2022-05-19 13:18
Thomson Nguyen is now on his second tech startup. That’s after raising over $12M for his first venture which was acquired by Square. His latest venture, Nearside has attracted funding… Read More
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Alejandro Cremades is a fundraising consultant and M&A advisor.
2022-05-18 13:04
How to structure an acquisition deal? Acquisition deals have become extremely common in the past decade with high-profile acquisitions making international news. However, acquisitions are no… Read More
2022-05-17 13:57
Jeremy King’s tech startup has already raised over $100M on its journey to help equip B2C companies to speed up their own growth, and make intelligent, data-driven decisions.
On the De… Read More
2022-05-17 13:57
Jeremy King’s tech startup has already raised over $100M on its journey to help equip B2C companies to speed up their own growth, and make intelligent, data-driven decisions.
On the De… Read More
2022-05-17 13:41
Jeremy King’s tech startup has already raised over $100M on its journey to help equip B2C companies to speed up their own growth, and make intelligent, data-driven decisions. His ventu… Read More
2022-05-16 13:34
How to know what is the right employee option pool?
“As for the employees, the payment in stock options revives, somewhat ironically, the old anarchist ideology of self management of t… Read More
2022-05-15 13:07
Mina Nada ditched his law degree to find something more impactful in the real world. He’s turned his once side hustle into a fast-growing global business that has already attracted $10… Read More
2022-05-15 13:03
Mina Nada ditched his law degree to find something more impactful in the real world. He’s turned his once side hustle into a fast-growing global business that has already attracted $10… Read More
2022-05-14 13:52
Equity compensation is a significant motivator for startup employees to join and stay engaged with their company.
As equity can be a crucial motivator for startup employees, it is ofte… Read More
2022-05-13 13:54
How to write an about us page for your business? The about us page is one of the first and the most supporting pages you will ever design. It reveals the story behind the business and the ex… Read More
2022-05-12 13:01
Liz Giorgi got her feet wet bootstrapping her first company. After getting that business acquired she has gone on to launch a fast growing venture backed startup that has already raised tens… Read More
2022-05-12 13:01
Liz Giorgi got her feet wet bootstrapping her first company. After getting that business acquired she has gone on to launch a fast growing venture backed startup that has already raised tens… Read More
2022-05-12 12:56
Liz Giorgi got her feet wet bootstrapping her first company. After getting that business acquired she has gone on to launch a fast-growing venture-backed startup that has already raised tens… Read More
2022-05-11 13:28
How to increase MRR? MRR, or monthly recurring revenue, provides a snapshot of your company’s finances.
It’s one of those critical indicators you keep an eye on month after month… Read More
2022-05-10 13:20
When former tennis player Ross Mackay found himself at a crossroads in his career he took on the challenge to change what we eat. Venturing out with just a couple thousand dollars in hand, h… Read More
2022-05-10 13:12
When former tennis player Ross Mackay found himself at a crossroads in his career he took on the challenge to change what we eat. Venturing out with just a couple thousand dollars in hand, h… Read More
2022-05-09 13:42
What are the pros and cons of letters of intent? Business transactions are difficult to negotiate and to make matters worse, the negotiations process can span over weeks and even months in c… Read More
2022-05-08 12:08
Arthur Waller is now on his second company. Having successfully exited his first startup, he has already raised a substantial amount of capital for his new fintech adventure.
During his appe… Read More
2022-05-08 12:03
Arthur Waller is now on his second company. Having successfully exited his first startup, he has already raised a substantial amount of capital for his new fintech adventure. The company, Pe… Read More
2022-05-07 14:17
How to choose the best deal structure when selling your startup? Selling a startup is a major decision for any entrepreneur. However, before the actual sale of the startup can take place, th… Read More
2022-05-06 12:54
Ready to understand how stock vesting works in startups? Stock options are quickly becoming an integral part of employee compensation. Startups love them and employees expect them. However… Read More
2022-05-05 13:35
Now on his second startup, Adalberto Flores is credited with building the fastest micro-financing platform in the LATAM region.
On the Dealmakers Show Flores shared his experiences wit… Read More
2022-05-05 13:17
Now on his second startup, Adalberto Flores is credited with building the fastest micro-financing platform in the LATAM region. The venture Kueski has attracted funding from top-tier financi… Read More
2022-05-04 13:23
Knowing how to pitch in a venture capital meeting is a critical skill every entrepreneur must learn. What distinguishes a memorable pitch from one that is completely forgotten?
