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SaaS Metrics Aren’t Just for Investors: Here’s Why You Need Them Too

Tim McCormick — November 12, 2019 Follow @https://twitter.com/saasoptics I often talk about B2B SaaS metrics from the perspective of what investors want. If you don’t have easy access to the metrics they expect (or, worse, if they’re wrong), your valuation could suffer, and that’s the last thing SaaS founders, CEOs and CFOs want to hear. … Continue reading SaaS Metrics Aren’t Just for Investors: Here’s Why You Need Them Too

Startups Masquerading as Tech Firms is Not Paying Off For Investors

Daniel Payne — October 30, 2019 Last week The Atlantic published a piece about the bursting of the “not-come bubble”. They refer to the unicorn companies like Uber, Lyft, WeWork and Peloton which became overvalued by masquerading as tech firms. A few years ago, two major trends happened that in my mind, caused this bubble … Continue reading Startups Masquerading as Tech Firms is Not Paying Off For Investors

How to Build Your LinkedIn Profile to Attract Investors

Colleen McKenna — January 17, 2018 Follow @Colleen_Intero — January 17, 2018 Over the years, we’ve written about the importance of your LinkedIn profile for prospects, customers/clients, and potential and current employees. It’s time we turn to other key groups that will most likely…no, absolutely, vet you on LinkedIn — investors. If you are considering … Continue reading How to Build Your LinkedIn Profile to Attract Investors

How to Create Financial Projections that get Investors’ Attention

by Min Fang Follow @mfang5September 4, 2016 Entrepreneurs are passionate about their business. After all, passion is a requirement to take the leap from idea to execution. However, before making the leap, an analysis of the opportunity, resource requirements, market forces, and potential profits should be completed. That’s where financial projections come in. Unfortunately, many … Continue reading How to Create Financial Projections that get Investors’ Attention

Strategies Entrepreneurs Can Use to Stand Out to Investors

by Personal Branding Blog June 23, 2016June 23, 2016 The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. 1. … Continue reading Strategies Entrepreneurs Can Use to Stand Out to Investors