Termsheets are (1) used by founders raising capital and (2) investors looking to deploy capital. Most all termsheets are different in some slight way (unless you're using a SAFE or KISS note), they usually require lawyers, and all are time-consuming where neither party usually gets 100% of what they want. For a founder, it's about obtaining capital without giving… Continue reading Navigating Termsheets
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Negotiations
Everyone has a different style when negotiating - and all of these styles lend themselves to have better outcomes depending on the topic at hand and the counterparty. Having experience is the best defense, but I like to follow and have honed a template if that isn't an option. That said, over the years, I've… Continue reading Negotiations
Venture Deals in 2020
Since the Coronavirus was labeled a ‘pandemic’ on March 11th, over 372 startups have laid off more than 39,000 employees. The latest big announcement being yesterday with Airbnb and 25% of their staff being cut (equating to 1,900 employees), even after they just took on $2bn in debt. Airbnb also cuts deep as it's a… Continue reading Venture Deals in 2020
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