"Sweat equity" designates a stake in a company acquired by an employee, a contractor, or an advisor in lieu of cash. So when you hear about "ESOP" or "advisory shares", they are all a type of sweat equity.
By Shaun Gold| November 7, 2024This is episode 11 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Peter Livingston, founder of Unpopular Ventures, shares how his rolling fund and angel syndicate have invested $70M+ into 430+ startups globally. He dives into startup success, sector-agnostic investing, and the importance of trusting founders.
By Harrison Faull Peter Livingston| October 29, 2024In the tech startup sphere, advisory shares are a double-edged sword. Let's venture into the realm of startup advisory shares, addressing the whys, whos, and how muchs.
By Shaun Gold| October 27, 2024Need a financial model for your startup? Fear not. I have extensively compared the top 12 templates, free and paid, so you don't have to do it.
By Stéphane Nasser| October 22, 2024This is episode 10 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Russ Shaw shares his journey from launching Skype’s mobile division to leading O2 as CMO, where he famously pulled Arsenal’s sponsorship. Now the founder of Tech London Advocates (10,000+ members), he discusses tech leadership, branding, and ecosystem growth.
By Harrison Faull Russ Shaw| October 15, 2024The Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) is a popular financial instrument for startups who want to raise funds. This post will teach you the specifics of a SAFE, which is more complex that the name suggests.
By Côme Laffay| October 14, 2024A "startup studio" or "venture studio" is a structure that builds and grow a startup from scratch. In this article, we’ll focus on how venture studios operate, the benefits provide to founders, and how they stand out in the startup ecosystem.
By Ralitsa Ivanova| October 3, 2024This is episode 13 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Max talks about how he started building websites at 13 and later scaled his edtech company, StudyHelp, to millions in revenue before exiting. Now leading Wizard Ventures, he shares insights on acquiring and scaling internet startups, driving traffic, and crafting effective pitch decks.
By Max Fleitmann Harrison Faull| October 1, 2024OpenVC is a radically open platform that helps tech founders connect with the right investors.
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