A convertible note is a short-term debt that can be converted into equity (typically preferred shares) of a company. It has advantages and disadvantages for both investors and the issuing company. Michael Hool, of Hool Coury Law Group, focuses…
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Invest Southwest & Partners Present First 'Improving Investability Workshop'
Invest Southwest, in partnership with Desert Angels, Arizona Tech Investors, Phoenix Enterprise Forum and the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation, is holding…
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Startup Funding
When startup ventures raise capital, they do it from a number of resources, typically starting with their own savings. If a startup is lucky enough, it can fund its own growth through its earnings; however, that success story…
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In a previous post, we detailed the first three phases of fundraising for startups: seed, early, and friends and family phases. These early phases have one thing in common - most of your capital comes from you and your family. Jim Marshall of…
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On March 5-7, 234 investors, inventors and startup fans converged on Talking Stick Resort for the inaugural Venture Madness Conference. They watched the final 16 live pitch before panels of judges, as the competitors were narrowed to eight,…
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Infusionsoft Co-Founder Clate Mask calls himself a bootstrapping evangelist. “When I was in business school, we learned the ‘MBA way’ to grow a business,” he says. “You write a business plan, raise some money and then roll it out.…
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What state has the highest number of entrepreneurs per capita? It’s not what you think. It’s probably not your second guess either.
Do more entrepreneurs have bachelor degrees, master degrees or no degree at all?
What area of innovation…
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Entrepreneurs are perceived as go-getters with great ideas. What if you’re someone with a cool idea who feels a bit awkward socially? You know that networking is essential to grow your new venture, yet you shy away from networking opportunities…
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Whether you're a local resident or an out-of-towner attending the 2014 Venture Madness Conference in March, you will experience Scottsdale at its best time of year. The weather is perfect - highs in the high 70s and nighttime lows in the mid…
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Albert Martinez, leader of the relationship management team at Silicon Valley Bank, provides solid advice to entrepreneurs looking to raise capital:
What is your role at Silicon Valley Bank?
I primarily work with early and mid-stage software…
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