Tag Archives: building value

  1. Do You Have a Lifestyle Company?

    By: Mike McCraw A lifestyle company is a business operated with the purpose of providing a level of income or particular lifestyle for its Founder. There is nothing wrong with having a lifestyle company, but the founder/entrepreneur must understand that the “lifestyle company” mentality does not fully align with building enterprise value or creation of…

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  2. Founders Hosts 4th Annual SaaS and Internet Summit

    By: Zane Tarence From October 3rd – 5th, Founders held its annual SaaS and Internet Summit at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort outside of Atlanta, Georgia.  The Founders team hosted more than fifty CEOs and leaders of top SaaS and Internet companies and eleven prominent technology-focused private equity and venture capital groups to share best…

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  3. Does Your Company Have A Moat?

    By: Wesley Legg, COO, Founder Investment Banking Moats are often water filled ditches around castles and other fortified structures creating obstacles for would be attackers. Moats make it difficult for those wanting to siege the protected structure, both thwarting attacks from the ground and preventing the practice of mining, digging tunnels under the castle to…

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  4. A Great Company and Great Life Begins with the Right Team

    By J. Wesley Legg, COO There has been recent speculation that Apple is looking to get into the automotive industry.  Exhibit number one for the speculators is the fact that Apple has been on a hiring spree for auto industry talent.  In fact, Apple’s poached so many car battery engineers from A123 Systems, that A123…

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