A good pitch… Read More
2022-05-03 12:56
Matthew Scullion got an early start in entrepreneurship. Even though he grew up far from SIlicon Valley, his latest company has raised hundreds of millions from top VCs. Now one of the first… Read More
2022-05-03 12:51
Matthew Scullion got an early start in entrepreneurship. Even though he grew up far from Silicon Valley his latest company has raised hundreds of millions from top VCs. Now one of the first… Read More
2022-05-02 12:45
Incorporation and IP are closely linked aspects that every entrepreneur must figure out with the assistance of their legal teams. Intellectual property (IP) is a part of almost every busines… Read More
2022-05-01 12:45
Bruce Lucas took his first startup from zero to being a billion-dollar public company. He has since raised more than $100M in funding for another venture. One which he sees as being recessio… Read More
2022-05-01 12:39
Bruce Lucas took his first startup from zero to being a billion-dollar public company. He has since raised more than $100M in funding for another venture. One which he sees as being recessio… Read More
2022-04-30 12:45
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is a common activity in the corporate world. Last year saw a fresh spike in M&A transactions. While mergers and acquisitions take place in almost every… Read More
2022-04-29 12:57
What is startup NDAs and what do you need to know about how they work? As an entrepreneur trying to grow your startup, you will often have to share sensitive information related to your busi… Read More
2022-04-28 13:32
Hristo Borisov is on a mission to build the world’s biggest bank without holding a single dollar. So far, his company Payhawk has raised $240M and is growing incredibly fast.
Borisov s… Read More
2022-04-28 13:26
Hristo Borisov is on a mission to build the world’s biggest bank, without holding a single dollar. So far they’ve raised $240M, and have been growing incredibly fast. His venture… Read More
2022-04-27 12:48
LLC or C Corp for fundraising–what is the better choice for an entrepreneur? Starting a business can be a daunting task and there are different aspects you have to consider when launch… Read More
2022-04-26 14:30
Spenser Skates started flexing his skills as a tech entrepreneur when he was just 16 years old. He has since raised almost $300M for his latest venture before taking it public via a direct l… Read More
2022-04-26 14:21
Spenser Skates started flexing his skills as a tech entrepreneur when he was just 16 years old. He has since raised almost $300M for his latest venture, before taking it through an IPO. The… Read More
2022-04-25 12:59
Looking for information on how to raise venture capital funding for startups?
Venture capital firms are the most famous source of funding for startups. They are often seen as the ‘holy… Read More
2022-04-24 13:21
Ryan Williams’ startup has not only raised substantial equity for his tech startup, but has seen it invest about $1B in assets.
On the Dealmakers Show, Williams shared how he began exp… Read More
2022-04-24 13:15
Ryan Williams’ startup has not only raised substantial equity for his tech startup but has seen it invest in over $1B in assets. The venture, Cadre has attracted funding from top-tier… Read More
2022-04-23 12:11
Are you exploring how to get angel investor funding for startups?
Find out how angel investors fit into the funding stack, the real pros and cons of using them, and how to get them to pledge… Read More
2022-04-21 12:59
Sokratis Papafloratos is a serial entrepreneur who has started, built, and exited. His newest venture into digital health is his biggest and boldest yet.
During his appearance on the D… Read More
2022-04-21 12:53
Sokratis Papafloratos is a serial entrepreneur who has started, built, and exited. His newest venture into digital health is his biggest and boldest yet. The venture, Numan has attracted fun… Read More
2022-04-20 13:59
Understanding how to negotiate an LOI is a critical skill every entrepreneur must learn. Selling up is a big decision for every entrepreneur, and the sale can take several months to complete… Read More
2022-04-19 12:45
Arvind Jain knows the value of hard work and conviction. His passion for creating a system that solves problems has led to him being the founder and mastermind behind brilliant applications… Read More
2022-04-19 12:33
Arvind Jain knows the value of hard work and conviction. His passion for creating a system that solves problems has led to him being the founder and mastermind behind brilliant applications… Read More
2022-04-18 13:00
As a startup owner, have you wondered how to get a certified 409A valuation? Business valuation is a common practice for every business. The valuation process is used to determine the worth… Read More
2022-04-17 13:15
Christine de Wendel kickstarted her fintech startup with a massive $24M Seed round. Followed by an even larger Series A fundraising round, just four months later.
On the Dealmakers Show Chri… Read More
2022-04-17 13:06
Christine de Wendel kickstarted her fintech startup with a massive $24M Seed round. Followed by an even larger Series A fundraising round, just four months later. Her venture, Sundayapp has… Read More
2022-04-15 15:20
After years of growing some of the most well known financial and technology brands, John Macllwaine decided to take the reins of the future with his own fintech startup, Highnote.
On the Dea… Read More
2022-04-15 15:00
After years of growing some of the most well-known financial and technology brands, John Macllwaine decided to take the reins of the future with his own fintech startup. His company, Highnot… Read More
2022-04-14 15:01
How to work out startup employee compensation is a critical question that most entrepreneurs face. Startups often have fewer funds at their disposal than their incumbent counterparts. This m… Read More
2022-04-13 13:33
Stefan Ytterborn started building companies when he was just 19 years old. He has now been at it for 30 years. He has launched, grown, funded, and exited.
