- Got into https://fi.co/ accelerator program but failed in the local market so the entire team along with the seed investor decided to not go forward with it anymore. Source: over 1 year ago

The main take aways I have gained from this experience is. They want things clear, and to the point. Any waffling or lack of knowledge into things like insurance/legal/finance then they get cold feet. In today's climate, pre-seed ideas have less chance then ever with a glooming recession. This means Investors just don't want to take the risk this year and will invest in seed rounds or higher. Global statistics... Source: almost 2 years ago

If your idea is for B2B, I recommend you apply for the founder institute accelerator program They accept application at the idea stage. I have been in their mentor network for over two years(Growth specialist). The program is 4 month and intensive but absolutely valuable. They will teach you everything around building a startup from scratch. You can apply here: https://fi.co/ good luck! Feel free to DM if you have... Source: about 2 years ago

Take a look at fi.co - good programs, although there's a cost and you do need to give up a small percentage interest in your startup. But you get intros to many mentors, a cohort of other founders, and a proven curriculum. Source: almost 3 years ago

I'm trying to decide if I should exercise the stock options. I have been saving up some money that could be used for this, but I'm not sure it's the best idea. I've started looking into the service equitybee that would enable me to exercise the options without using my own money but I would be sacrificing a portion of the upside. I believe they take about 30% of the profits when there is a liquidation event. Source: over 1 year ago

You could look into companies like Equity Bee. They will review the company (as much as they can) and determine if the options are worth acquiring. If the answer is yes, they will purchase on your behalf and pay you out a portion of the value. Source: over 1 year ago

Check out these companies that lend you money to exercise your options if they find the company tasty. Https://vested.co Https://equitybee.com. Source: over 1 year ago

Additionally, there is a company called EquityBee that offers to connect you with investors who participate in the cost of the options in exchange for a portion of the profit once they're worth something. This can essentially remove the risk you take when buying the options, in exchange for some of the profits later on. Source: about 2 years ago

EquityBee - "EquityBee enables startup builders, the employees, to obtain the capital needed to exercise their stock options.". Source: about 2 years ago