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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Engage Academics Into Commercialization

How To Engage Academics Into Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Universities often encourage academics to commercialize their technology to advance…

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Best Practices for Commercialization

Best Practices for Commercialization In commercializing technology here are some best practices to consider: Educate the market about the problem you solve and the solution you offer. It’s often the case the technology founder assumes the world understands the problem. You must educate the potential customer about the problem and…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Best Practices for Commercialization

Best Practices for Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In commercializing technology here are some best practices to consider: Educate the market about…

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How To Build an MVP

How To Build an MVP Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A minimum viable product or MVP is a usable product that has minimal but must-have features. Here are the key steps to building your MVP:…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To Build an MVP

How To Build an MVP Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A minimum viable product or MVP is a usable product that has minimal but must have features. Here are the key…

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Using Prototypes To Raise Funding

Using Prototypes To Raise Funding In raising funding, a prototype is invaluable. Here are some reasons why investors fund projects that have a prototype: The prototype demonstrates you can build it. It gives you a tool to engage customers.   Prototypes help you define the product better by observing how the…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Using Prototypes To Raise Funding

Using Prototypes To Raise Funding Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, a prototype is invaluable. Here are some reasons why investors fund projects…

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IC: Shaping Funding in MedTech: Insights from Industry Insiders webinar Part. I

I recently had the opportunity to host the  Shaping Funding in MedTech: Insights from Industry Insiders webinar.  by Keiretsu Forum. I had the honor of moderating the discussion. The panelists include Paul Gianneschi, Managing Principal and Founder, CEO of Hatch Medical, Dr. Lishan Aklog – Chairman and CEO of Lucid Diagnostics,…

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IC – 801 – Shaping Funding in MedTech: Insights from Industry Insiders webinar Part. I

I recently had the opportunity to host the  Shaping Funding in MedTech: Insights from Industry Insiders webinar.  by Keiretsu Forum. I had the honor of moderating the discussion.The panelists include Paul Gianneschi, Managing Principal…

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Steps to Creating a Prototype

Steps to Creating a Prototype A prototype is an early model of your technology to show proof of concept and gather feedback from potential customers. Prototypes can also be used to raise funding from investors. For building a prototype keep these key issues in mind: The current market for your…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Steps to Creating a Prototype

Steps to Creating a Prototype Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A prototype is an early model of your technology to show proof of concept and gather feedback from…

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Purpose of Prototypes in Commercialization

Purpose of Prototypes in Commercialization In commercializing your technology one of the most important elements is building a prototype. Prototypes provide several benefits and should be a high priority to complete as soon as possible.  Many inventors use their resources to write another white paper or run another experiment. The…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Purpose of Prototypes in Commercialization

Purpose of Prototypes in Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In commercializing your technology one of the most important elements is building a…

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Best Practices for Grant Writing

Best Practices for Grant Writing Raising grant funding is a key step in commercializing your technology. Here are some best practices for grant writing to consider: Research the goals and objectives of grants to understand what is currently of interest. Make sure you have set up a legal entity for…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Best Practices for Grant Writing

Best Practices for Grant Writing Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Raising grant funding is a key step in commercializing your technology. Here are some best practices…

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Funding Options for Tech Commercialization

Funding Options for Tech Commercialization There are several options for funding the commercialization of technology. Here’s a list of sources to consider: Self-funding — consider putting some of your own funds into the business. This proves to others your commitment to the project. Make sure this funding goes to key…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Funding Options for Tech Commercialization

Funding Options for Tech Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several options for funding the commercialization of technology. Here’s a list…

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Finding Anchor Customers

Finding Anchor Customers An anchor customer is one that provides a substantial amount of business on a recurring basis. These customers are important as they give you a base level of business each month. You save the time and cost of prospecting for the customer as they are already signed…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Finding Anchor Customers

Finding Anchor Customers Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. An anchor customer is one that provides a substantial amount of business on a recurring basis. These…

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Investor Connect: Mike Vandenbos of KingsCrowd

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin chats with Mike VandenBos, VP of Business Development at KingsCrowd. KingsCrowd empowers everyone to invest in startups confidently through research, ratings, data analytics, founder interviews, and financial products. Mike shares his journey from discovering startups through Michael Lewis’s book “The New…

