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04-22-2019, 10:44 PM #1
Anyone investing in startups?
Curious what your experiences are. And I mean raw startups — like Seed or Series A. Investments less than 100k
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04-22-2019, 11:19 PM #2
How much do you need ? I want 75 percent. Not negotiable.
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04-22-2019, 11:23 PM #3
Yup.
Been there, done that, still there. I have / had equity stakes in a couple of start ups (renewable energy and biotech). I've also been involved in the initiation of a bunch of other new companies. What's on your mind?Your dog just ate an avocado!
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04-23-2019, 05:53 AM #4
You'll probably lose your money, but if you have to, 13% and an equity stake + warrants.
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04-23-2019, 08:08 AM #5
Don't invest anything you can't afford to lose, as it's essentially gambling. I've had friends invest in other friends' startups and it worked out really well for them (like turning $25k into 7 figures). Just remember that the person / people you're investing in are almost as important as the business idea.
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04-23-2019, 08:13 AM #6
Unless its a ski related biz. Then you'll be rich beyond your wildest dreams.
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04-23-2019, 08:21 AM #7
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04-23-2019, 08:30 AM #8Registered User
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We should start a TGR Shark-Tank.
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04-23-2019, 08:51 AM #9
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04-23-2019, 08:56 AM #10Registered User
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I want to start a biotech company that uses stem cell tech to graft a third hand to my body, near my waist. It would have a short arm so it can easily tuck away into a pants pocket when not in use. Great for opening doors with an armful of groceries, fixing things, manual labor, pickpocketing on subways, discreet butt scratching, etc.
Seeking seed money of $100 million. Company will be called "Helping Hands". Who's in?
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04-23-2019, 08:57 AM #11
hmm true, a dedicated beatoff hand would save a lot of time for today’s busy professionals
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04-23-2019, 08:59 AM #12Registered User
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That won't be in the marketing materials of course, but any man will consider that option without prompting. it was not part of my original vision, I want to be clear on that though.
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04-23-2019, 09:04 AM #13
Seems like Bitcoin is a better bet, no?
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04-23-2019, 09:20 AM #14"fuck off you asshat gaper shit for brains fucktard wanker." - Jesus Christ
"She was tossing her bean salad with the vigor of a Drunken Pop princess so I walked out of the corner and said.... "need a hand?"" - Odin
"everybody's got their hooks into you, fuck em....forge on motherfuckers, drag all those bitches across the goal line with you." - (not so) ill-advised strategy
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04-23-2019, 09:44 AM #16
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04-23-2019, 09:48 AM #17"fuck off you asshat gaper shit for brains fucktard wanker." - Jesus Christ
"She was tossing her bean salad with the vigor of a Drunken Pop princess so I walked out of the corner and said.... "need a hand?"" - Odin
"everybody's got their hooks into you, fuck em....forge on motherfuckers, drag all those bitches across the goal line with you." - (not so) ill-advised strategy
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04-23-2019, 09:51 AM #18
What about baby steps to the full biological gaft...start with a discrete computer controlled exoskeleton with a variably adjustable position third, forth or fifth hand? It's only a matter of time before computers can interpret brains thoughts and translate into motion directives for external mechanical devices.Master of mediocrity.
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04-23-2019, 09:54 AM #19thank you very little
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"Curious what your experiences are" isn't much guidance. Glad to answer questions.
I'm in for $50 on the crotch arm thing
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04-23-2019, 10:18 AM #20
investing takes money and sadly im short on that
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04-23-2019, 10:31 AM #21
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04-23-2019, 10:39 AM #22
I was involuntarily involved in a bunch back in the day. Being a shareholder of the company I worked for.
Hard to make money when you’re not in control. Would have made zillions if the powers that be had held on, but when they’re already super rich they do stupid things.
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04-23-2019, 10:48 AM #23Funky But Chic
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04-23-2019, 10:49 AM #24
They just want prepublic access to the hand attachments. For useful stuff
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