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Axial Forum: Is Debt or Equity Better for Your Business?

Axial Forum: Is Debt or Equity Better for Your Business?

Our friends at Axial Forum reached out to 4 investment banking professionals for advice to business owners about when debt or equity financing is the right fit. My contribution was that the decision is determined by the type of business relationship a business owner...
Can Your Startup Generate Venture Scale Returns? Check the Math.

Can Your Startup Generate Venture Scale Returns? Check the Math.

My good friend Beezer Clarkson at Sapphire Ventures spots the best articles. This one, by a partner at JME Venture Capital, shows one way for company founders to see their businesses through investors’ eyes. I’ve summarized the article here, so the post is longer than...
There is Capital…You Just Don’t Know How to Ask for It

There is Capital…You Just Don’t Know How to Ask for It

When faced with hurdles in obtaining financing, some business owners throw up their hands and conclude there is no capital to access. That’s not true. While investors might be more inclined to say “no” in certain economic environments, there are dollars out there. To...