Marshall accepts a limited number of speaking, training and advisory engagements each year, on a select basis. He helps founders, investors, and industry leaders understand and navigate the venture debt ecosystem.
Topics include:
Founder’s Guide to Capital Stacks: Balancing equity, debt, and alternative funding sources.
The Hidden Costs of Venture Debt: Warrants, covenants, and dilution traps.
When (and When Not) to Use Venture Debt: Timing, stages, and red flags.
The Evolution of Innovation Banking: From Comdisco to SVB to today’s emerging players.
Raising Capital in a Down Market: How debt strategies shift when equity dries up.
What VCs Don’t Tell You About Venture Debt: Aligning incentives with your investors.
Risk Management for Founders: Avoiding defaults and protecting personal credibility.
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