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Monday reading #6

well, actually • 157 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🍲 Food & Drink Donation Coffee Fundraising
  1. Delicious beverages like Cool Brew can make a great alternative to reading recommendations.
  2. Consider supporting grassroots organizations like Survived & Punished NY, Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund, and Whose Corner Is It Anyway.
  3. Cool Brew, a coffee concentrate made in New Orleans, is a cost-effective and tasty option for iced coffee.
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Safe round or priced round? That is the question.

The Founder Memo • 19 implied HN points • 10 May 24
💼 Business Fundraising Startups Investing Finance Legal
  1. If you're raising less than $1 million and need money quickly, a Safe round is usually the best choice because it’s simple and fast.
  2. For larger amounts, like $1 million or more, especially with a lead investor, a priced round makes more sense despite taking longer and being more complicated.
  3. In the end, think carefully about which option works best for your situation instead of just going with the common choice of Safes.

Don't give your investors common stock.

The Founder Memo • 19 implied HN points • 28 Apr 24
💼 Business Startups Investment Corporate Governance Fundraising
  1. Investors should receive preferred stock, while those who contribute time and effort get common stock. This keeps things clear and avoids complications.
  2. Issuing common stock to investors can inflate the stock price and make it harder for employees to buy in. Using preferred stock keeps the value lower for common shares.
  3. Mixing stock types complicates corporate governance, making it tougher to manage rights and responsibilities. It's best to keep it simple with preferred for money and common for effort.

Building Codiga: Choosing Advisors

Tech Ramblings • 59 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
💼 Business Startups Fundraising Entrepreneurship Investment
  1. When choosing advisors for your startup, make sure they can provide real value. Some people only want to collect equity without helping you.
  2. Look for advisors with different perspectives and experience than you. They should challenge your thinking and guide you in important decisions.
  3. Advisors should be motivated to help for the right reasons, not just for money. Choose those who are passionate about your mission and want to support your growth.

Neurotech Notables #4: March 2024

NEUROTECH FUTURES • 19 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Neurotech Fundraising Industry News Articles
  1. Neurotech industry saw significant fundraising, with companies like Phagenesis, Neurable, and Nalu Medical securing multimillion-dollar investments for various neurotech projects.
  2. The launch of the Implantable Brain-Computer Interface Collaborative Community (iBCI-CC) marked a significant development in guiding Brain-Computer Interface technology into the future through collaborative efforts with foundations, startups, and regulatory bodies.
  3. Various industry news and regulatory updates highlighted advancements in neurotechnology, such as Sensory Stimulation for Alzheimer's, neuromodulation for long COVID by Parasym, and FDA breakthroughs for companies like SetPoint Medical and Empatica.

Underdog Founders - Andrej builds an AI that decides if you need surgery better than doctors.

ChatGPT4 as a CEO and Underdog Founders • 19 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Healthtech Startups Fundraising
  1. Andrej built an AI that can decide if surgery is needed better than doctors.
  2. He faced challenges in getting funding and gaining credibility in the medical industry without prior experience.
  3. Remedy Logic, his startup, now provides better surgery candidacy assessments than actual surgeons.

The Big Reset in Seed to Series A Graduation Rates is Real and Permanent

Venture Reflections • 35 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
💼 Business Venture Capital Startup Ecosystem Fundraising Investor Relations Market Trends
  1. There is a significant drop in the percentage of seed-stage companies graduating to Series A rounds.
  2. The Series A market has been quiet in the past 18 months, especially outside of AI-related investments.
  3. The venture landscape is shifting towards more capital-efficient seed-stage companies with challenges in raising Series A rounds.

Building Codiga: Fundraising

Tech Ramblings • 19 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
💼 Business Fundraising Startups Venture Capital Entrepreneurship Investment
  1. Only raise funds if absolutely necessary. Giving up control to investors can complicate your leadership.
  2. Fundraising requires a lot of effort. Prepare a solid pitch, connect with the right investors, and be persistent in reaching out to many of them.
  3. Choosing the right investors is crucial. Look for those with experience who genuinely care about your success, as they can provide valuable guidance.

Too much money is a problem

Tech Ramblings • 19 implied HN points • 28 May 23
💼 Business Startups Fundraising Entrepreneurship Investment Product Development
  1. Having too much money can distract startups from their main goals, like building a great product and serving customers. It often leads to unnecessary spending and shortens focus.
  2. Starting with less money can force a company to be more focused and efficient. It encourages smart spending and careful planning.
  3. While raising money can be helpful for growth, it's important to raise just enough to reach goals without losing control or focus. Too much money can lead to problems.

