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APRIL 26, 2025

Critiquing Unsuitable Methods for High-Growth Startups Several traditional or overly simplistic methods fail to adequately capture the unique characteristics of technology startups. butcher, barber) where assets are tangible and customer acquisition straightforward, it breaks down for technology startups.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Kevin holds an MBA in finance from Georgia State University and a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Amanda holds a PhD, dual master’s degrees from Stanford University and dual bachelor’s degrees from the California Institute of Technology.

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MAY 14, 2025

Categorisation poses a significant challenge in startup valuation, with investors and founders frequently mixing up markets, business models, industries, and underlying technologies. This helps investors align their expectations and strategies with the sector-specific funding dynamics, comparative growth rates, and broader investor sentiment.

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APRIL 22, 2025

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