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Some terms are more important than others. Here, we look at the most important ones. Convertible note: discounts and caps Convertible notes are often...
At every investment stage, management and investors seek to appropriately balance risk and reward. This balance plays out in both the economic and moral...
From company inception until at least Minimum Viable Traction, there’s only one right way to fundraise. The moment you close a funding round, give...
For investors, most days are filled with stories. The majority of these stories fall flat or are wildly implausible. Many are interesting, but flawed....
Lars Nordenlund’s advice to startup founders & CEOs Lars Nordenland is CEO Quest’s newest Managing Director, CEO Practice. He serves CEOs of post-Series A companies...
For the fundable entrepreneur and company, there is an investor at every company stage. If you are the CEO, when it comes time to...
An investor must consider two key factors when assessing an investment: opportunity and traction. Opportunity points to the company’s potential; it includes the team, the product vision,...
Entrepreneurship is woven into the fabric of America. 30 million small businesses operate in the US.¹ Each year, about 800,000 startups join their ranks.²...
Cash is fuel. As a tech company CEO, you need cash to scale. Most small businesses in the United States generate cash from...
Steven Schwartz and Bob Bausmith’s Essential Advice for Tech CEOs Bob Bausmith and Steven Schwartz serve as the two Managing Directors for CEO Quest New...
Bob Bausmith and Steven Schwartz walk us through the city’s tech scene and underscore the value of expert advisory services for CEOs in an...
