The Convertible Note: How Does it Work?
1 min read A commonly used investment tool for funding startups is the Convertible Note. What is a Convertible Note? A short-term debt instrument that converts into equity later. If…
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TEN Capital 2020: Year in Review
2 min read As we take a look at the 2020 year in review, we see a year of change, uncertainty, and challenges. It was a transformational year when business…
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Avoiding Common Pitch Deck Mistakes
2 min read Avoiding Common Pitch Deck Mistakes. Mistakes to Avoid Putting the right pitch deck together takes time and practice. It’s not something individuals often get correct on the first…
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How to Show Traction When You Are Pre-Revenue
2 min read: We know that investors are looking for traction, but how to show traction when you are pre-revenue? Contrary to popular belief, even if you are pre-revenue, you can…
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How to Keep Your Investors Happy
2 min read How do you keep your investors happy? Keep them informed. I remember my first angel investment back in the 1990s. This was before I knew you were…
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Your Fundraising Growth Story Pt. 2
1 min read Your Fundraising Growth Story Pt. 2: What’s Your Story? When founding your startup, it is important to have a growth story. While investors may invest in teams…
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Your Fundraising Growth Story Pt. 1
2 min read Your Fundraising Growth Story Pt. 1: To raise funding, you must have one. Many entrepreneurs approach me for funding for their startup. The biggest misconception most have…
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Fundraising Metrics That Matter
2 min read Investors look for the specific metrics in your business, so it’s important to know the fundraising metrics that matter. There are three areas that you should focus…
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How to Tell A Story
2 min read How to tell a story. What makes a story? At its core, a story consists of a beginning, middle, and end. If it’s a good story, that…
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What Investors Look For
2 min read So you’re about to raise funding for your startup and wonder what investors look for. Startups can be pretty shy about discussing their current revenue in the…
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COVID-Resistant Businesses
1 min read What are the COVID-resistant businesses? As businesses continue to close and others face uncertainty many startups find themselves wondering how they will stay afloat. One of the…
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The Future of Vaccines
1 min read As the world works toward a vaccine, COVID has the potential to shape what the future of vaccines looks like. It’s not so far-fetched to say that,…
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What is the Real Due Diligence Process?
2 min read, I’m always surprised by how many investors say the team is the most important element of a startup, but how little the due diligence process focuses on…
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Best Practices for Hosting Online Meetings
1 min read In the time of working remotely, more and more organizations are moving entirely to online meetings. Not only are online meetings convenient, but an excellent opportunity to engage…
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The Importance of Non-Financial Factors in Setting Valuation
1 min read There are financial factors in setting valuation for a startup, and then there are non-financial factors. Often, startups prefer to focus more of their attention on the…
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