Sam Hogg

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Sam Hogg is a venture partner with Open Prairie Ventures, a Midwest-based venture-capital fund investing in agriculture, life-science and information technology.

JOBS Act Legislation Opens Up Crowdfunding

Under the new legislation, the typically small round of capital that flies under the regulatory radar for most startups has been expanded to $1 million a year.

September 28, 2012 in Financing

The Truth About Getting Funded

VC funding isn't the end of the entrepreneurial journey, it's the beginning of a new trip -- here's how to navigate it.

September 20, 2012 in Venture Capital

3 Reasons to Skip the Business Plan

Starting a business is like a prizefight, you can project a path but the road is still full of surprise punches.

July 22, 2012 in Your Business Plan

'J Curve' and Other Buzzwords Investors Don't Want to Hear

Don't hide behind jargon. Seasoned investors know B.S. when they hear it.

June 18, 2012 in Angel Investors

What Investors Really Want to Hear in Your Pitch

A good concept is one thing, but investors are more likely to consider these three criteria -- and they can make or break your pitch

May 19, 2012 in Venture Capital

Three Tips for Calculating Your Company's Cash 'Runway'

Knowing how long your business can run on red is a crucial measure of its potential for success.

April 10, 2012 in Cash Flow & Money Management

Three Questions to Ask Potential Acquirers

Being well-informed about potential acquirers doesn't require a crystal ball, but it can help fund your future.

March 2, 2012 in Selling Your Biz

Do Entrepreneurs Make Their Own Luck -- Or Not?

Some entrepreneurs find themselves in the right place at the right time. In business, as in anything, some people have all the luck.

February 4, 2012 in Selling Your Biz

How to Sell Your Company -- And Not Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out

Consider these three tips to develop an exit strategy for your business.

January 17, 2012 in Selling Your Biz

Three Reasons a Buyer Might Pay More for Your Business

Before you decide to put your business up on the block, make sure you fully understand how much what you're offering is worth to buyers.

December 7, 2011 in Selling Your Biz

Why Small Companies Have the Innovation Advantage

Why big companies would rather buy your company instead of launching their own competitive version.

November 15, 2011 in Startup Basics

Why I Decided to Take the Money and Sell My Startup

The founder of 2-year-old digital card startup GiftZip.com decided to sell to gift-card behemoth SVM. He shares his views on the dangers of not doing the math.

September 30, 2011 in Cash Flow & Money Management