

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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MaxQ swiftly responds to Coronavirus crisis with a pivot

Innovation 2 Enterprise

By Scott Meacham. Great ideas and great companies don’t go away during times of crisis. Many just require a little more nurturing. Other businesses recognize that with quick action and a bit of a pivot, they can not only survive a crisis, but that they can actually improve the situation. MaxQ, a Stillwater company that creates sophisticated packaging systems for blood and other biologics, is one of our portfolio companies.

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How to find competitors’ pitch decks

David Teten VC

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. .

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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[Juganu in Calcalist] Juganu Wants to Light the Way Forward in the Digital Revolution

OurCrowd

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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Confronting the Uncertainty: Leading with Your Head and Heart

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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.

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instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in Native American communities: q&a with Wendy Westbroek of Salish Kootenai College

Venture Well

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.

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Keynote Spotlight: Vision Critical: Breaking News With the SEC

Angel Capital Association

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.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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[Kryon in CrowdFund Insider] OurCrowd Portfolio Company Kryon Accelerates COVID-19 Testing

OurCrowd

OurCrowd portfolio company Kryon has announced a solution in collaboration with the Information Systems and Digital Division at Clalit Health Services, the largest health service organization in Israel. Read more here. The post [Kryon in CrowdFund Insider] OurCrowd Portfolio Company Kryon Accelerates COVID-19 Testing appeared first on OurCrowd.

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COVID19 and the Decentralization of Money

Continuations

One key lesson from COVID19 is that we need a lot more decentralization. This is especially true when the center is as inept at managing the crisis as the US federal government has proven to be. For example, the power of agencies such as the CDC and the FDA has turned out to be problematic, e.g. in giving guidance on mask wearing or trying to increase the availability of testing (both central to the road back ).

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How to find competitors’ pitch decks

David Teten VC

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. .

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Quantitative Tightening

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

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.

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PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow

CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.