Foad Shams

The Complete Guide to Startup Creation and Fundraising (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Complete Guide to Startup Creation and Fundraising is a "work in progress", yet a comprehensive resource compiled by Foad Shams to help entrepreneurs navigate the process of launching and scaling a startup. The book covers all critical aspects of startup success, including ideation, market research, business modeling, funding strategies, investor relations, and pitch deck creation.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Understanding the Startup Landscape

• The role of startups in economic innovation
• Key challenges and opportunities in the startup ecosystem

2. Ideation and Market Research

• How to identify a real-world problem and validate demand
• Market research techniques such as competitor analysis, surveys, and social sentiment analysis

3. Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

• Prototyping, usability testing, and AI-driven design optimization
• Lean startup methodology and rapid prototyping

4. Business Model and Monetization

• Subscription, freemium, transaction-based, and advertising revenue models
• Key financial metrics such as customer acquisition cost (CAC) and lifetime value (LTV)

5. Building and Scaling the Startup

• Hiring the right team, defining company culture, and setting up growth strategies
• Expansion strategies including partnerships, AI-driven automation, and entering new markets

6. Fundraising Stages and Pitch Deck Development

• Overview of funding rounds from Pre-Seed to Series B
• Creating an effective pitch deck, investor expectations, and funding calculations

7. Approaching Investors and Negotiating Terms

• Finding the right investors using platforms like Crunchbase and LinkedIn
• Understanding term sheets, equity dilution, and valuation negotiations

8. Equity and Funding Calculations

• Co-founder equity split and vesting schedules
• Dilution percentages across funding rounds and funding runway calculations

9. Designing an Effective Pitch Deck

• Slide-by-slide breakdown of an ideal investor presentation
• Best practices for storytelling, visuals, and financial projections

10. Future Trends in Startup Funding

• AI-driven investment analysis and decentralized funding models
• Revenue-based financing as an alternative to traditional venture capital

The guide book includes real-world case studies from companies like Airbnb, Uber, Dropbox, Stripe and more. Demonstrating how successful startups navigated challenges and scaled their businesses.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Foad Shams
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798230159070
• Artikelnr.: 73416497

Autorenporträt

Foad Shams is a visionary leader and expert in the intersection of technology, global marketing, and innovative systems design. With over 22 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors, Foad has been at the forefront of transformative projects that integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with strategic management to address global challenges.

As the Founder of an NGO that has signed various international organisations and fintech solutions, his work demonstrates a deep understanding of how technology can bridge cultural divides and foster global connectivity.

Throughout his career, Foad has championed initiatives that promote inclusivity, sustainability, and technological empowerment. His projects have spanned diverse industries and geographies, underscoring his commitment to creating systems that serve humanity on a global scale.

An avid traveler and technology enthusiast, Foad combines his passion for exploring cultures with his expertise in innovation. This unique perspective informs his writing, including his groundbreaking book, One Sun Project: A Global Citizen Pass, which explores the potential of unified digital systems to create a borderless, equitable future.

Foad's forward-thinking approach and dedication to fostering a connected world have established him as a thought leader in global technology integration. His work continues to inspire and challenge individuals, businesses, and governments to envision a sustainable, inclusive, and interconnected tomorrow.