Any entrepreneur who is serious about his trade will need to know about the term sheet.

The capitalization table (cap table) summarizes who owns what part of the company before and after financing. It is one of the most important elements of the term sheet because it outlines the complete transaction succinctly using concrete numbers.

Startup due diligence is one of the most important components of the funding process for a new business…

“A term sheet is like a prenuptial agreement and a coach’s playbook. Spend the time to understand the plays, and what happens should you ever separate from the business.”- Mitch Thrower

Since the business side of my world is focused on entrepreneurialism and business growth, so is my new year reading list.