Startup Funding, Co-founder Agreements, ESOPs & Investor Insights with Manu Francis | IWB Talks Ep 1

In this first episode of IWB Talks, we sit down with Manu Francis, Company Secretary and Founder/CEO of GHC GrowthLab. Manu shares his expertise on crucial topics like startup funding, co-founder dynamics, ESOPs, and more. Whether you're launching a startup or looking to scale your business, this podcast offers valuable insights and advice.
Contents
03:30 - What is a Startup
05:30 - Idea validation
07:30 - Minimum viable product
08:40 - Company registration
13:33 - Benefits from government
15:23 - Kerala startup mission
16:45 - GST registration
18:20 - How to find a co-founder
20:30 - Co-founder equity
22:48 - Profit share and Revenue Share
26:20 - Business plan
28:24 - What investors are looking for
30:38 - Investor equity & Valuation
32:37 - Convertible note & Convertible preference share
33:48 - MIS Report
38:18 - Angel investors and VCs
Tune in to learn about:
Raising funds for your startup
Navigating co-founder agreements
Understanding ESOPs for team growth
Investor relationships and more!
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03:30 - What is a Startup
05:30 - Idea validation
07:30 - Minimum viable product
08:40 - Company registration
13:33 - Benefits from government
15:23 - Kerala startup mission
16:45 - GST registration
18:20 - How to find a co-founder
20:30 - Co-founder equity
22:48 - Profit share and Revenue Share
26:20 - Business plan
28:24 - What investors are looking for
30:38 - Investor equity & Valuation
32:37 - Convertible note & Convertible preference share
33:48 - MIS Report
38:18 - Angel investors and VCs

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