Rogue Cfo's Expert Guide To Launching A Startup

In this episode of the Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup, Chris Benjamin discusses if it is completely necessary to raise VC funds to start a company.

In this episode, Chris Benjamin the Rogue CFO discusses the various C level positions in a company, what they do, and if they are necessary in the early stages.

In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses what the term "burn rate" is, why it's important for you to know it, and how investors utilize the data.

In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks about a terrific book he recently read which all entrepreneurs and startups should look into. Titled "Startup From The Ground Up" by Cynthia Kocialski, the book walks you through everything the would be and current entrepreneurs need to think about as they go from idea stage to launching a venture, all the way through an exit. With an extensive background in management and starting companies herself, Cynthia Kocialski is definitely someone any entrepreneur can learn something from. Even myself was thoroughly engaged and educated by her book. Check it out on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Startup-Ground-Up-Practical-Transforming/dp/1453746633/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1294956244&sr=8-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEltHPJKnPw&feature=related

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the pros and cons of outsourcing various functions of your executive team such as CEO, CFO, CMO, CTO, and HR. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin talks about common investor scams out there, and how to identify and avoid them. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin gives an update on what's to come in 2011

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses where VC's acquire the capital they are investing in startup companies. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses what type of investors entrepreneurs should be seeking based on their stage in the business life cycle. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the 3 M's: Money, Management and Marketing, needed to attract investors, and what you need to have in place. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses the do's and don'ts of finding and meeting investors for your startup. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses 10 lies venture capitalists know you are telling, and what to avoid doing. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Chris discusses the next 10 episodes coming up in the next few months for this podcast, as well as hints at a special ebook coming soon! Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

In this episode, I discuss what is coming up over the summer in the podcast series. Some exciting things - Venture Capital, going public, interviews with other podcaster/investors.

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses 5 tips for entrepreneurs and growing ventures from personal experience starting a company and building a brand. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses 5 reasons businesses lose traction and start to head south, and how to avoid those pitfalls. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses why the advice SCORE provides is worth the free price tag. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses some points to consider before leaving your full time job for the more-than-full-time world of being an entrepreneur. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses 5 resources he's discovered over the years that all entrepreneurs should look into. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com

The Rogue CFO's Expert Guide to Launching a Startup: Everything you want to know, need to know, and no one seems to know. In this episode, Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin discusses dashboard reports - what they are, what they show, and how they can evolve as the company grows. Visit the Rogue CFO at http://www.roguecfo.com