Author: Harsha Nair

Startups today are very competitive which causes them to put the greatest emphasis on innovation. Entrepreneurs and founders must explore ever-new ways to stay ahead of their competitors while safeguarding their intellect and their business concepts. This is where the concept of a stealth mode startup comes in handy. Stealth mode is an appealing approach… Continue reading Stealth Mode Startup: The Ultimate Guide

Equity distribution is undoubtedly one of the most important choices that startup founders make. Co-founders, employees, and investors achieve fairness within their positions. This acts as an important aspect and ensures that the company’s future growth is not compromised. However, this can pit the stakeholders against each other, bringing in some inconveniences without improving fairness.… Continue reading How to Use a Startup Equity Calculator by Founders?

With the world continuing to sprint forward, the skill of sharing one’s ideas effectively and quickly has become important. An elevator pitch makes quite a difference, be it an entrepreneur pitching to investors, a job seeker at a networking event, or a professional looking to leave that lasting impression. But how do you construct the… Continue reading Elevator Pitch Generator: A Step-by-Step Guide For The Startups

The right investment instrument is important when raising early-stage capital for your startup. Two of the most popular options many startups consider are Simple Agreements for Future Equity and Convertible Notes. Both solutions aim to provide ease in raising money for a startup without having to tentatively ascertain the valuation of the company. But they… Continue reading SAFE vs. Convertible Notes: A Founder’s Guide to Startup Financing

SAFE notes are one of the most flexible and commonly used tools in the early financing of startups. However, with different scenarios, the terms, and even the outcomes, related to SAFE notes differ a great deal. Knowing some of these situations helps both the startup and investor traverse through the complexities of SAFE notes and… Continue reading What Happens to SAFE Notes in Different Scenarios?

Since the invention of SAFE notes by Y Combinator in 2013, they have always remained one of the most popular tools in the startup ecosystem for very early financing. With continuous evolution in the use of SAFE notes, different variations have emerged when framing them to match the needs and concerns of both startups and… Continue reading Exploring The Different Types of SAFE Notes

In the dynamic world of startups and venture capital, new financing mechanisms mean growth and development. One such mechanism, which is very prominent lately, is a SAFE note (Simple Agreement for Future Equity). SAFE notes are designed to provide a simple, founder-friendly method for startups to raise capital. In this post, we will cover the… Continue reading Understanding SAFE Notes: A Guide for Startups and Investors

Creating a startup prototype can improve your odds of getting funding and forming partnerships when you launch a startup. People often struggle to grasp your concept especially if it’s a new idea. They need to see it in action. It’s tough to share your vision using a presentation or blog post. Most people are visual… Continue reading Why You Need a Startup Prototype Before Pitching to Investors and Partners?

A capitalization table, or simply a cap table is one of the important documents for any startup. It intrinsically details an ownership structure that includes equity ownership, types of shares, and percentage ownership held by founders, investors, and employees. For startups, it becomes very imperative to understand and manage the cap table for startups to… Continue reading Understanding Cap Table for Startups: Key Concepts and Examples

When you are an entrepreneur, coming up with the right title is a very important decision to make. Not only for personal branding but also for how investors, partners, and employees perceive you. Choosing the title is crucial since it can reflect on your position, responsibilities and what stage of startup are you at. Here’s… Continue reading What Should Be Your Title? Founder, Co-Founder, or CEO?