Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
Startup Investors Consider Revenue Share When
Equity Is a Bad Fit
Most startups, when thinking about raising capital, also think that
means giving up equity. But what other options are available? This
TechCrunch article discusses the use of revenue-based
financing as an alternative to equity-based financing, and gives
some reasons why it may or may not work for your company.
6 Ways the Most Successful Entrepreneurs Avoid
Burnout
One in four entrepreneurs report having felt burned out at some
point in their career, but the answer isn't always to get more
sleep. In this article from FastCompany, six successful
entrepreneurs share what they do to avoid burnout and stay excited
about their work.
The New Venture Disclosure Agreement
(VDA)"
Maybe you feel like you're being difficult when you ask a VC to
sign an NDA. Or maybe it never even crossed your mind that you
should do so. This Medium article explains why an NDA is a
really good idea, despite some common viewpoints saying otherwise.
Even better, it gives a basic set of principles that such an NDA
should reflect, setting up a foundation of security and trust
between entrepreneurs and VCs.
Validate Your Startup Idea by Doing the Things That
Don't Scale
Many startups, before they have any customers, worry about how
their idea will scale to cover many customers. And though
scalability is important, worrying too much about it at the outset
could set you up for failure before you begin. This article from
Entrepreneur provides five things to focus on before
worrying about scaling, setting you up for success.
The Two Ways for Startups and Corporations to
Partner
When you think about it, it seems obvious that big corporations and
startups could work together in a way that solves problems for
everyone. But asymmetries often get in the way. This HBR
article discusses two approaches that have proven successful,
cohorts and funnels, and when you'd be better off with one or
the other.
Links compiled by Meghan Muncey.
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