What We Have Learned as Investors

Over the last forty years or so, we have seen a wide range of “best practice” thinking from both big and small companies. From this, we believe the perspectives below may be useful to Early Stage companies.
All this material is presented in written form and can be downloaded at will. All we ask is that credit be given to Lateral Capital Management, LLC if it is republished and that our copyright insignia be included.
We would call particular attention to our growing list of One Page Solutions™ materials. These are designed to address various managerial issues quickly and simply. These borrow liberally from our big company experience and have been refined for Early Stage companies. The concept of One Page management tools was developed by our partner-company, One Page Solutions, LLC in Cincinnati.

How To Price Your Next Fundraiser

Moore’s Law: It's Value Beyond Microchips

The Investor Perspective: Convertible Notes Vs. Preferred Stock

How Investors Can Help The Companies They Invest In

Fifty Rules for Being a Great Entrepreneur

Early Stage Boards: Meddlers vs. Rubber Stampers

Early Stage Investing Terminology

How To Be A Great Board Member

How To Work Productively With People You Disagree With

How To Write Great Board Minutes

Investing Multiple Times In The Same Company

Selling by Subscription: Principles for Success

Four Types of Employee Equity

How Employee Stock Options Actually Work

How Employee Equity Is Diluted Over Time

Understanding Option Strike Prices

Perspectives on the Risk of Convertible Notes

Perspectives on Employee Option Vesting

Selecting Early Stage Directors Five Key Questions

Sales Metrics for Early Stage Companies

The Downside of Golden Handcuffs

What is Force Majeure? Should I care?

Building a Great Pitch Deck

How To Sell Anything To Anyone

Evaluating Your Employees

Joint Ventures: Nine Keys to Success

Definitions of Early Stage Equity Terms

So You Want To Be An Early Stage Investor

Why Big Companies Might Not Buy Your Business

Early Stage Interview Guide for New Hires

Designing a Great Bonus Compensation System

Thoughts on Selling to Big Box Retailers

Direct Response Media: Promises and Pitfalls

The Power of Copyright

When Things are Bad, Read This

Taking Your Strategic Plan Public

Recognizing Success: Ways to Say Good Work

Your Patent Should be Easy to Read

How to Use Focus Groups

A Primer on Intellectual Property

Great Advice from the World's Best Salesperson

Managing Your Revenue Promises

Reviewing the CEO's Performance

How to Raise Early Stage Money

Protecting Trade Secrets

Early Stage Health Checkup: Do This Now

Venture Capital Investment: Maybe or Maybe Not

Peter Thiel's Advice on Being an Entrepreneur

How Big Company Buyers Will Evaluate Your Company

You Really Do Need an Investment Banker

VC Turndowns: What They Say vs. What They Mean

Building A Strategic Plan: Quick and Clean

Equity for New Hires: How and How Much

Understanding Liquidation Overhangs

Early Stage Boards: Roles and Remuneration

Trademark Help: Who You Gonna Call

What's A SPAC And Why Early Stage Might Care

The Right Time to Form a Board

Why Lateral Capital Does Not Promise Confidentiality

Why Patents Are So Important

Finding a Great Independent Board Member
