I learned long ago that creating a culture of integrity and transparency within an organization starts by setting up a good governance structure from the beginning. I am not a…
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EntrepreneurshipStartup CapitalVenture Capital
Avoiding Clashes Between Investors and Founders on Cleantech Company Boards
by kirkcoburnInvestors and founders on cleantech company boards don’t always see eye to eye. The founder has a specific vision for the business that he or she wants to see enacted.…
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It wasn’t long ago when shale gas was going to save the world. At the time, the cost of fuel was rising, and the entire world’s population was clamoring for…
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EntrepreneurshipStartup CapitalVC Deal Term ChangesVenture Capital
The Latest Changes in VC Deal Terms — Pay-to-Play
by kirkcoburnI’ve always told founders and investors alike that, while the term sheet is the Holy Grail for entrepreneurs, not all the terms are created equal. There are some components of the document that have more long-term economic impact on the company. In that first-among-equals category is “pay-to-play.”
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EntrepreneurshipStartup CapitalVenture Capital
VCs And Multiple Board Seats — A Good Idea, Or Not?
by kirkcoburnTech founders — you know who you are — tend to not be the most social animals in the start-up game. That’s okay — when you’re building your fortune on…
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CleantechEnergy TechnologyEntrepreneurshipStartup Capital
Is Experience a Honey Trap for Energy Investors?
by kirkcoburnInvesting in energy is not for the faint of heart. This is an industry with zero sex appeal — neither social media “influencers” nor obsessed enviro surfers are getting on…