Episode 1333

Zoom's revenue tops $1B, valuation falls + Startup Checklist: how to prepare for fundraising | E1333

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00:00 Jason intros the show

01:53 News - Zoom earnings and valuations

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16:10 Startup Checklist - Preparing for Fundraising

18:06 Is your company a Delaware C-Corp?

20:51 Do you have a clean cap table?

25:52 Do you understand dilution?

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31:04 Eliminate any other "surprise red flags" from diligence (aside from cap table)

36:00 Build a data room

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39:33 Understand startup funding documents: SAFEs, Convertible Notes, and Priced Rounds

44:37 Have a plan that gets you to 18 to 24 months of runway

47:22 Do you know how to value your startup?

54:12 Start governance early

55:58 Know that fundraising is a full-time job

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