PinnedAvik AsharinDataDrivenInvestorEmployee Stock Options — A Short GuideI was having a conversation with a good friend turned founder recently and one of the topics that had her worrying was her Employee Stock…Feb 21, 2021Feb 21, 2021
PinnedAvik AsharThe Dollar, Rupee and Yuan walked into a bar….💸 Let’s start with a bit of condensed history (stating facts, no political positions here). Post the 1st world war, the world was in a…Apr 3, 2023Apr 3, 2023
Avik AsharMy Musings on Raising & Ramen ProfitabilityThings they should teach you in school (but don’t!)Jun 27Jun 27
Avik AsharShow Me The Incentive!“Show me the incentive and I will show you the outcome” — Charlie Munger’s quote was relevant back in 1995 and continues to be equally…Jun 11Jun 11
Avik AsharLegal-ese for StartupsI recently wrote a post about the importance of Reserved Matters (also called Affirmative Rights), and folks asked a few questions about…May 31May 31
Avik AsharA lengthy discourse on Fundraising (suitable for ages 6 and up)First off, a bit on how VC funds work:Aug 16, 2023Aug 16, 2023
Avik Ashar(Un)Sexy BusinessMy second job (and the real start to my career) was an amazing opportunity, when one of my best friends offered me the chance to help him…Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
Avik AsharPutting Out FiresAt some point (practically every week if you’re in a startup) you will be called upon to firefight. This thankfully doesn’t involve…Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 2021
