Tag: Startup 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

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

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?

What is Equity? Equity refers to an amount of capital that signifies a portion of a company’s owners invested or owned. Issuing stock helps firms raise funds, attract investors, and build a solid basis for development.  Usually, it is distributed among founders, technical cofounders, investors, advisors, and employees in exchange for services or seed money… Continue reading Equity Calculators vs DIY Methods: Advantages and Disadvantages for Startup Founders