Get Funded!: The Startup Entrepreneur's Guide to Seriously Successful Fundraising (eBook)

John Biggs, Eric Villines (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
240 Seiten
McGraw-Hill Education (Verlag)
978-1-260-45907-4 (ISBN)

Infos

From a TechCrunch founder and award-winning strategist comes the most comprehensive guide to the newest fundraising options for today's entrepreneurs.Fundraising for startups has changed dramatically in the past decade. There was a time when VCs were rock stars and a founder with a big idea and a little drive could raise a few hundred thousand dollars to build a business. But those days are gone. In the aftermath of the Great Recession and a massive drop in tech investments, it s become harder and harder for founders to raise money. The good news? Today s entrepreneurs have more options than ever before with greater opportunities to get the ball rolling, get investors excited, and Get Funded!A comprehensive, cutting-edge guide from tech journalist and entrepreneur John Biggs and communication strategist Eric Villines, Get Funded! will enable you to:Create a solid business plan and a powerful story that investors respond toExplore a wide range of funding options and find the ones that are right for youUnderstand valuation and dilutionPlan, prepare, and deliver the perfect pitchRaise money through grants, micro-loans, micro-donations, and crowdfundingTake advantage of the latest online resources and financial toolsFilled with step-by-step strategies, ready-to-use resources, and on-the-ground insights, this is a must-read for every entrepreneur. Even if you ve started a business before, you ll discover a whole new funding landscape with exciting tech-driven models-including crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe and Patreon, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, IEOs (Initial Exchange Offerings), micro-loans, and micro-donations-as well as more traditional, tried-and-true methods. Beyond a road map to the current world of funding, Get Funded! provides proven strategies for pitching, marketing, bootstrapping, and more. It s a complete 360-degree tool with easy-to-follow worksheets and online resources that will help you build a sustainable funding strategy that s right for your business and crucial to your success.Whether you re starting a food truck or a biotech startup, Get Funded! has got you covered.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.9.2020
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Planung / Organisation
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• ISBN-10: 1-260-45907-1 / 1260459071
• ISBN-13: 978-1-260-45907-4 / 9781260459074