Do You Have a Superb CFO? Part 1
What should you expect from your private company CFO—or from yourself if you’re the CFO or senior finance person? We like this summary,...
Raising Capital & Strategy—In the Clouds
I can’t stand it! Every day our CEO gets excited, comes up with three or four new ideas, and wants me to make them an immediate priority....
Raising Capital & Strategy—Getting Out of the Details
Being in the details is great for some jobs. For CEOs, it can be a death sentence. We're going to help keep you alive by taking you above...
Raising Capital & Strategy—Fail: Focusing on the Details
In prior posts, we discussed that you need an outline business plan, strategic financial planning model, and a company presentation to...
Potentially Fatal Mistakes Start-Ups Make When Raising Capital, Part Three
This week, we’re going to cover a fatal mistake that regularly catches founders and CEOs by surprise and takes ongoing commitment to keep...
Potentially Fatal Mistakes Start-Ups Make When Raising Capital, Part Two
Last week, we covered potential fatal errors related to funding and valuation. This week, we’ll continue our discussion and address the...
Potentially Fatal Mistakes Start-Ups Make When Raising Capital, Part One
Founders and CEOs who haven’t participated directly in multiple start-ups—most readers of this article—frequently make errors early in...
