SaaS Metrics Simplified, Part Two: Optimize & Scale
These key metrics help SaaS startups identify and develop a scalable model during their Optimization and Expansion phases.
Surviving Due Diligence, Part 2: Employee vs. Contractor
Misclassification of employees and independent contractors is one of the most common pitfalls startups face during a due diligence process.
Anupam Rastogi Shares Insights on Today’s Startup Landscape from an Early-Stage VC
We discuss shifts in software consumption, industry segments that are ripe for automation, remote work trends, and more.
What Is Crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding allows large numbers of people to contribute relatively small amounts of money to a given project, cause, or business venture.
Would My Startup Survive Due Diligence? Part 1: Sales Tax
Ask an investment banker or M&A attorney to name common deal landmines right now, and Sales Tax will undoubtedly be high on the list.
Evaluating Fit Between Entrepreneur and Investor
Sid Trivedi, Partner at Foundation Capital, joins Jeff Burkland to talk about the unique partnership between entrepreneurs and investors.
VC Deal Flow Was Dominated by Consumer Startups in 2020
VC deal flow to Consumer startups accounted for well over 40% of all venture deals in 2020 and a whopping 46.6% in Q1 2021.
Accelerated Momentum in Fintech. Is it Here to Stay?
Colin Kennedy stops by to discuss the Fintech landscape, how accelerated momentum is changing the space, and whether it is here to stay.
Why Inventory Management is Critical for a Growing Consumer Startup
Having easy and correct access to your startup’s inventory levels is critical to effective manufacturing, operations, and sales.
Startup Lessons Learned from 50 Days Skiing (During the COVID Winter)
I would work with startups all day before sneaking away for an hour or two on the slopes.