On the Dealmakers Show Ytterb… Read More
2022-04-13 13:26
Stefan Ytterborn started building companies when he was just 19 years old. He has now been at it for 30 years. He has launched, grown, funded, and exited. His first venture POC was acquired… Read More
2022-04-12 14:33
How to exercise stock options in startups?
When an employee joins a startup they are walking into an uncertain employment opportunity. If the startup fails to live up to expectations, employ… Read More
2022-04-10 13:21
Angus McDonald has gone from growing up on a rural farm, to operating a fast-growing global tech startup that has raised tens of millions of dollars in capital.
On the Dealmakers… Read More
2022-04-10 13:11
Angus McDonald has gone from growing up on a rural farm, to operating a fast-growing global tech startup that has raised tens of millions of dollars in capital. The venture, Cover Genius has… Read More
2022-04-08 16:32
What do startup entrepreneurs need to know about building a board of directors?
A board of directors is an incredibly important part of any business. Even more so for startups with big aspir… Read More
2022-04-07 13:40
Wei Gan has brought together hundreds of millions of dollars in both equity and credit facilities to scale his startup in an incredibly fast growing market.
On the Dealmakers show Wei… Read More
2022-04-07 13:32
Wei Gan has brought together hundreds of millions of dollars in both equity and credit facilities to scale his startup in an incredibly fast-growing market. The venture, Ribbon Home has rais… Read More
2022-04-06 12:54
Due diligence is one of the most important parts of building and operating a startup. It is also all too frequently one of the most under appreciated parts of the process of creating, mainta… Read More
2022-04-05 13:10
Serial entrepreneur Dheeraj Pandey has raised tens of millions of dollars for his latest tech startup.
On the Dealmakers Show Pandey shared many of his learnings from working with brand new… Read More
2022-04-05 13:03
Serial entrepreneur Dheeraj Pandey has raised tens of millions of dollars for his latest tech startup. He took his first venture, Nutanix public, and has now moved on to DevRev. Top-tier inv… Read More
2022-04-03 12:09
Kirat Singh’s startup is empowering the future of financial markets. They just put tens of millions of additional capital in the bank to fuel their growth too.
On the Dealmakers Show… Read More
2022-04-03 12:03
Kirat Singh’s startup is empowering the future of financial markets. They just put tens of millions of additional capital in the bank to fuel their growth too. His venture, Beacon has… Read More
2022-04-02 15:25
What’s the difference between a for-profit and non-profit organization? Which is right for the venture you are embarking on?
Picking the right legal structure and classification for yo… Read More
2022-04-01 14:46
Check out these quick tips for selling your business that can be one of the biggest moments of your life. How well it turns out can depend a lot on the timing, your work to maximize the exit… Read More
2022-03-31 15:30
David McFarland has raised tens of millions of dollars to improve the insurance industry, and in turn empower brokers and their small business customers to survive and thrive.
On the D… Read More
2022-03-31 15:23
David McFarland has raised tens of millions of dollars to improve the insurance industry, and in turn, empower brokers and their small business customers to survive and thrive. His venture… Read More
2022-03-30 16:08
How to build a powerful culture for your startup business?
Company culture has become one of the hot topics in the startup and business world. It’s not just a buzzword. Culture certain… Read More
2022-03-29 14:52
Sam Hodges took his first startup all the way to IPO, after raising $370M in funding for it. His latest venture has already raised $160M to help other founders reduce risk.
On the Dealmakers… Read More
2022-03-29 14:43
Sam Hodges took his first startup all the way to IPO, after raising $370M in funding for it. His latest venture has already raised $160M to help other founders reduce risk. The venture, Fund… Read More
2022-03-28 14:27
How to quickly sell your business? Whether you are selling your business out of necessity or opportunity, speed is pivotal.
There are a variety of risks and advantages directly tied to the t… Read More
2022-03-27 07:42
Ali Albazaz has now raised nearly $100M for his new method of publishing that is rivaling the Kindle.
On the Dealmakers Show Albazaz shared the struggles and successes on the journey t… Read More
2022-03-27 07:41
Ali Albazaz has now raised nearly $100M for his new method of publishing that is rivaling the kindle. His venture Inkitt has acquired funding from top-tier investors like New Enterprise Asso… Read More
2022-03-26 12:14
One of the most critical skills every entrepreneur must learn is how to finish a pitch deck presentation with impact. If you are in the process of raising capital for your business via safe… Read More
2022-03-25 13:21
Understanding how legal counsel can expedite an acquisition is critical for every entrepreneur. When selling your startup, you have two essential goals. First, to get the optimal price and t… Read More
2022-03-24 13:10
Reed McGinley-Stempel has built a very fast moving startup, raising $120M, to create a billion dollar company through the middle of a crisis.
