Entrepreneur Your company might not be investable – Part I Getting no from too many investors? Raising equity funding is hard. Itâs twice as hard if you donât have a strong network or a track record of success in starting and scaling a new company. If you haven’t raised equity funding before, have a new startup and arenât able to get âyesâ from any new investors this perspective may be helpful.
Entrepreneur Entrepreneurs: How Well do you Negotiate? Every entrepreneur who is raising equity capital is going to spend a lot of time and energy on the valuation question. What is my company worth? How much equity is reasonable for me to sell? Â How do I ask for a âfair and reasonable priceâ? A few thoughts he/she should consider are below.
Entrepreneur What makes a great mentor? Jay Bigelow, CEDâs Director of Entrepreneurship, is asked many questions on a daily basis, but one of the most commonly asked questions is, âWhat makes a great mentor?”Â