Feel the Boot

Cofounder Vesting 😭 Handling founder shares when things go wrongStock vesting can save you in multi-cofounder startupsInvestors may require founder vesting before investing This episode looks at the issue of founder vesting through the lens of a fictitious company founded by Iron Man, The Hulk, Thor and Loki. Read the article https://ftb.bz/79BWatch the video https://ftb.bz/79VFounders Alliance https://ftb.bz/AllianceMailing list for office hours https://ftb.bz/join

Term Sheet Red Flags ☠️ Venture CapitalAbusive terms cause dilution, loss of control, & sabotage future dealsLearn what they mean and when to push back Read the article https://ftb.bz/78BWatch the video https://ftb.bz/78VFounders Alliance https://ftb.bz/AllianceMailing list for office hours https://ftb.bz/join Article on pre-revenue startup valuations: https://ftb.bz/66BArticle on why high valuations can be bad: https://ftb.bz/70B Here are the standard term sheets I mentioned:Y Combinator https://ftb.bz/Y-Com-TSNational Venture Capital Association https://ftb.bz/NVCA-TSAngel Capital Association https://ftb.bz/ACA-TS

Have you ever tried to deliver a pitch deck or other presentation, and the technology just won’t cooperate? Either your computer won’t talk to their projector, or there is some issue with the PowerPoint.How can you handle these situations in a way that leaves you looking as good or better than you would have if everything had gone perfectly?Video: https://ftb.bz/77VArticle: https://ftb.bz/77BJoin: https://ftb.bz/Join

Get more from your investor updatesWhat to include and an easy template Get the template here: https://ftb.bz/investor-update-template  Watch the Video: https://ftb.bz/76V Get the podcast: https://ftb.bz/PodcastVisit the website: https://ftb.bz/Join the mailing list: https://ftb.bz/Join A regular investor update email is the best way to keep existing and prospective investors in the loop on your startup’s progress.Use it to ask for investments, introductions, advice, assistance, and more.In this episode I share how to craft an update that people will read and will keep them engaged and supportive.  Lance Cottrell has been an active startup advisor and startup mentor for over a decade.He has helped countless startups navigate the key decisions of their journey, like when to take venture capital investment and negotiating term sheets.He works with many companies in accelerators like Y Combinator and Founder Institute.He provides help with startup funding including raising venture capital and angel investment.He can help you achieve liquidity for your company at a high valuation.Feel the Boot is a startup vlog of tips and advice for early-stage founders.

Low on cash with no imminent funding?Here’s how to keep your startup alive Read this as a blog: https://ftb.bz/75BWatch the Video: https://ftb.bz/75V Visit the website: https://ftb.bz/Join the mailing list: https://ftb.bz/Join When things get tough and cash is short, you need to manage your startup cash flow to survive. If things are particularly difficult, you might be forced to pivot or sell the company. Lance Cottrell has been an active startup advisor and startup mentor for over a decade.He has helped countless startups navigate the key decisions of their journey, like when to take venture capital investment and negotiating term sheets.He works with many companies in accelerators like Y Combinator and Founder Institute.He provides help with startup funding including raising venture capital and angel investment.He can help you achieve liquidity for your company at a high valuation.Feel the Boot is a startup vlog of tips and advice for early-stage founders.

What is a Cap Table? 🧐 Tracking VC Investments and stock option grantsUnderstand startup capitalization, preferred stock, and angel investmentsTrack ownership, options, SAFE, Convertible Notes, and dilution. Startup equity and cap tables can be confusing to many founders.The CEO needs to understand startup equity well enough to talk to their lawyers and negotiate with investors. This episode will teach you all you need to know. Subscribe to Boot Prints: https://ftb.bz/SubscribeJoin Founders Alliance: https://ftb.bz/JoinRead this: https://ftb.bz/74B Get the video: https://ftb.bz/74V Lance Cottrell has been an active startup advisor and startup mentor for over a decade.He has helped countless startups navigate the key decisions of their journey, like when to take venture capital investment and negotiating a termsheet.His advice and mentoring can supplement or replace startup accelerators or startup incubators like Y Combinator.He provides help with startup funding including raising venture capital and angel investment.He can help you achieve liquidity for your company at a high valuation.Feel the Boot is a startup vlog of tips and advice for early-stage founders.

Startup Survival 🤕 Quit, Pivot, or PersevereWhen your startup hits hard times what should you do?Make this high stakes decision with confidence When your startup is in a dark place with no path forward, what should you do?This episode explores how to analyze your options objectively to choose the best option for you and your startup. Subscribe to Boot Prints: https://ftb.bz/SubscribeJoin Founders Alliance: https://ftb.bz/JoinRead this: https://ftb.bz/73BWatch the Video: https://ftb.bz/73V  Lance Cottrell has been an active startup advisor and startup mentor for over a decade.He has helped countless startups navigate the key decisions of their journey, like when to close their startup vs. persevere or pivot.His advice and mentoring can supplement or replace startup accelerators or startup incubators like Y Combinator.He provides help with startup funding including raising venture capital and angel investment.He can help you achieve liquidity for your company at a high valuation.Feel the Boot is a startup vlog of tips and advice for early-stage founders.

Startups 🧐 business advisor valueGet more value from your startup advisorsHow to use mentors more effectively If you have not recruited your advisors yet, watch this first: https://ftb.bz/68VThe video on Founder Time Management for Strategic Thinking is here: https://ftb.bz/65V Read the blog: https://ftb.bz/72BWatch the Video: https://ftb.bz/72V Join us to access free one-on-one office hours: https://ftb.bz/JoinMeet other entrepreneurs at the Founders Alliance: https://ftb.bz/Alliance In this episode I share best practices for working with your advisors and mentors.Advisors should be more than just a pretty face on your pitch deck. You give them equity, so you should maximize their value to you.Advisors can help you with startup funding, angel investors, venture capital, pitch decks, growth hacking, startup marketing, product sales, PR, mergers and acquisitions, and more. Lance Cottrell has been an active startup advisor and startup mentor for over a decade.His advice and mentoring can supplement or replace startup accelerators or startup incubators like Y Combinator.He provides help with startup funding including raising venture capital and angel investment.He can help you achieve liquidity for your company at a high valuation.Feel the Boot is a startup vlog of tips and advice for early-stage founders.

Feel the Boot 🤓 Mentoring & AdvisingHow our free mentoring office hours workEstablishing formal advising relationships Subscribe to Boot Prints: https://ftb.bz/SubscribeJoin Founders Alliance: https://ftb.bz/JoinRead this: https://ftb.bz/71BWatch the Video: https://ftb.bz/71V  Lance Cottrell has been an active startup advisor and startup mentor for over a decade.His advice and mentoring can supplement or replace startup accelerators or startup incubators like Y Combinator.He provides help with startup funding including raising venture capital and angel investment.He can help you achieve liquidity for your company at a high valuation.Feel the Boot is a startup vlog of tips and advice for early-stage founders.

In this episode I explain why a very high valuation can cause trouble for your startup.It can demotivate your employees by hurting their payout at exit.It can derail your next funding round my making your last investors hostile and demanding. Read this as a blog: https://ftb.bz/70BWatch the Video: https://ftb.bz/70VJoin the Founder’s Alliance: https://ftb.bz/AllianceSubscribe to Boot Prints for free office hours: https://ftb.bz/Join