High Tech Start Up

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This revised edition of Nesheim's underground Silicon Valley bestseller features twenty-three case studies of successful start-ups, including tables detailing the wealth generated for founders and investors. While the IPOs of many new internet companies appear impressive, the reality is that fewer than six out of 1 million business plans submitted to venture capital firms ever reach this stage. Many entrepreneurs fail due to a lack of access to the crucial lessons derived from the real-world experiences of successful companies. This practical handbook, acclaimed by entrepreneurs globally, provides hard-to-find information and guidance on every key phase of a start-up. It covers topics such as crafting a winning business plan, firm valuation, understanding venture capitalists and their profit models, alternative funding sources, selecting a good lawyer, and protecting intellectual property. Nesheim's goal is to enhance the success odds for first-time high-tech entrepreneurs, offering insights from his firsthand experiences with the challenges of securing financing from venture capitalists or investment banks. This comprehensive reference tool is essential for first-time high-tech entrepreneurs and those already involved in start-ups seeking to improve their chances of success.