Some Notes on Finding an Investor
Just like prospective employers, investors are interviewing you and assessing everything you say and do. When writing to the investor, check your […]
Author: mikehardcastle
Is Crowdfunding becoming a Ponzi system?
I’ve been meeting more and more companies attempting to raise significant sums using Crowdfunding sites. The principle of Crowdfunding is brilliant and […]
Sometimes, Both Sides are Right
Our culture is based around brands and protecting IP and patents. We firmly believe, in our culture, that patents, trademarks and IP […]
Startup Slang
For any readers interested in this series of blogs, I thought I would compile a list of terms used along with explanations. […]
The Small “Tells” when Pitching
I’ve given a lot of advice to founders seeking mentoring or investment. These are generally big ticket items such as valuation […]
#BREXIT and I
So, hype and agenda’s aside, here’s what I’ve learned about the EU and the debate. Brussels is a massive European parliament that we […]
Gaia, AI and Robots
Are we approaching a singularity and if so what form will that take. {N.B. Singularity in AI is defined as the moment […]
£5M is the new £3M
I’ve dedicated a lot of articles to valuation and explained in great detail why your startup isn’t worth £1M. A few months […]
The Founders; A Test of Common Sense
I am in serious talks with the founders of a startup. I’m not very interested in their business model, although I think […]
Non Disclosure Agreements
I have mentioned NDA’s in a lot of separate articles, so I thought I would outline the purpose and features of a […]