Joe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Too often, small business owners rely on high-interest credit cards to fund their businesses, thereby saddling themselves with unnecessary debt. While this may be the only available financing route for some, it’s important …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Bank loans are generally high on the list of considerations when startups require capital. Because they’re such a well-known option, many entrepreneurs simply assume that they’ll be able to obtain capital from a …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Although angel investing comprises a wide range of constituent activities, at its most basic, a successful angel investment always includes both the initial funding of a good startup and the engineering of a …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
The experience of negotiating a deal with a startup can run the gamut from smooth to difficult. The factors affecting the process include: the valuation of the company, the terms specified in the …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Valuation is the process by which a startup’s potential worth is determined, as well as the ownership stake an investor will have in the business. For angel investors looking at early-stage startups, it …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Investing is risky, plain and simple. No investment will ever be risk-free. It is possible, however, to mitigate your risks so as to increase your likelihood of achieving a successful exit. The due …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
The ability to decipher a business plan and thoroughly understand a business model are two of the essential skills that help angel investors to separate worthwhile investments from mere pretenders. At its a …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Continued from last week
As you grow more familiar with investing and the due diligence process, you’ll likely evolve your own list of red flags. These warning signs serve as indications …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
The amount of due diligence, or investigation, that you complete prior to making any investment is entirely up to you. Research shows, however, that spending at least 20 hours on due diligence can …
Joe Johnson, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur. Investor. Startup Expert.
Finding a business to support is easy thanks to the internet. However, finding the right business? That’s an entirely different matter. Not every investment opportunity is a good fit for every investor. While …