Startup Glossary

A Quasi-Static Analysis is an assessment method that approximates dynamic systems as static for the purpose of analysis, often used in product development and engineering within startups.

A Questionnaire Survey is a research method used by startups to collect data and insights from a targeted audience about their preferences, behaviors, or perceptions, aiding in market analysis.

Queue Management is the process of managing waiting lines or queues effectively to improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, relevant in customer-facing startups.

Quick Assets are assets that can be quickly converted into cash without losing value, including cash, marketable securities, and receivables, used in calculating liquidity ratios.

The Quick Ratio, also known as the acid-test ratio, is a measure of a company`s ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, providing insight into its financial health.

A Quick Win refers to a strategy or action that produces significant results with relatively minimal effort or investment, often pursued to gain momentum or demonstrate early success in a startup.

Quid Pro Quo refers to a mutual agreement where something is given in exchange for something else, often used in negotiations to denote a fair exchange.

A Quid Pro Quo Investment refers to an investment deal where something is given in return for something else, often involving equity in exchange for capital or strategic support.

The Quiet Period refers to the time frame in which a company that is going public is restricted from making any public announcements about its financial condition to avoid influencing market conditions.

A Quintile is a statistical value dividing a data set into five equal parts, often used in economic and financial analysis to assess income distribution or performance levels.

A Quorum is the minimum number of members of a deliberative body necessary to conduct the business of that group, ensuring that decisions are made with broad support.

Quorum Requirements define the minimum number of members that must be present at a meeting or vote for the proceedings to be valid and decisions to be legally binding.

Quorum Voting is the minimum number of votes required for a decision or election to be considered valid in a meeting, ensuring decisions are made with sufficient representation.

A Quota is a fixed share or a target that a company or individual aims to achieve within a specific timeframe, often used in sales and production planning.

Quota Sampling is a sampling method where the sample is chosen to reflect the characteristics of the whole population, based on specific quotas for demographic groups.

A Quota Share is a type of reinsurance agreement in which the insurer and reinsurer share premiums and losses in proportion to a set percentage, distributing risk.

Quotation Analysis involves evaluating and comparing price quotes from different suppliers or service providers to determine the best value offer for a startup`s procurement needs.

A Quotation System is an electronic system used by securities dealers to provide price quotations for stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments to the public.

A Quote is the latest price at which a stock, commodity, or other financial instrument has traded, offering investors and traders information on market conditions.

A Quoted Company is a company whose shares are listed and traded on a stock exchange, allowing for public investment and visibility.