by J.D. Davids | Jul 27, 2016 | Angel Investors, Venture Capital
So, you’ve started a company and hit the ground running with a group of happy customers. Now it’s time to raise investment in your startup, so you start to screen investors. Or do you? If you’re like many first-time CEO’s, the answer is that...
by J.D. Davids | Jul 20, 2016 | Business Planning, Venture Capital
If you ask most entrepreneurs about sources of investment, they quickly mention angel investors and venture capitalists. That’s not a surprise, but many CEO’s of startups are missing out on one of the best potential investment sources. And that is the form...
by J.D. Davids | Jun 17, 2016 | Angel Investors, Venture Capital
When you start the fundraising process for your business you’re not yet focused on an investment term sheet. Rather, you’re laser-focused on booking meetings, generating interest and the ultimate goal of getting the money. Just as the purpose of a resume...
by J.D. Davids | Jun 10, 2016 | Angel Investors, Venture Capital
In these two conversations, David Chang and I discuss why entrepreneurs often resort to the “shotgun approach” when attempting to fund their startup. David, the former chief operating officer of PayPal Media Network, is an entrepreneur and active angel...
by J.D. Davids | Jun 3, 2016 | Venture Capital
Most entrepreneurs begin fundraising with angel investors. They use that capital to launch products, gain customer traction and prove that they’ve tapped into a real opportunity. Then, CEO’s often search for venture capital investment to accelerate growth. That...
