Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

Founder | Entrepreneur | Startup Consultant | One Exit 135madison.com Sausalito, CA Joined October 2012

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

17 hours ago

Build your startup dream team with these 10 secrets! See beyond the paper and focus on business acumen, aptitude, and growth potential. Apply this to startups hiring at the early stages and trying to maximize talent with limited budgets: 135madison.com/blog/blog-post… #startups…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

4 days ago

A startup needs to attract customers! Attracting them within the pitch deck is important. Here’s how to approach this: linkedin.com/posts/peter-ko… #startups #funding #fundraising #venturecapital #founders

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

5 days ago

I built trust and credibility by delivering tangible results that earned positive reviews and referrals. My secret? Staying laser-focused on excellence and mastering my craft led to a million-plus-dollar success. #startups #funding #fundraising #venturecapital #founders

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

6 days ago

The most frequent mistake in product development is creating something that doesn’t solve a problem. People don’t care about made-up problems. People care about REAL problems! Read more at: linkedin.com/posts/peter-ko… #startups #funding #fundraising #venturecapital #founders

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

7 days ago

User growth stands out as the most critical metric for consumer startups. It's a clear indicator of market acceptance and the potential for future monetization. Read more at: 135madison.com/blog/blog-post… #startups #funding #fundraising #venturecapital #founders

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

a week ago

The power of a well-crafted pitch cannot be overstated. Hustle Fund VC underscores this with a straightforward mantra: “Ideas that you can’t clearly communicate to others are useless.” How to make a killer pitch deck? Read here: linkedin.com/posts/peter-ko… #startups #funding…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

2 weeks ago

Funding is crucial when launching a startup! Should you bootstrap, relying on personal savings and revenues? Or seek venture capital or trading equity for growth acceleration? Understanding these will shape your company's financial strategy, identity, and future. Read more at:…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

2 weeks ago

Angel investors are a great starting point for early-stage startups. They offer quick funding and valuable expertise and are excellent for gaining initial traction. For those aiming for a major exit, consider angels essential. As your startup grows, venture capitalists (VCs)…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

2 weeks ago

The 'Rule of X' shifts how we perceive growth versus profitability. This rule, equating the sum of revenue growth and profit margin to at least 40%, is being questioned, especially for late-stage businesses where growth and profitability are weighted equally. Read more at:…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

2 weeks ago

The secret to achieving objectives lies in the 'hows.' How Google's co-founders, Larry and Sergey, responded when he introduced the concept of OKRs in their garage setup. Since then, every quarter has seen every Googler set objectives and key results. Read more at:…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

2 weeks ago

Last year's lessons can be this year's successes. Here are some transformative insights I discovered over the past year! 1. The only way to achieve is to begin. The only way to fail for certain is to give up. 2. We understand life through stories. They are our framework for…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

3 weeks ago

The old approach to fundraising involved treating the process, story, and signals separately, leading to a disjointed fundraising strategy. Modern fundraising intertwines the process, story, and signals, acknowledging their interdependence. The one thing that remains intact in…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

3 weeks ago

Your data room should be packed with financials, legal docs, in-depth product and market analyses, team bios, pitch deck, strategic business plan, detailed investment information, customer insights, operational data, and so on. Check out this essential checklist every investor…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

3 weeks ago

LPs assess VC funds by their performance record, investment philosophy, strategic alliances, team expertise, and favorable investment terms to ensure a profitable partnership. Read these 5 aspects in detail at: 135madison.com/blog/blog-post… #startups #funding #fundraising…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

3 weeks ago

Balance long-term and short-term capital for growth. Use long-term financing and speed up collections. Keep short-term funds for seasonal trends. Avoid mixing to prevent waste and missed opportunities. Read more about permanent vs. temporary working capital here:…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

3 weeks ago

Dilution occurs from capital raises, IPOs, or expanding stock options, which create new shares that reduce ownership percentages. For instance, a founder who owns 8,000 shares at 100% may drop to 80% after creating a 500-share option pool and issuing 1,500 shares to investors.…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

4 weeks ago

How long does it take to fundraise? The fundraising duration varies depending on the startup stage and how much capital you are raising. Here is a general timeline → 135madison.com/blog/blog-post… #startups #funding #fundraising #venturecapital #founders

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

4 weeks ago

Growth alone isn't sufficient for startups; they require momentum. Momentum refers to rapid growth that propels a startup to expand. Indicators of initial momentum in startups include organic referrals, repeat customers, and significant deals. Read more at:…

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Peter Korbel @peterkorbel

4 weeks ago

Startup ideas consist of three elements: the problem, the solution, and the insight. A frequent issue is that founders begin with a solution, trying to fit a problem into it, sometimes lacking a clear insight. But it's more effective to start with identifying a problem. Read…