Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
How to Talk About Valuation When a VC
Asks
VC's have polished their questions for startups through
hundreds of meetings with various companies. Walking into these
meetings can make it feel like the deck is stacked against you.
Check out this Both Sides of the Table article to gain
some insight behind what is fueling these tough questions.
To VC or Not to VC? How an
Often-Overlooked Third Option Made Us a Stronger
Company
The statistics for companies that receive VC investment are
daunting at estimates less than 1%. Before heading down this narrow
path, consider key points such as business longevity, outside
control issues, and the importance of funding for the company. This
article by Forbes adds some perspective to the
process.
What to Watch After GDPR's
Rollout
If you've used literally any site on the internet in the past
few weeks, you have seen "We have updated our privacy
policy." As a result of the European Union's GDPR rollout,
many companies have been updating how they use and collect personal
data from site visitors. The fear of the unknown is one of many
driving forces. Read more in this MIT article to stay in
the loop.
Crypto Expert Says We Won't See
Regulation for Years
Trading in cryptocurrency seems like the Wild West, but speculators
say this new investment will come to a halt once regulators
constrict trading fluidity. One expert believes this regulation is
years beyond the horizon. Learn more from TechCrunch.
Links compiled by Morgan Monroe.
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