Inside The 2016 Tech Coast Angels 10th Anniversary Quick Pitch Event
It’s no secret, the Tech Coast Angels is one of the largest, if not THE largest angel investor group in the nation. “Consisting of experienced CEOs, senior executives, current and former entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and other professionals, members have invested over $180 million in more than 300 companies and have helped entrepreneurs attract more than […]
Crowdfunding For Equity: Title III and Equity Crowd Funding 101
What is Equity Crowdfunding? Equity crowdfunding is on the rise after the signing of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act was signed by President Obama in April 2012. Simply put, it is a type of crowdfunding that enables broad groups of investors to fund startup companies and small businesses in return for equity. Three […]
Why To Take Caution With Investor “Finders”
There are many service providers that offer to help startups with attracting investors, colloquially referred to as “finders.” While they prefer to be called business brokers or consultants, most finders are either CPAs, insurance brokers, retired executives, or former entrepreneurs. They mostly operate in the Angel landscape, targeting deals between $100K to $2M. Typically, they […]
Business Plan Writer vs. Business Plan Strategic Consultant
People often ask me, “What are my options for writing a business plan?” At the highest level, there are two options, writing it yourself or hiring someone else to do it for you. The benefits of writing the business plan yourself are that you will save money and you will learn a lot about your […]
7 Reasons Why Hera Venture Summit Is A Must Attend Startup Event
On Aug 4, 2015 The White House, Tech Giants, Entrepreneurs, and Venture Capitalists across America committed to invest in the future of women in business. A commitment that set the stage for previously untapped opportunities for female founders. Leading the forefront of female entrepreneurship is the conglomeration of Hera Hub= Female focused Co-working Space Hera […]
28 Essential Hashtags To Use For Your Startup Business
Hashtags or the #symbol were originally created as a way to categorize messages, making it easier for users to find messages with a specific theme or content. Hashtags ultimately help connect your Startup Business with an audience that shares similar interests, views, and insights. When used routinely along with captivating relevant content, hashtags have the […]
7 Lessons Learned From A Vegas Tech Startup Conference
“ It’s A different kind of Vegas.” Collision Conference invaded and innovated downtown Las Vegas, Nevada Cinco De May and 6th. The 48 hour “crash course” included 7500 attendees representing 89 different countries, with a legendary guest-list that included: 200 WorldClass Speakers, 1000 Startup Businesses, 451 Tech Investors, and countless “smart” entrepreneurs. Equally as interesting […]
Startup Business Funding Report 2014
The past year has been an eventful one for Startup Businesses in their quest to raise capital. Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, and Peer-to-Peer Crowdfunding soared in 2014, breathing new life into uncertain economy. Venture Capital Roundup According to the PitchBook Platform 88 billion dollars in venture capital was infused into the global economy in 2014. […]
Why A Business Plan Is Essential When Crowdfunding Your Startup
Letting the crowd fund your startup doesn’t mean allowing your business plan to go unwritten. In the business world, approximately 543,000 new businesses get started each month and funding those businesses comes from a variety of sources. Most recently, startups are beginning to utilize crowdfunding sites to promote their ventures and raise the capital they […]
Angel Investments Soar in the U.S. Along with the Tech Coast Angels
The Q1 2014 Halo Report was released recently by the Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights In a collaborative effort to raise awareness of early-stage investment activities by angel investors the Halo Report researches and analyzes angel investment activities and trends in North America. This quarter’s report card will one most investors […]
