Your company might not be investable – Part I

Getting no from too many investors? 

Raising equity funding is hard. It’s twice as hard if you don’t 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 aren’t able to get “yes” from any new investors this perspective may be helpful.

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?  How do I ask for a “fair and reasonable price”? A few thoughts he/she should consider are below.

What makes a great mentor?

Jay Bigelow, CED’s Director of Entrepreneurship, is asked many questions on a daily basis, but one of the most commonly asked questions is, “What makes a great mentor?”Â