by Ekrem Duman | Jun 18, 2026 | Exit & M&A, Startup
⚡ TL;DRThe startups that are acquired successfully are almost always those that prepared long before the deal arrived, keeping their records clean, their financials sound, their IP unambiguous, and their company attractive to potential buyers. Preparation means...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 18, 2026 | Exit & M&A, Startup
⚡ TL;DRAn exit is the event through which founders and investors convert their ownership into realised value, typically through acquisition by another company, an IPO, or secondary sales. The right path depends on the company’s size, ambition, and circumstances,...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 18, 2026 | Business Planning, Startup
⚡ TL;DRInvestors do not expect startups to predict the future accurately. What they want is evidence that founders understand the economics of their business, can build projections from defensible assumptions, and have thought about what happens if things go...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 18, 2026 | Business Planning, Startup
⚡ TL;DRA good business plan is a thinking tool first and a document second. It forces founders to clarify their strategy, test their assumptions with real numbers, and communicate their vision to investors and partners. The plans that work are clear, honest, and...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 16, 2026 | Startup, US Company Setup
⚡ TL;DRSetting up a startup’s banking and finances properly from the start, separating company money from personal money, keeping clean books, and tracking cash carefully, prevents a cascade of problems later, from tax headaches to failed due diligence. Good...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 16, 2026 | Startup, US Company Setup
⚡ TL;DRChoosing a business structure means weighing liability protection, tax treatment, and the ability to raise money against the kind of company you intend to build. There is no universally best structure; the right choice depends on the company’s goals,...
