Startup Stock Valuationby The Startups TeamThere are many valuation methods available to Founders, and most understand zero of them! In this section of our Equity Series, we discuss how to calculate your pre-revenue valuation, and much more!Continue
Revenue Modelby The Startups TeamYour revenue model can be broken down into two areas — how you will make money and how that plan will scale. In this section of our Funding Series, we'll dig into how you’re going to talk about the mechanism of how your revenue model works.Continue
What I Would Have Told My Former Selfby Wil SchroterNow that you’re a wiser and more experienced Founder, there are many things that you wished you would’ve done differently. If you could go back in time, what would you tell your past self?Continue
How Much Equity do You Give Away in a Seed Round?by Sarah HumphreysThere are many different areas of startup funding to understand before diving into a funding round. In this article, we hope to demystify how much equity should be given away in a seed round and instill confidence in startups embarking on their early funding rounds.Continue
How Much Equity Should I Ask For?by Sarah HumphreysEquity is the value of a company's stock, which you earn as a percentage of the company’s profits (or losses). So, how much should you ask for? It really depends on your situation. Keep reading for guidance on how to calculate equity in various situations.Continue
Convertible Debt for Startupsby The Startups TeamConvertible Debt is a “loan” that converts into an equity investment at some future date at or below a specific Valuation Cap. It’s a popular way for early-stage startups to raise money versus a traditional equity funding round. Continue reading to understand how it works in further detail.Continue
Equity Funding for Startupsby The Startups TeamPursuing equity financing means that in exchange for the money they invest now, angel investors or venture capitalists will receive a stake in your company and its performance moving forward.Continue
Letting People Go: Ego and Safetyby Wil SchroterWe’ve been talking about it and now it’s happening. People are losing their jobs fast and they are left with little to no option in these trying times. As Founders, what can we do to help?Continue
What if Our Startup Anxiety Never Quits?by Wil Schroter"My never-ending anxiety is awesome!" said no Founder, ever. We feel on edge most of the time from this sense of urgency to get one thing done right after another. But here's a secret: it can benefit our mental health if we just let things take their course.Continue
My Startup Stalled — Now What?by Wil SchroterIf our startup has stalled, that doesn't mean we’ve given up on it, it just means we have to figure out where it best fits in our lives.Continue