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When Should You License Your Technology Instead of Building a Startup

When Should You License Your Technology Instead of Building a Startup In commercializing your technology there are two primary paths:  building a startup or licensing the technology to others. You should consider licensing your technology when the following conditions exist: The development cost of bringing the final product to market…

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Investor Connect – 800 – Mike Vandenbos of KingsCrowd

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin chats with Mike VandenBos, VP of Business Development at KingsCrowd. KingsCrowd empowers everyone to invest in startups confidently through research, ratings, data analytics, founder interviews, and…

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Startup Funding Espresso – When Should You License Your Technology Instead of Building a Startup

When Should You License Your Technology Instead of Building a Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In commercializing your technology there are two primary…

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How To License Your Technology

How To License Your Technology Licensing your technology to another company provides another path to commercialization. Here are some key steps to licensing your technology: Prepare information about the technology including an introduction, product description, and manufacturing information. Also document the product benefits, market research, and pricing. The product information…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How To License Your Technology

How To License Your Technology Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Licensing your technology to another company provides another path to commercialization. Here are some…

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What Is Licensing in Commercialization

What Is Licensing in Commercialization Licensing in commercialization is the right to manufacture and sell a product with the technology of another company.   In return for the right, the licensee pays a royalty fee for each unit sold. Licensing brings the following advantages to the licensee: You gain the know-how…

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Is Licensing in Commercialization

What Is Licensing in Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Licensing in commercialization is the right to manufacture and sell a product with the…

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Key Legal Documents Used in Commercialization

Key Legal Documents Used in Commercialization There are several legal documents used in the commercialization process Here’s a list of key documents to know: Non-disclosure agreement — referred to as an NDA, this document requires the signatories to confidentiality with regards to information about the project. Material transfer agreement —…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Key Legal Documents Used in Commercialization

Key Legal Documents Used in Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several legal documents used in the commercialization process Here’s a list…

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Different Paths of Commercialization

Different Paths of Commercialization There are different paths of commercialization. These paths include startups and licensing. Founders license the technology from the source and then establish a company to create a product to sell for a profit. The startup requires a team to build, sell, and support the product. The…

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Innovation Models

Innovation Models Technology commercialization applies new technologies to the formation of a business. Innovation drives technology commercialization. To grow your business you may need to foster the development of the technology and its supporting functions. Here are several innovation models to consider to grow your technology. Open innovation model. Some…

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Intellectual Property in Commercialization

Intellectual Property in Commercialization A key component in commercialization is intellectual property. Intellectual property refers to work or invention that comes from the creativity of the mind such as a design, literature, or artistic works.  It comes in several forms including patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and industrial designs. Government…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Different Paths of Commercialization

Different Paths of Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are different paths of commercialization. These paths include startups and licensing….

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Startup Funding Espresso – Innovation Models

Innovation Models Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Technology commercialization applies new technologies to the formation of a business. Innovation drives technology…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Intellectual Property in Commercialization

Intellectual Property in Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A key component in commercialization is intellectual property. Intellectual property refers…

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Testing Your Idea for Commercialization

Testing Your Idea for Commercialization Before commercializing your technology, test the idea with these questions: What product should you build? There are many ways to apply technology to a problem. Who is the target customer and can they pay for it? It’s important to gain clarity on your target audience…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Testing Your Idea for Commercialization

Testing Your Idea for Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Before commercializing your technology, test the idea with these questions: What product…

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Key Steps in Commercialization

Key Steps in Commercialization Once you start down the path of commercialization, there are some key steps to accomplish. Determine patent strategy. There are several ways to protect intellectual property including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and more. Review each option for your technology. Gain a Freedom to Operate opinion. This…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Key Steps in Commercialization

Key Steps in Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Once you start down the path of commercialization, there are some key steps to accomplish. Determine…

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Elements of Commercialization

Elements of Commercialization Commercialization is the process of transitioning technologies from the lab into products in the marketplace to create financial value. Here are the key elements of the commercialization process: Assessing the technology. This includes identifying the commercial potential by examining multiple markets, applications, and use cases. Checking feasibility. This includes a review of […]

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Startup Funding Espresso – Elements of Commercialization

Elements of Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Commercialization is the process of transitioning technologies from the lab into products in the…

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How to Raise Funding: Achieving Funding Goals | Episode 25

In this episode of Investor Connect, host Hall T. Martin shares essential strategies for raising funding, drawing from his extensive experience in the field. Hall engages with guests from McKee, discussing their smart home controller product and their journey in securing investments. He emphasizes the importance of investor relations and the various methods Ten Capital […]

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What Is Commercialization?

