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  <title><![CDATA[Term Sheets &amp; Valuations - A Line by Line Look at the Intricacies of Venture Capital Term Sheets &amp; Valuations (Bigwig Briefs)]]></title>
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  <default_description>Term Sheets &amp; Valuations is the first ever in-depth look at the nuts and buts of terms sheets and valuations. The book, written by leading venture capitalist Alexander Wilmerding of Boston Capital Ventures, covers topics such What is a Term Sheet, How to Examine a Term Sheet, A Section-by-Section View of a Term Sheet, Valuations, What Every Entrepreneur &amp; Executive Needs to Know About Term Sheets, Valuation Parameters, and East Coast Versus West Coast Rules. In addition, the book includes an actual term sheet from a leading law firm with line by line descriptions of each clause, what can/should be negotiated, and the important points to pay attention to. A must have book for any executive, entrepreneur, or financial professional.   &lt;P&gt;Praise for Term Sheets &amp; Valuations:  &lt;P&gt;&quot;This primer should be required reading for every entrepreneur. It is short, authoritative and worth its weight in gold.&quot; - Murray Low, Executive Director, Columbia Business School, Eugene M. Lang Center for Entrepreneurship  &lt;P&gt;&quot;An invaluable resource for executives and financial professionals.&quot; - Graham D.S. Anderson, General Partner, EuclidSR Partners  &lt;P&gt;&quot;A valuable resource for entrepreneurs...&quot; - Jeffrey Donohue, Esq.</default_description>
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      <name><![CDATA[Alex Wilmerding]]></name>
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    <body><![CDATA[A concise well written book that's a must needed reference for any business seeking capital from angel investors or venture capitalists.  It is also a great guide if for angel investors to read before they make their first investment. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Great summary of venture capital term sheets. This is very useful for anyone in the industry, or looking to get acquainted with the type of terms that are attached to early-stage investments.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[not a fun read, but an essential reference for anyone raising investment capital]]></body>
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