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Playbook
Being a founder is a lonely road
Playlist 1:
Securing and Managing Investors
Playlist 2:
Fundraising Mechanics
Playlist 3:
Running Your Startup
Playlist 1: Securing and Managing Investors
Startup capital is the fuel of the entrepreneurial economy. As a founder, understanding the different types of investors who may provide you with funding and navigating the consequences of various financing mechanisms is critical.
"Find someone that’s completely aligned with your best interests.”
Noah Kraft, founder of startup Doppler Labs
Learn morePlaylist 2: Fundraising Mechanics
If startup capital fuels the entrepreneurial economy, equity is its currency. Understanding the various finance and legal mechanics behind ownership is vital, as they will essentially determine who owns how much of your company.
"If you can bootstrap, you can negotiate better terms from a position of strength.”
Scott Dettmer, Lawyer at Gunderson Dettmer
Learn morePlaylist 3: Running Your Startup
As a founder, you’re likely busy designing, building and delivering a new product, but you also have to run the business. As such, you need to learn about business incorporation and accounting basics. Choosing the right cofounder and building a useful advisory board will also go a long way toward helping you succeed.
“If every $1 of investment is generating $3 in profits, you’re obligated to pour on more jet fuel.”
Tim Lipton, Startup and Early Stage Advisor, CFO
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