Discuss in short, the pro and cons of five different approaches to finance start-ups.
Venture Capital Pros: Large funding, expertise, networks Cons: Loss of control, high expectations
Angel Investment Pros: Flexible terms, mentorship Cons: Limited funds, personal involvement
Bank Loans Pros: No equity dilution, clear terms Cons: Personal liability, collateral needed
Crowdfunding Pros: Market validation, community building Cons: Public exposure, resource intensive
Bootstrapping Pros: Full control, focus on revenue Cons: Slow growth, limited resources
What kind of improvements of financial and legal institutions would be appropriate in order to reducing the growth constraints of start-ups?
Key improvements needed:
Simplified regulatory frameworks
Faster approval processes
More flexible funding instruments
Better IP protection
Tax incentives for early-stage investment
Reduced administrative burden
Enhanced investor protection
Standardized documentation
Crowdfunding, particularly crowdinvesting is very fragile – shortly discuss five possibilities to overcome this fragility.
Solutions:
Better due diligence processes
Professional investment management
Secondary market development
Investor education programs
Risk mitigation through portfolio approaches
What are the SWOT and TOWS analyses? How and when are each used?
SWOT: Internal Strengths/Weaknesses, External Opportunities/Threats
Used for situation analysis
Strategic planning tool
TOWS: Strategic alternatives matrix using SWOT elements
Used for strategy formulation
Matches internal/external factors
Creates actionable strategies
What is a "Design Structure Matrix" and how can it be utilized in project management?
Design Structure Matrix:
Visual tool showing dependencies
Square matrix format
Maps relationships between components/tasks
Used for:
Process optimization
Project scheduling
Interface management
Risk assessment
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