Lexicon of Entrepreneurship Terminology

Speak the Language of Startup Success with Lexicon of Entrepreneurship Terminology - The Ultimate Guide to 400 Essential Business Terms Every Founder Must KnowIn the high-stakes world of startups and business ventures, one misunderstood term can mean the difference between securing funding and losing an investor. The Lexicon of Entrepreneurship Terminology gives you complete mastery of 400 critical concepts that form the foundation of every successful business journey.This comprehensive reference covers the complete entrepreneurial spectrum:Funding & Finance Essentials:Venture capital terms (Series A/B/C, Convertible Notes, Cap Tables)Valuation methods (Pre-money, Post-money, Unicorn Valuation)Alternative funding (Crowdfunding, Angel Investors, Venture Debt)Financial metrics (Burn Rate, CAC, LTV, Runway)Business Models & Strategies:Modern frameworks (Lean Startup, Design Thinking)Revenue models (SaaS, Freemium, Subscription)Growth tactics (Growth Hacking, Viral Marketing)Pivot strategies and Business Model CanvasLegal & Operational Terms:Corporate structures (LLC, C-Corp, B-Corp)Intellectual property (Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secrets)Founder agreements (Vesting, Equity Splits)Key contracts (NDAs, SLAs, Term Sheets)Emerging Trends:Web3 and Blockchain business modelsImpact investing and ESG criteriaDigital nomad entrepreneurshipAI-powered startupsEach of the 400 alphabetically-organized terms includes:Precise, investor-ready definitionPractical business applicationCommon usage in pitches and negotiationsRelated concepts for deeper understandingPerfect For:First-time founders preparing their ventureStartup teams aligning their business vocabularyBusiness students mastering entrepreneurship conceptsCorporate innovators exploring new venturesInvestors analyzing pitch decks and term sheetsConsultants advising early-stage companiesSpecial Features:Real-world examples from famous startupsCommon pitfalls in term usageInvestor perspective on key conceptsQuick-reference formattingPart of the acclaimed Lexicon of Tech and Business series - trusted by founders worldwide for clear, authoritative terminology references. Whether you're writing your first business plan or negotiating a Series B round, this book ensures you'll always use the right terms with confidence.