by Fred M. Haney | Jan 10, 2024 | Fred Haney, Startups
The beginning of a new year is time for resolutions for individuals and businesses alike. For startups this is a good time to both set goals and reevaluate practices and systems in order to analyze what is working and what is not. Therefore, it is a smart idea to...
by Fred M. Haney | Dec 6, 2023 | Entrepreneurship, Pitch Deck, Startups
The pitch deck is the most important weapon in a startup company’s tool box. The purpose of a pitch deck is to raise capital and negotiate partnerships. But they are also used for hiring and communicating internally with employees about the company’s mission, vision,...
by Fred M. Haney | Jun 28, 2021 | Startups
The concept of value is extremely elusive for startup companies. How is a startup company valued and how is value created in a startup? One reason the concept of value is so difficult is that it lies in the eyes of the beholder. Imagine a stack of startup company...
by Fred M. Haney | Jun 2, 2021 | Startups
How should a startup company compensate its advisors? This is a tricky question because there are no guidelines and most founders do not have experience in this area. But there are some general principles that can help you arrive at compensation that should be fair to...
by Fred M. Haney | May 16, 2021 | Startups
Choosing advisors and directors for a startup is much more complicated than most founders realize. A very high percentage of startups pick advisors for the wrong reasons and end up regretting their choices. If you were trying to find the best doctor to perform LASIK...
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