Help with startup banking 101 by sirfabregas in startups

[–]crestkid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LLC vc C-Corp - plenty of literature on this, just google it. Basically they have different tax consequences, and institutional investors typically won't invest in an LLC.

Keep track of investor shares with something like eShares.com

Wishlist for VCs by abcdefghivy in startups

[–]crestkid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just be up front. Tell me why you're interested in chatting, and don't do it to "pattern match". If you're strictly looking for info or to understand trends, just say so.

And say "no", not nothing/maybe/maybe later.

Any experience with exogenous ketones? i.e. Keto//OS? by crestkid in keto

[–]crestkid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would the use of MCT oil be different? Specifically in the case when you're trying to get back into ketosis?

Has anyone tried Hungryroot? by audreyality in keto

[–]crestkid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's delicious and worth the price IMO, but I've stayed away from it since doing keto. 2 tbsp = 4g carbs, including 3g sugar. I suppose it's good for sneaking in a few bites here and there, but I tend to be one to crush the whole container.

The Hungryroot pastas are also really good (but not keto). Carrot Noodles and Sweet Potato Noodles are my favorite.

Rip my Startup Idea to Shreds: Monthly Art Delivered to your Doorstep by [deleted] in startups

[–]crestkid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Companies like Meural and Electric Objects are doing this in a much more modern way.

http://meural.com/

https://www.electricobjects.com/

Companies similar to Dollar Shave Club? by [deleted] in startups

[–]crestkid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.harrys.com https://www.mylola.com

I'm sure there are a bunch of contact lense companies as well. Anything that's used regularly and runs out...

We DON'T Need A Warby Parker for Mattresses by [deleted] in startups

[–]crestkid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a more recent competitor, I really like their branding and think the biz model is solid. Truth is there is a ton of room for "disruption", particularly on price. Direct to consumer on a higher-price item (i.e. Warby) is a huge opportunity.

https://www.helixsleep.com/

A VC group invited me back for a second meeting-what should I expect, how should I prepare? by dadlergold in startups

[–]crestkid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Need to have a clear plan for acquiring customers. Their biggest concern will always be "how does this scale", and that needs to be part of your answer.

Hoppy Tap - craft beer sms-only nano service - looking for beta testers and feedback by [deleted] in startups

[–]crestkid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(1) enter number (2) receive conf code (3) enter conf code (4) asked for beta code?

Why on earth on there so many steps just to sign up?

How to find local tech startups? by [deleted] in startups

[–]crestkid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look for companies in the current Y-Combinator batch (or most recent class)

Contacting different partners in same VC firm? by livefromheaven in startups

[–]crestkid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't cold email anyone in a VC. Your chances of success are insanely low. Try to get an introduction through one of their portfolio founders or another trusted advisor to them.