by Fred M. Haney | Sep 4, 2024 | Business Models, Fred Haney, Startups
Some startups have a difficult time getting their mind around the topic of corporate governance. I think many startup CEOs believe it’s all common sense. They assume everything will be fine if they simply ‘do the right thing’. Though doing the right...
by Fred M. Haney | Jul 24, 2024 | Business Models, Startups, The Fundable Startup
Often, startups follow the path of least resistance when creating their management team rather than focusing on building a high-performing startup team. Of course, it’s human nature to lean toward the known quantity—the guy next door, an office mate, a lab partner, or...
by Fred M. Haney | Jun 19, 2024 | Entrepreneurship, Startups, The Fundable Startup
Why do venture capitalists focus so much on the management of startup companies? Why do VCs want experienced CEOs over great ideas and marketability, even? It’s the leadership factor. I recently wrote a blog touching on the topic of how choosing the wrong CEO...
by Fred M. Haney | May 22, 2024 | Business Models, Startups
Does your startup have a competitive advantage? Does your strategy call for particular actions to achieve a specific position in your marketplace? To understand what this means and how you can develop what investors consider a competitive advantage, you need an...
by Fred M. Haney | May 1, 2024 | Business Models, Entrepreneurship, Startups
In my fifty years of experience working with hundreds of startups, I can safely say there’s one roadblock to startup funding that outweighs all others—and most companies will never know the real reason they did not get funded. So, what is this roadblock, and why is it...
by Fred M. Haney | Apr 17, 2024 | Business Models, Entrepreneurship, Fred Haney, Startups
There’s no question that there are massive opportunities in AI for startups and investors. However, I think the real question is: Are there too many opportunities? Below I’ll cover where I believe those opportunities will come from. Investment Opportunities in AI...
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