Topics: Equity and Debt Financing

Ways Entrepreneurs Fall Short When Asking for Money – Brian’s Board

Equity and Debt Financing, How do I fund my business?, Communication Tactics for Innovators

After a dozen interviews with Wisconsin investors, Brian has six invaluable tips for YOU to follow when asking for funding for your business! Check

Market Sizing: Bottom Up – Brian’s Board

How do I test my business plan?, Equity and Debt Financing, How do I fund my business?

The second primary way of market sizing for your business is bottom up. Check out this example from Brian to learn why this method requires more data

Market Sizing: Top Down – Brian’s Board

How do I test my business plan?, Equity and Debt Financing, How do I fund my business?

Market sizing is determined by top down AND bottom up. Brian walks you through the process of top down analysis, the pitfalls and why you should be

Diligence Memos: Progress – Brian’s Board

Customer Strategy, Equity and Debt Financing, How do I fund my business?

To close out Brian’s diligence memos series, he wants to focus on assessment of progress. Investors are looking for traction, repeatable metrics

Diligence Memos: Problems – Brian’s Board

Customer Strategy, Equity and Debt Financing, Communication Tactics for Innovators

Do you know how many of those consumers exist? How can do you prove it?! Brian is here to help you attract investors by answering these questions and

Brian’s Board – Diligence Memos: People

Customer Strategy, Equity and Debt Financing, How do I fund my business?

What are investors looking for in YOUR team? How does the expertise on your team tackle the tricky issues in your company? Brian wants you to be aware

Diligence Memos – Brian’s Board

Equity and Debt Financing, How do I fund my business?, Innovation Funding

Investors must evaluate their investments before making a call. To vet thousands of pitches firms must have a process to check specific criteria, known