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Hockey Stick Growth

A revenue growth curve showing slow start then rapid vertical acceleration

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Incubator

A program providing workspace and resources for very early-stage startups

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IPO (Initial Public Offering)

A company's first sale of shares to the general public

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Lead Investor

The main venture capital firm setting the terms and valuation

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Liquidation Preference

The clause determining who gets paid first when the company sells

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LTV (Lifetime Value)

The total revenue a single customer is expected to generate

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MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue)

The predictable revenue generated by subscriptions in a single month

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MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

A basic product version used to gather early customer feedback

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NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)

A legal contract protecting confidential information shared between parties

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Option Pool

Shares reserved for future employees, reducing founder equity early on

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Pivot

A structured course correction based on validated learning and data

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Post-Money Evaluation

The company's value immediately after an investment is made

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