Launching a startup means discovery. Previously, I talked about establishing good assumptions or business guesses before launching into interviews.
May 18, 2022
Business Impact
April 19, 2022
Assumptions: Make them matter or you’ll waste time
Lean Startup can make starting a business accessible for the new entrepreneur.
April 8, 2022
2022 Governor’s Business Plan Contest: Ideas from 17 of the 26 finalists
Twenty-six entries representing sectors such as health care, cleantech, education, software and innovations in products or services are competing in the finalist round of the 19th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Learn a little more about the ones familiar to us!
March 30, 2022
The Approach: Spotlight on Bascom Ventures
In this installment of The Approach, the spotlight is on Greg Baker, Managing Director of Bascom Ventures. Read more….
March 28, 2022
COnovate secures financing to accelerate and scale
Congratulations to COnovate — a CTC client, SBIR Advance awardee and 2020 Wisconsin Innovation Award winner — upon securing key SAFE financing from a remarkable partnership led by Tundra Angels, Wisconsin Venture Partners and Jennifer Abele.
March 15, 2022
Investor Lingo
Pre- vs post-money? Capped vs uncapped? Convertible notes? Discounts? Is investor lingo driving you mad? Check out these Brian’s Board episodes to help you decode the language and better communicate with potential investors.
February 14, 2022
How will your company stack up against the investor diligence process?
Investors must evaluate opportunities before making a call and writing a check.
February 9, 2022
The Approach: Spotlight on Venture Investors
In this installment of The Approach, the spotlight is on David Arnstein, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Venture Investors. Read more….
January 19, 2022
SBIR Ready: Covid Catch Up
In March 2020, CTC converted SBIR Ready from an in-person to an online professional development program.
January 12, 2022
Innovation: A language we can all speak.
Over the past quarter, the CTC has been privileged to work with the WI Air National Guard (WIANG) via our SBA Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership agreement.