Creating an AI Startup Pitch: Standing Out in a Tsunami of Ideas
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by Mitch Webb
1w ago
I’ve seen and worked on countless wrapper decks and time and time again I see some common mistakes from founders looking to fundraise. Luckily, it’s not too hard to mitigate the most glaring pitfalls and create a winning pitch. The post Creating an AI Startup Pitch: Standing Out in a Tsunami of Ideas appeared first on Gust ..read more
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Startup Taxes and Handling Early Money
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by Mitch Webb
1w ago
In the turbulent journey of entrepreneurship, dealing with taxes seems the furthest of priorities, however, understanding just enough of the intricacies of taxes and accounting can save you a lot of hassle and money. In Q1 we do a lot of extra programming around tax and compliance to help founders find the balance between preparedness and growing the business. Here’s a quick guide, and an accompanying video explaining more. The post Startup Taxes and Handling Early Money appeared first on Gust ..read more
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Cumbersome Cap Tables
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by Mitch Webb
3w ago
Properly modeling your startup's churn is crucial to a full-picture financial model and will help you better understand your current growth trajectory. The post Cumbersome Cap Tables appeared first on Gust ..read more
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? Gust Mission Control Founder Spotlight: Zoya, Co-Founder & CEO of Orgo ?
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by Mitch Webb
3w ago
oya and her team bootstrapped to build Orgo, a mobile app that simplifies and centralizes family logistics. Features like preparation time, travel adjustments, and clear driver assignments make it a game-changer for busy families. The post ? Gust Mission Control Founder Spotlight: Zoya, Co-Founder & CEO of Orgo ? appeared first on Gust ..read more
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? Gust Mission Control Founder Spotlight: Andrea Bazett, Founder of Pack Animals
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by Mitch Webb
1M ago
In less than 12 months, Andrea Bazett transformed her dream of improving human-canine relationships into Pack Animals, a 3,000 sq. ft. “dog gym” and wellness hub in San Ramon, CA—where dogs and their humans come to connect, grow, and thrive together. Let's learn about her journey! The post ? Gust Mission Control Founder Spotlight: Andrea Bazett, Founder of Pack Animals appeared first on Gust ..read more
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Issuing equity helps you protect it
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by Mitch Webb
2M ago
When founders fail to discuss and document key aspects of early contributor relationships, answers to key questions about the company are left open to interpretation. The post Issuing equity helps you protect it appeared first on Gust ..read more
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You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
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by Mitch Webb
2M ago
There's a difference between your 409a valuation, and the valuation negotiated with investors during a capital raise. The post You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. appeared first on Gust ..read more
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10 Reasons Why You Need a Great Financial Model (Today!)
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by Mitch Webb
3M ago
Understanding your startup's metrics is like having a GPS for your business journey. It helps you navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and steer your company towards success. The post 10 Reasons Why You Need a Great Financial Model (Today!) appeared first on Gust ..read more
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Valuation. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
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by Robert
3M ago
It’s not uncommon for terms in early-stage startups to be wildly overloaded, but valuation may take the prize for the most confusing to founders. If you’re unsure about the difference between a pre-money valuation, a post-money valuation, a valuation cap, a 409a valuation, and the value of your common stock at any given time, you’re not alone! But, as a founder, it’s worth understanding enough to avoid equity mistakes and to avoid sounding like that guy from The Princess Bride when you’re talking to investors. The post Valuation. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think ..read more
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Scaling up? Here’s when an option plan can help
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by Robert
4M ago
As your startup scales, attracting and retaining top talent becomes a key part of your success. Offering stock options is one way to align your team’s long-term incentives with your company’s growth, but when is the right time to introduce a stock option plan? The post Scaling up? Here’s when an option plan can help appeared first on Gust ..read more
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