On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Ravix Group had the pleasure of hosting “Women in AI: How to Fundraise and Scale in 2024.” The panel featured Courtney Chew of SSM Legal as the moderator, and panelists included Danielle D’Agostaro of WVV Capital, Abby A. of SNØCAP, Melissa Widner of Lighter Capital, and Ashley Pantuliano of OpenAI. Sponsors included: Lindsey Mignano of SSM, Jacquelynne Suguitan and Kate Kozak of TriNet. Some highlights: 🚀...
I noticed a missed call and voicemail on my phone: a client called me back. I immediately listened to her message, “We haven’t had a response to our email in over a week!” An angry message solicited by Yours Truly. I immediately called back, knowing exactly what to say. “Pam, I understand that she’s not...
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, as the story of two startups unfolds under the watchful eye of Alex Sterling, a seasoned venture capitalist known for his strategic foresight and uncompromising pursuit of excellence. On one side is InnovateX, steered by the meticulous and introspective James Archer, a founder...
Tina, an intrepid founder with a software company, just received an offer from a big tech company for her start-up. In earnest, she asked me many questions about the contract, especially about a clause with earnouts. “All these KPI’s and numbers, are they achievable post-acquisition? I thought I’d sell and be done.” “Not so fast,”...
Under the cold, clinical glow of his office lights, I received the call that set the next challenge into motion—a biotech firm couldn’t get another round of funding after the FDA approval failed, buried under a mountain of debt and regulatory scrutiny. The voice on the other end was Jerri, a friendly Venture Capitalist I’d...
On January 29, 2024, Ravix Group sponsored a panel hosted at Morrison Foerster’s beautiful downtown San Francisco office, “The State of Fundraising and M&A in 2024. Our co-sponsor, Flagstar Bank joined us with banker Calina Thompson. The panel included: Lindsey Mignano, SSM Theresa Tate, MoFo Danny Lopez, Orrick Francesca Ruiz, Gunderson-Dettmer Michelle Edwards, Perkins Coie ...
As a Chief Restructuring Officer, I’ve guided many startups through the intricate journey of shutting down. I often get asked, “How long does it take to shut down my startup?” The truth is that it varies greatly depending on several critical factors. Let’s explore these factors and understand how they impact the timeline of a...
In the dynamic and often unpredictable world of startups, maintaining a healthy cash flow is crucial. One key component of this is managing accounts receivable efficiently and effectively. The goal is to ensure that you, as a founder, can recover debts in a manner that preserves customer relationships while bolstering your company’s financial health. Understanding...
When it comes to winding down your startup, understanding the associated costs is crucial for an orderly and compliant closure. The expenses can vary greatly depending on the method chosen – Bankruptcy, Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC), or a direct Wind-Down. Let’s dive into what these processes entail and the likely costs involved....
In times when you’re constantly running out of runway in the dreaded zone of insolvency, and as a founder, you feel like making payroll is an impossible obstacle course every two weeks, understanding and managing every aspect of your startup’s cash flow and sales becomes a matter of survival. This is where a waterfall analysis...
