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Idella’s Ideas – The Costs of Time
As they say, time ⏰ is money . The same is true for costs of YOUR innovation – the time to prepare your submissions and perfect your innovation
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
Tips from Todd – Apply to multiple agencies
YES! You can apply to multiple SBIR agencies. Join Todd out snowshoeing (We know, we know! No one wants to see snow ❄️ right now.) to find out more
Brian’s Board – 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
Idella’s Ideas Ep. 29 – Facilities and Administration Rates
When applying for SBIR funding there are numerous things you need to consider. One thing innovators often forget is facilities and administration rates.
Brian’s Board – Funding Rounds
You need to know about the various stepping stones required to get your idea commercialized. Today Brian walks you through some key funding rounds and
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
Tips from Todd – Collaboration with Other Companies
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.
Brian’s Board – Investor Lingo: Convertible Note Discounts
Another form of investor compensation when using convertible notes is building in a discount — a percent reduction of future price. This helps