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Market sizing is determined by top down AND bottom up. Brian walks you through the process of top down analysis, the pitfalls and why you should be
Diligence Memos: Progress – Brian’s Board
To close out Brian’s diligence memos series, he wants to focus on assessment of progress. Investors are looking for traction, repeatable metrics
Seed Fund Ideas – Tips from Todd
SBIR/STTR is called America’s Seed Fund for a reason –> they provide funding for the seeds 🌱 of ideas that will take time to get commercialized
Brian’s Board Ep 25 – Diligence Memos: People
What are investors looking for in YOUR team? How does the expertise on your team tackle the tricky issues in your company? Brian wants you to be aware
Diligence Memos – Brian’s Board
Investors must evaluate their investments before making a call. To vet thousands of pitches firms must have a process to check specific criteria, known
CTC Quick Chat – Qualified New Business Venture QNBV program
Make your company more attractive to Wisconsin investors: In this Quick Chat, Joey Frayne, Technology Investment Manager with the Wisconsin Economic
Brian’s Board Ep. 21 Pt. 1 – Lead Investor
You’ve likely heard the term ‘lead investor’ when exploring funding for your business — Brian has mentioned it before! So what
CTC Quick Chat – Debt Financing for Startups
Debt financing is often overlooked as a potential source of funds for startups. In this Quick Chat, three financing leaders from the Eau Claire area
Brian’s Board Ep 20 – Vesting Schedules
Startups have limited resources and co-founders are extremely important resources, which is why it is important that those founders aren’t going