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How much does a 409A valuation cost?

Posted on: 12/15/2015

By: Vanessa Kruze

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How should convertible note financing be handled on the balance sheet?

Posted on: 04/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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I'm asking for $2 Million investment for a 30% stake in my company. Lets say I secure it, what should my salary be? (Dropping out of University, no other source of income, and there is a second founder)

Posted on: 10/09/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Does a CFO need to have his CPA or CFA?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Startup Accounting and Accountants: What CPA firms do top angel investors use?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Which VCs invest in hardware?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What do accounting firms contribute to startups?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Who are the most influential angel investors in Utah?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What kind of bank account should a start-up open?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Where can I find a part-time Silicon Valley-based startup CFO/Consultant or firm?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Early Stage Venture Capital: What characteristics should a startup have during a Series A?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Can a Corporate Spin-Out Startup get Venture Debt?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What banks offer revolving credit facilities for early stage companies?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What is the most effective financial model template for B2B SaaS start-ups?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Say you sold a VC backed startup for 1B with an equity stake of 5%, How much actual cash vs stock does a founder get from selling/exiting a start-up?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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How important is gender distribution in a startup?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What is the best state to incorporate a startup?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What are some mid-sized/small firms that deal with start-ups/venture capital/tax in California?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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How do you model 2 and 3 year growth for financial projections of a mobile tech startup?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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When you receive an investment from a venture capital firm, can you still send proposals to other venture capital firms?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What are the risks of working with a new venture lending firm?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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At what stage of a startup's life cycle is it helpful to create a financial model?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Is it smart for a start up to take on debt for funding in the early stages of the company? What are the best ways to fund early startups?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Does series A startup need CFO?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Is it possible that a bank would fund with venture debt a company with no revenues?

Posted on: 10/10/2016

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What Role Does a Financial Model Play in Fundraising?

Posted on: 03/03/2017

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Do VCs and Angels really care about GAAP compliant financials?

Posted on: 06/27/2017

By: Vanessa Kruze

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As a Delaware C-Corp startup, what do I need to know about the $800 California Franchise Tax?

Posted on: 02/04/2019

By: Vanessa Kruze

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How do startups account for equity and fundraising on the Balance Sheet?

Posted on: 02/12/2019

By: Vanessa Kruze

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How do I find the right CFO for a startup?

Posted on: 04/08/2019

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What are average startup founder salaries in 2023?

Posted on: 05/05/2019

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What are examples of VC Due Diligence Check Lists?

Posted on: 05/26/2019

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What the average annual CEO salary rate (SAAS, Fintech, or B2B CRM) during the early stage (pre-seed, seed) in SV?

Posted on: 06/16/2019

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What kind of financial data should a company prepare when seeking Series A venture capital funding?

Posted on: 07/15/2019

By: Vanessa Kruze

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When should a new tech startup (preparing to ask for seed funds) hire a CFO hourly consultant?

Posted on: 10/13/2019

By: Vanessa Kruze

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What KPIs do major venture capital firms track in quarterly information requests from portfolio companies?

Posted on: 01/26/2020

By: Vanessa Kruze

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How to categorize Customer Success expenses on the P&L

Posted on: 08/26/2020

By: Vanessa Kruze

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Are VC investments taxed?

Posted on: 11/14/2023

By: Vanessa Kruze

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