Startup
7 Fatal Mistakes MBA Students Make in Startup Business Case Presentations
I have had the unique pleasure of serving as judge, juror, and, occasionally, as executioner for many business case competitions. During my tenure in these roles, I’ve noticed over the years a couple of mistakes that MBA students consistently make. I wanted to highlight the top 7 here and provide some methods for avoiding them.
Read More18 Questions for Pre-Revenue Valuation of a Startup
Oftentimes, I’m asked about the concept of pre-revenue valuation for a startup. Well, that’s a very difficult thing because you’ve got no revenue and certainly no profit. How do you value this? In my opinion, the first step in the valuation of a company is to ask these 18 questions. These 18 questions cover five areas. First is trust; second is the idea; third is execution; fourth is the exit; and the fifth is enthusiasm.
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