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Alex Iskold
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By Alex Iskold| Startuphacks.vc@ Raising pre-seed is really hard in any climate. That's why founders should prepare / study and AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES when interacting with VCs.In this blog we’ll look at mistakes that are MASSIVE RED FLAGS with VCs that founders can and should avoid. 1. Having an advisory firm or non-CEO reach out to a VCFundraising is the job of a CEO - period, full stop. Never use an advisory firm to represent you in a fundraising when you are raising a pre-seed. Never have CxO other than CEO reach out to VC. 2.
By Alex Iskold| Startuphacks.vc@ 2023 is off to a rough start in terms of fundraising and VC. Many rounds will not get done or will get done with very different kind of terms. HOW DO VCs HANDLE PORTFOLIO COMPANIES WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH? What kind of support can founders expect from VCs that backed them? 1. VCs ALWAYS PRIORITIES EXISTING INVESTMENTS, ESPECIALLY IN BAD TIMESOnce a VC invests in a business they are highly incentivized for it to succeed. WHY?
By Alex Iskold| Startuphacks.vc@ Angel investing has become very popular - from successful founders to executives - many are Angel investing. But WHY? And HOW to be SUCCESSFUL at it? Here is YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO ANGEL INVESTING!1. Why Angel Invest ? There are several main reasons to Angel Invest To make money To learn To give back to the communityFor fun To later become a VC2. Angels investing to Make MoneyMost Angels invest to make money - while this maybe seems obvious it is not always the case.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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