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Please make the voice quality better like rum it in to a adobe enhancer or semthing like that And make the back ground music around 2:30 is terrible hurts my hear because i am using an ear phone i don't know but content great idea 😅🎉
Please post full interviews, the guests were really interesting people and for a lack of a better word, they felt REAL. Like they just spoke their mind out and didn't mind it at all and I really appreciated that.
It would be amazing to learn about how the life of an entrepreneur evolves as their company grows. While they may become millionaires on paper, when do they actually start living like one? And at what point do they start getting invited to the cool parties? Haha!
The stress on both sides is brutal. Went thru an acquisition by a big tech. ceo and board made sure people could keep their jobs for at least 2 years. they didn't have to but decent of them to do so. met the counterparty acqui lead - she semi-joked she had to start smoking again due to the stress.
This is a very relevant video, well done. I myself have many entrepreneurs in my circle, and they have indirectly confirmed that everything said here is true: acquisition is absolutely not the dream everyone talks about, both financially and in terms of the process, etc... But the hype still makes you think it's the way haha
Everytime a Startup team needs to get money (to raise capital or to exit), it's a nightmare. The sinking of costs is a psychological reality, plus the divertion of attention and risk of runway depletion. Great video, BTW
Damn, I needed this. It’s incredible that as the years go on I see your position and it’s inspiring and discouraging like “Wow, he seems like an amazing founder why hasn’t he been acquired yet. I been building a product for years will it really pay off?” but the truth is that they are so many factors to getting acquired it really is BEST to just love what you do, love what you build, and love being a utility to the world. The rest will play out. Cheers mate 🥂
I should know more about who you are, where you are, and what your business is to make a more sound judgement, but 2 million isn't a very unusual pre seed valuation. A 2 million valuation basically indicates that the business has the potential to grow to a team of 5-10 people, lasting for at least 4 years, and make profits. A valuation of 38000 means your company is worth less than the average annual wage of one person. Setting this valuation for yourself means you don't communicate potential to grow. With these amounts, it's simply not interesting for investors to invest. Perhaps, if your company is still in such an early stage, you can find other means for funding? Crowdfunding, subsidies, etc.
One good data point here is that if diligence will cost the company $100k no matter the size of the deal. This gives you an idea of what kind of revenue and money in the bank the company needs to have to even go through an M&A. This is why revenues have to be in the millions before this is even viable.
Nick Bare from Bare Performance Supplements did a video on his failed Company acquisition a year of dinners, Probes and Auditors for the Final decision to be no, I think What Mark Zuckerburg said if you can't see yourself doing anything else but growing your company in the Direction you want the Money won't be enough
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🕶So the startup finish line isn’t always a smooth ride. Are you as surprised as us?
While we're still at it, let Slidebean help you navigate fundraising and make the journey a bit easier
→ yt.slidebean.com/c31424
Please make the voice quality better like rum it in to a adobe enhancer or semthing like that
And make the back ground music around 2:30 is terrible hurts my hear because i am using an ear phone i don't know but content great idea 😅🎉
Please post full interviews, the guests were really interesting people and for a lack of a better word, they felt REAL. Like they just spoke their mind out and didn't mind it at all and I really appreciated that.
The most underrated tech youtuber out there. man i really love aaaaall your videos.. keep it up!
Audios of guests are not clear, subtitles would be great
Love that this channel has other. Startup founders and pretty much is a community of like minded individuals
It would be amazing to learn about how the life of an entrepreneur evolves as their company grows. While they may become millionaires on paper, when do they actually start living like one? And at what point do they start getting invited to the cool parties? Haha!
I’d say in between seed - series A!
The thumbnail is fucking amazing
Beanie guy when the exit is near: "Lisan al gaib"
The image quite depicts the message. It's a bittersweet experience. Tha is for the research work put into making this video
That thumbnail ❣
The stress on both sides is brutal. Went thru an acquisition by a big tech. ceo and board made sure people could keep their jobs for at least 2 years. they didn't have to but decent of them to do so. met the counterparty acqui lead - she semi-joked she had to start smoking again due to the stress.
I am here for Edrizio and Caya
Thank you for having me be a part of this!
Hey !
You are the guy in video wearing headphones & Y Jacket 😅
Thank YOU, Edrizio ✊
This is a very relevant video, well done. I myself have many entrepreneurs in my circle, and they have indirectly confirmed that everything said here is true: acquisition is absolutely not the dream everyone talks about, both financially and in terms of the process, etc... But the hype still makes you think it's the way haha
great vid
Great insights and most importantly it is amazing to see a group of Latinos discussing business at this level! Brings a tear to my eye!
Went through a similar process. The stuff they are saying is very accurate. M&As are very draining...
Everytime a Startup team needs to get money (to raise capital or to exit), it's a nightmare. The sinking of costs is a psychological reality, plus the divertion of attention and risk of runway depletion.
Great video, BTW
Great video!
Can you guys put the synth bass line on compressor or low pass? It runs into the interview.
Devrim was great in No Country for Old Men
Loved him in Dune
Damn, I needed this. It’s incredible that as the years go on I see your position and it’s inspiring and discouraging like “Wow, he seems like an amazing founder why hasn’t he been acquired yet. I been building a product for years will it really pay off?” but the truth is that they are so many factors to getting acquired it really is BEST to just love what you do, love what you build, and love being a utility to the world. The rest will play out. Cheers mate 🥂
Wow, it’s so harsh. After all that effort to build it.
Can I say I just stopped the video and dropped a small tear when you said a pre seed of 2 million while we are trying to get to 38000
what is your biz idea?
I should know more about who you are, where you are, and what your business is to make a more sound judgement, but 2 million isn't a very unusual pre seed valuation.
A 2 million valuation basically indicates that the business has the potential to grow to a team of 5-10 people, lasting for at least 4 years, and make profits.
A valuation of 38000 means your company is worth less than the average annual wage of one person. Setting this valuation for yourself means you don't communicate potential to grow. With these amounts, it's simply not interesting for investors to invest.
Perhaps, if your company is still in such an early stage, you can find other means for funding? Crowdfunding, subsidies, etc.
To clarify- Devrim's Pre-Seed ROUND was $2M. Not the valaution, but the money raised.
@@Skillseboy1 i 18:06 et❤
Going through this process right now. I’m actually glad to hear it’s not just me…
Music is a bit distracting
one of the interview does not have high frequency audio, and it gets mixed up with synth bass line
When are you selling yours?
One good data point here is that if diligence will cost the company $100k no matter the size of the deal. This gives you an idea of what kind of revenue and money in the bank the company needs to have to even go through an M&A. This is why revenues have to be in the millions before this is even viable.
Nick Bare from Bare Performance Supplements did a video on his failed Company acquisition a year of dinners, Probes and Auditors for the Final decision to be no, I think What Mark Zuckerburg said if you can't see yourself doing anything else but growing your company in the Direction you want the Money won't be enough
Great Video; Terrible Voice Quality
Just stop it
so basically go rock start or go broke.. mediocrity is painful.. just like life
Hey startupckub , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail and also help you with the overall youtube strategy and growth ! Pls let me know what do you think ?
Neeva was an acqihire: $150M by Snowflake. Neeva CEO is now Snowflke CEO