On the Dealmakers Show Reed talked about how bus… Read More
2022-03-24 13:02
Reed McGinley-Stempel is the cofounder and CEO of Stytch which improves security and user experience with passwordless authentication. The company has raised over $100 million from top tier… Read More
2022-03-23 13:05
How to increase business success, and elevate your future chances of winning?
Everyone wants their business to be a success. Clearly wanting it alone isn’t always enough. Nearly 6M bus… Read More
This Entrepreneur Raised $100 Million To Create The Ultimate Vertically Integrated Cannabis Business
2022-03-22 13:14
Ankur Rungta has started not one, but two companies. His venture into cannabis alone has raised over $100M.
On the Dealmakers Show, Rungta shared his journey from legal to investment banking… Read More
2022-03-22 13:09
Ankur Rungta has started not one, but two companies. His venture into cannabis alone has raised over $100M. The venture C3 Industries has acquired funding from top-tier investors like Navy C… Read More
2022-03-21 12:45
How dilution impacts the outcome for entrepreneurs and their startups?
Dilution is a major factor in startup businesses. It is hugely influential on outcomes, and in many ways for the founde… Read More
2022-03-20 12:02
Troy Pospisil has been on both sides of the table. Both investing in companies, and more recently raising $250M for his own startup.
On the Dealmakers Show Pospisil shared how he prepared hi… Read More
2022-03-20 11:55
Troy Pospisil is the cofounder and CEO of Ontra which is a provider of technology and services for contract automation and intelligence. The company has raised $250 million from investors li… Read More
2022-03-19 13:40
How to attract a family office to invest in your business? Is an investment from a family office the right move for funding your business?
Family offices can provide valuable capital to star… Read More
2022-03-18 12:48
As a founder, how can your startup create that all-important sense of urgency needed to fill up your next fundraising round? In other words, how to create a sense of urgency when fundraising… Read More
2022-03-17 13:01
Alasdair McLean-Foreman came to America with virtually nothing and has already started and sold two startups. He is now on his third.
On the Dealmakers Show Alasdair talked about having a no… Read More
2022-03-17 12:54
Alasdair McLean-Foreman came to America with virtually nothing and has already started and sold two startups. He is now on his third. Alasdair’s venture, Teikametrics has raised $65 mi… Read More
2022-03-16 13:29
Agreements are a key component of any corporate transaction, and mergers and acquisitions are no exception. However, since the majority of acquisitions take place based on a stock purchase b… Read More
2022-03-15 12:30
Eben Bayer appears to have struck on a truly remarkable solution for more environmentally friendly materials, with massive potential. His startup has already raised over $150M in capital.&nb&hell…Read More
2022-03-15 12:24
Eben Bayer appears to have struck on a truly remarkable solution for more environmentally friendly materials, with massive potential. His startup has already raised over $100M in capital fro… Read More
2022-03-14 13:14
An option pool is a form of compensation where a company rewards those who contribute to its health and future with an equity share. This is paid from a “pool” of shares the comp… Read More
2022-03-13 13:08
Sunil Paul is now on his third startup. His first he took from launch to exit in just six months. His second sold for $370M in an all cash deal.
On the Dealmakers Show Sunil Paul recen… Read More
2022-03-13 13:01
Sunil Paul is the cofounder and CEO of Spring Free EV which is a financial technology company built to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles through innovative fintech products. Prior… Read More
2022-03-12 12:50
Small private companies raise funds without going public from selected investors using a Private Placement Memorandum or PPM. A PPM allows companies to get investment for their business with… Read More
2022-03-11 13:28
What are the common mistakes when issuing stock options to employees? Stock options have become an integral part of compensation in the market. Today, many employees expect to get stock opti… Read More
2022-03-10 13:59
Cesar Jimenez raised a $60M pre-seed funding round for one of his startups. After the financial crisis of 2008, this entrepreneur vowed to keep on going, and currently operates two successfu… Read More
2022-03-10 13:51
Cesar Jimenez raised a $60M pre-seed funding round for one of his startups. After the financial crisis of 2008, this entrepreneur vowed to keep on going, and currently operates two successfu… Read More
2022-03-09 13:44
An Asset Purchase is a less well-known form of business acquisition in which the buyer doesn’t buy the shares of the target company, but buys the assets instead. Common scenarios when… Read More
2022-03-08 14:03
Clayton Gardner has raised $75M in capital to modernize investing. His startup is already helping tens of thousands of individual investors diversify into new investment strategies and asset… Read More
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