What Is Commercialization Commercialization is transitioning technologies from the lab into products in the marketplace. It is important because it brings new technologies to solve problems. Technologies and products bring new capabilities and can also reduce the costs of existing solutions. Commercialization requires refactoring the technology into a product that…

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Is Commercialization

What Is Commercialization Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Commercialization is the process of transitioning technologies from the lab into products in the…

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Key Questions for Succession Planning

Key Questions for Succession Planning Succession planning is a key part of running a family office. Here are some key questions to consider in planning your succession program. Do you need a succession plan? All family offices need a plan to help transition the business to the next management team….

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Succession Planning for Family Offices

Succession Planning for Family Offices In running a family office, succession planning is an important function. Here are some key considerations in succession planning: Understand the generational differences in the family and how it may impact the future leadership. Some generations do not want to continue a family office but…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Succession Planning for Family Offices

Succession Planning for Family Offices Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running a family office, succession planning is an important function. Here are some key…

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More Best Practices for Running a Family Office

More Best Practices for Running a Family Office In running a family office consider these additional best practices. Document your family legacy. Capture in writing the history of the family and its business. Share the story with the entire family. Educate the next generation of the family. Assess the skills and education. Build a program […]

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Startup Funding Espresso – More Best Practices for Running a Family Office

More Best Practices for Running a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running a family office consider these additional best practices. Document your…

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Best Practices for Running a Family Office

Best Practices for Running a Family Office In running a family office here are some best practices to consider: Set up a mission statement that captures the values of the family. Tie that mission statement to the operational goals and financial results. Set up the legal entity and the operations…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Best Practices for Running a Family Office

Best Practices for Running a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running a family office here are some best practices to consider: Set up a mission…

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ACA Event Takeaways from Merom Klein & Louise Klein of Courage Growth Partners

Welcome to another episode of Investor Connect! I’m Hall T. Martin, and today we explore funding strategies with Louise Yochi Klein and Merom Klein of Courage Growth Partners. Louise Yochi Klein, PsyD, and Merom Klein, PhD, are distinguished business psychologists and leadership experts. As Principals at Courage Growth Partners, Yochi and Merom specialize in equipping […]

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Best Practices for Setting Up a Family Office

Best Practices for Setting Up a Family Office In setting up a family office consider these best practices: Build an investment strategy that leverages the strengths of the family including their skills, resources and network. Set up a formal diligence process to screen incoming deals in a rigorous manner. Assess…

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Investor Connect – 799 – Merom Klein & Louise Klein of Courage Growth Partners

Welcome to another episode of Investor Connect! I’m Hall T. Martin, and today we explore funding strategies with Louise Yochi Klein and Merom Klein of Courage Growth Partners. Louise Yochi Klein, PsyD, and Merom Klein, PhD, are distinguished business…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Best Practices for Setting Up a Family Office

Best Practices for Setting Up a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In setting up a family office consider these best practices: Build an investment…

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Drawbacks to Starting a Family Office

Drawbacks to Starting a Family Office There are drawbacks in starting up a family office. Consider these challenges in setting up your family office. The upfront and ongoing costs can be considerable. These costs include the following: Hiring professionals and operational people can cost a great deal in today’s market….

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Startup Funding Espresso – Drawbacks to Starting a Family Office

Drawbacks to Starting a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are drawbacks in starting up a family office. Consider these challenges in setting up your…

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Operational Objectives for a Family Office

Operational Objectives for a Family Office In running a family office there are several key operational objectives for the family office to achieve. Here’s a list of key areas to consider: Governance. This includes leadership, board management, communications and succession planning. The leadership should continuously improve the operational efficiency of…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Operational Objectives for a Family Office

Operational Objectives for a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running a family office there are several key operational objectives for the family…

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Choosing a Leader for a Family Office