Artist/Administrator Par Excellence in His Head

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 15 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Paintings Exhibition Gallery Fundraising
  1. Artist/Administrator Ron Throop is dedicating a year to volunteer work at the local art association, balancing art and administrative duties to enhance community engagement.
  2. Throop is using an artist/administrator residency to raise funds for gallery upgrades through a solo exhibition of 50 recent paintings.
  3. The artist's paintings during the residency focus on various subjects like eyes, personal encounters, and imaginary creatures, showcasing his creative exploration.

Your guide to tax-deductible donations to climate-solutions organizations 🌏 ☀️ 💵

Hothouse // Solutions • 1 implied HN point • 27 Dec 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate action Donations Nonprofits Fundraising Sustainability
  1. Donating to climate solutions organizations can have a big impact, especially at the end of the year when tax deductions are applicable. Groups like Giving Green help you find effective places to contribute.
  2. The upcoming political landscape may influence donations to climate organizations. People may feel motivated to support causes they care about even amid challenges.
  3. There are many organizations worth supporting, each focused on different areas like clean air, heavy industry, or sustainable food systems. You can choose one that aligns with your values.

VietBay Sponsors Newsletter 9/13/2021: 3x matching opportunities!

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 13 Sep 21
📰 News Humanitarian Aid COVID-19 Response Community support Fundraising
  1. VietBay has 3x matching opportunities for donations, where for every $1 contributed, an additional $2 will be donated by Netflix employees and anonymous VietBay members.
  2. Donations are being matched quickly, so acting fast can triple the impact of your contribution.
  3. VietBay has been actively providing food packages, masks, medical equipment, and other essential supplies to those in need, with various fundraising efforts supporting their initiatives.

Sponsors Newsletter 8/29/2021: patient monitors and syringe pumps

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 30 Aug 21
🌍 World Politics Humanitarian Aid Fundraising
  1. In less than two months, VietBay raised over $388,000 and provided essential items like meals, masks, and medical equipment to help those in need during COVID-19.
  2. Their efforts extended beyond the main partner to collaborate with multiple charity groups, reaching a significant number of people in Saigon and Binh Duong.
  3. The community support was heartwarming, with even young kids in California contributing to the cause by setting up a lemonade stand that raised funds for the campaign.

Step 6: Fundraising and Legal

Crypto Good • 3 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🔮 Crypto Fundraising Legal NFTs
  1. Step 6 involves fundraising through tools like crypto wallets and multi-sig wallets in web3.
  2. Web3 fundraising options include platforms like Gitcoin and Giveth, DAO proposals, and support from foundations like Near and Celo.
  3. Innovative fundraising avenues in web3 include retroactive funding, impact certificates, and decentralized fundraising concepts.

Getting Off the VC Train

Venture Reflections • 1 HN point • 15 Dec 23
💼 Business Venture Capital Fundraising Entrepreneurship Startups Decision-making
  1. For many founders, 'getting off the train' means no longer relying on future venture capital rounds for success.
  2. Due to recent volatility in fundraising markets, founders are hesitant about staying in the VC ecosystem.
  3. Founders wanting to get off the VC train often do so due to mismatched business models, fear of uncertain funding future, or a desire to control their company's destiny.

Support a Nepal village through this difficult time

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 01 May 15
🌐 International Aid Fundraising Disaster relief
  1. Consider donating directly to local NGOs when supporting a community in need, as they may have better insight and be more involved in the relief efforts.
  2. Supporting resilient and hardworking local communities in times of crisis helps ensure resources reach those who need them most efficiently.
  3. Spreading the word among your network can amplify the impact of your donation and support for a cause.

Seed Investing: The State of the Union

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
💼 Business Venture Capital Startup Investing Market Trends Fundraising Financial Strategy
  1. Seed investing is experiencing a rough period due to market downturn, impacting both pre-seed and seed stages.
  2. Despite the challenges, early-stage investing remains compelling, attracting multi-stage investors looking for opportunities in Seed.
  3. Seed valuations are relatively high, but a focus on reasonably-priced rounds at the earliest stages can lead to significant returns for investors.

To bid or not to bid?

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 27 Nov 13
💼 Business Finance Fundraising
  1. The post discusses the decision-making process of bidding on something and relates it to fundraising.
  2. The author frequently questions whether to bid, showing it's a common dilemma.
  3. The content seems to revolve around an introspective exploration of bidding and its implications.

Introduction Template For The Startups (Founders) & Their VCs (Investors)

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 16 Nov 15
💼 Business Startups Venture Capital Pitch Decks Investors Fundraising
  1. Founders should have a great pitch deck, relevant data, and a list of potential investors when seeking introductions from fellow investors.
  2. When making an introduction email, include clear market information, business metrics, unique selling points, and fundraising details.
  3. Investors need to be convinced by the business, team, and CEO in order to secure funding.