In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart interviews a successful startup CEO. Dr. Stewart speaks with Bill Burns, CEO of Encore Vision, and explains what it means to be successful and how he came to sell his product to Novartis

Contractor & Employee Contracts - Episode 17

May 25th, 2021 15m 1s

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart continues to explain the essential founding documents that a startup should have. This week we're talking about contractor and employee contracts.Intellectual propertyRepresentations and

CDA, IP claims & the business plan - Episode 16

May 18th, 2021 13m 20s

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart continues to explain the essential founding documents that a startup should have. This week we discuss:ConfidentialityIP claimsBusiness plan

Stock Options - Episode 15

May 11th, 2021 1h 24m

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart continues to explain the essential founding documents that a startup should have. This week we discuss the stock option plan! This document helps guide the company in their use of stock

Shareholder’s agreement and stocks: Part 2 - Episode 14

May 4th, 2021 15m 3s

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart continues to explain the founding documents that give a startup its legal standing and allow it to function efficiently and transparently. Today we continue the vital discussion about st

Shareholder’s agreement and stocks - Episode 13

Apr 27th, 2021 14m 29s

Articles of incorporation and bylaws - Episode 12

Apr 19th, 2021 12m 31s

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart discusses a startups founding documents that give it legal standing and allow it to function efficiently and transparently. In addition to the founders agreement discussed last week, tod

Founders Agreement - Episode 11

Apr 13th, 2021 12m 23s

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart contemplates important organizational documents. The founders document is vital and usually provides one or more the following advantages to help the company begin: The original concept

Is it a company - Episode 10

Apr 6th, 2021 10m 58s

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart considers questions about the potential startup company: Is it a C corporation? Where is the domiciled? Who is the CEO? Who is the leadership team? Do they have a business plan that you

What is your product: Part 3 - Episode 09

Mar 30th, 2021 11m 21s

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart continues the discussion about initial questions for your potential product. What would a clear advantage look like? Efficacy Safety Adherence Convenience

What is your product: Part 2 - Episode 08

Mar 23rd, 2021 11m 41s

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart continues the discussion about initial questions for your potential product. Today we explore: Mechanism of action Regulatory issuesPotential market

What is your product: Part 1 - Episode 07

Mar 16th, 2021 14m 14s

In this episode of Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart continues the discussion of how to evaluate a new startup. Let’s consider some important questions that will provide an initial assessment of your potential startup and help you know whether

The offer - Episode 06

Mar 9th, 2021 17m 5s

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart begins the important topic of learning how to analyze your potential investment! To assess a startup you must receive an offer to evaluate. Your response to this offer is quite important

Invest in what you know - Episode 05

Mar 2nd, 2021 11m 10s

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart asks the important question - Do you invest in an area of expertise you are familiar or for which you have no experience?

Startup investing verses the rest - Episode 04

Feb 22nd, 2021 15m 8s

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart compares the major points of startup investing to the other types of investing.

What makes a startup investor - Episode 03

Feb 16th, 2021 9m 12s

The next obvious question is, what does it take to be a startup investor, and do you have those qualities?There exist many important characteristics that the startup investor should possess. The following list will help you begin to understand

What is a startup - Episode 02

Feb 8th, 2021 15m 39s

Episode 02 from the Startup Investor Guru podcast - What is a startup? Your host, Dr. William C. Stewart, will discuss different types of startups.

Introduction - Episode 01

Jan 29th, 2021 10m 48s

This is an introduction to the Startup Investor Guru podcast. Your host, Dr. William C. Stewart, will teach you to evaluate new companies to improve your chances of earning a handsome profit.

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