Choosing a Leader for a Family Office In setting up a family office, one must choose someone to lead it. There are several types of leaders to consider: Operations — focuses on the day-to-day tasks of running the business. This leader provides oversight over all aspects of the business including…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Choosing a Leader for a Family Office

Choosing a Leader for a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In setting up a family office, one must choose someone to lead it. There are several types of…

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Problems in Family Offices

Problems in Family Offices There are challenges in running a family office. Here are some key problems to watch out for: Treating the family office as a hobby rather than a business. The family office is a legal entity with employees, investments, and tax filings. It’s important to treat it…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Problems in Family Offices

Problems in Family Offices Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are challenges in running a family office. Here are some key problems to watch out for: Treating the…

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Investor Connect: Charles Albanese of Keiretsu Forum NYC Chapter

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin chats with Charles Albanese, a financial expert with over 30 years of experience across major corporations and startups. Charles shares his journey from AT&T Wireless to his current role at Keiretsu Forum, highlighting key fundraising strategies. He discusses the importance of…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Costs of Running a Family Office

Costs of Running a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are costs to running a family office. Here’s a list of cost categories to budget for:…

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Investor Connect – 799 – Charles Albanese of Keiretsu Forum NYC Chapter

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin chats with Charles Albanese, a financial expert with over 30 years of experience across major corporations and startups. Charles shares his journey from AT&T Wireless to his current role at…

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Functions of the Family Office

Functions of the Family Office The family office provides many functions in a family business. Here’s a list of functions to consider including in your family office: Wealth management – this involves setting objectives, identifying investment opportunities and providing ongoing oversight. Impact focus — this includes pursuing investments and activities…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Functions of the Family Office

Functions of the Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. The family office provides many functions in a family business. Here’s a list of functions to…

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Types of Family Offices

Types of Family Offices Family offices vary in type and structure. Here are three types of family office structures to consider. Single-family office. This structure provides services exclusively to one family. It offers the most customized program. It is the most expensive type of family office structure. It works best…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Types of Family Offices

Types of Family Offices Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Family offices vary in type and structure. Here are three types of family office structures to consider….

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Benefits of a Family Office

Benefits of a Family Office There are several benefits to setting up a family office. Here is a list of key benefits to consider: Carry out the stated mission of the family business. Optimize the wealth of the family through investment strategies. Reduce taxes through tax-advantaged structures. Provide education to…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Benefits of a Family Office

Benefits of a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. There are several benefits to setting up a family office. Here is a list of key benefits to consider:…

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Structuring a Family Office for Tax Benefits

Structuring a Family Office for Tax Benefits Structuring a family office for tax benefits is a key consideration in setting up a family office.  Consider these points in structuring your family business for tax purposes. Because the family office is a separate legal entity, one can move additional costs from…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Structuring a Family Office for Tax Benefits

Structuring a Family Office for Tax Benefits Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Structuring a family office for tax benefits is a key consideration in setting up a…

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Investor Connect: How to Raise Funding 24

In this episode of Investor Connect, host Hall T. Martin sits down with Doug Willmore, Chief Executive Officer, and Cathy Key, President and Chief Business Development Officer of WorldTree. Join the conversation to explore the fascinating journey of a company that started small and now manages 300 tree farms across…

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Structuring a Family Office

Structuring a Family Office Structuring a family office requires many decisions in order to find the optimal solution. Consider these points in structuring your family business: Who does the family business serve? This typically includes the family and their offspring.   What services should the family office provide? There’s a cost…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Structuring a Family Office

Structuring a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Structuring a family office requires many decisions in order to find the optimal solution. Consider these…

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Investor Connect – How to Raise Funding 24

In this episode of Investor Connect, host Hall T. Martin sits down with Doug Willmore, Chief Executive Officer, and Cathy Key, President and Chief Business Development Officer of WorldTree. Join the conversation to explore the fascinating journey of a…

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Goals of a Family Office

Goals of a Family Office Family offices can pursue several goals. Here’s a list of key goals to consider for your family office and their implications in setting up the business. Investments — the complexity of the investments determines the number and type of advisors to engage. The simpler the…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Goals of a Family Office

Goals of a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Family offices can pursue several goals. Here’s a list of key goals to consider for your family office and…

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Do You Need a Family Office?

