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Idella’s Ideas – More to SBIR than Feasibility Funding
SBIR may seem like a lot of work for not “a lot” of money — but it is much more than that. Accessing the government through SBIR can
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As you go through your innovation, you may realize you don’t have all the skills you need — this is where company collaboration comes in.
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Another form of investor compensation when using convertible notes is building in a discount — a percent reduction of future price. This helps
Tips from Todd – Encouragement: Leave your mark!
It is one thing to have an idea, it is another to commercialize that idea to influence the world in some way – big or small. Join Todd at Thousand
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When pursuing convertible notes, you MUST understand the difference in capped vs. uncapped to understand how much equity is being agreed upon. Investors
Tips from Todd – NCI Special Topics Budget
NIH has special topics that allow you to exceed typical budget caps. Specifically National Cancer Institute doesn’t want you missing out on these
Brian’s Board – Investor Logo: Convertible Notes
Investor lingo can be complicated and Brian is back to help you out! Convertible notes can help you focus on your business at critical times to help
Tips from Todd – Pitfalls and Alternative Strategies
When writing a proposal you MUST address potential pitfalls and how you will address them. Join Todd out on the water to learn more:
Brian’s Board – Pre vs. Post Money Valuation
The valuation of a business is its price tag. Although it is a simple equation, pre and post money valuations can cause serious investment implications