Do You Need a Family Office Before setting up a family office, first consider if you need one. Here are some key considerations to review: Do you have the income to support a family office? Aside from a high net worth on paper, you’ll also need to fund the operations…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Do You Need a Family Office

Do You Need a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Before setting up a family office, first consider if you need one. Here are some key considerations to…

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Keys Steps in Setting Up a Family Office

Keys Steps in Setting Up a Family Office In launching a family office there are several decisions to make. Here are key steps in setting up a family office: Choose a family office structure. There are three types of family offices, single, multi, and virtual. The single-family office serves one…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Keys Steps in Setting Up a Family Office

Keys Steps in Setting Up a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In launching a family office there are several decisions to make. Here are key steps in…

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Before Setting Up a Family Office

Before Setting Up a Family Office A family office manages the wealth of a family. Before starting a family office consider these points: What is the asset level of the family office? The fee is based on the assets under management. The higher the asset level, the higher the fee….

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Startup Funding Espresso – Before Setting Up a Family Office

Before Setting Up a Family Office Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A family office manages the wealth of a family. Before starting a family office consider these…

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Investor Connect: How to Raise Funding 23

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin discusses the essentials of raising funding with a guest who has transitioned from consulting to entrepreneurship. Hall underscores the importance of planning the investor’s exit strategy from the beginning, which can involve sales, revenue sharing, or customer prepayments. This approach helps…

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What Is a Family Office?

What Is a Family Office? A family office is an entity set up to manage the wealth and business activities of a family to promote its values and identity. Here are some key activities found in many family offices: Develops and implements the investment strategy of the family business. This includes financial investments in the […]

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Startup Funding Espresso – What Is a Family Office?

What Is a Family Office? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A family office is an entity setup to manage the wealth and business activities of a family to promote its…

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Investor Connect – How to Raise Funding 23

In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin discusses the essentials of raising funding with a guest who has transitioned from consulting to entrepreneurship. Hall underscores the importance of planning the investor’s exit strategy from the…

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How the Board Can Help During a Turnaround

How the Board Can Help During a Turnaround During a turnaround, the board should help. Here are some key steps to engage the board in the turnaround process. Interview the board for their input on the turnaround plan. Reconfirm the board’s role in the company. Define the specific activities the…

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Startup Funding Espresso – How the Board Can Help During a Turnaround

How the Board Can Help During a Turnaround Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. During a turnaround the board should help. Here are some key steps to engage the board in…

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Why Turnarounds Fail

Why Turnarounds Fail Just as not all startups succeed so not all turnarounds succeed either. Here’s a list of reasons why turnarounds fail: Failure to adapt. The market continually changes so it’s important to keep up. Make sure you are following the market and change to meet it. Failure to…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Why Turnarounds Fail

Why Turnarounds Fail Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Just as not all startups succeed so not all turnarounds succeed either. Here’s a list of reasons why…

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Evaluating Your Startup for a Turnaround

Evaluating Your Startup for a Turnaround If things are not going well at your startup you may want to consider implementing a turnaround program at some level. Here are key points to evaluate your startup’s need for a turnaround: What are the customers saying? Review customer feedback to see where you are succeeding and failing. […]

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Startup Funding Espresso – Evaluating Your Startup for a Turnaround

Evaluating Your Startup for a Turnaround Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. If things are not going well at your startup you may want to consider implementing a…

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Managing Employees in a Turnaround

Managing Employees in a Turnaround During a turnaround, it’s important to maintain team morale and involve everyone in the process. Here are some key steps to managing the team. Make clear the need for the turnaround. Employees may not have visibility on the financials and don’t know how much the…

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Startup Funding Espresso – Managing Employees in a Turnaround

Managing Employees in a Turnaround Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. During a turnaround it’s important to maintain team morale and involve everyone in the process….

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The Four Rs To Turnaround a Business

The Four Rs To Turnaround a Business A turnaround can take several forms based on the severity of the changes required. Some businesses require a complete overhaul of their operations while others perform a repositioning or rebranding. Here are the four Rs to turn around your startup: Retrenchment. In retrenchment,…

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Startup Funding Espresso – The Four Rs To Turnaround a Business

The Four Rs To Turnaround a Business Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso — your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A turnaround can take several forms based on the severity of the changes required. Some…

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