Startup Glossary

A Virtual Marketplace is an online platform where goods and services are exchanged between third parties, providing wide exposure to businesses.

Virtual Mentorship involves guidance and support provided to entrepreneurs and startups through digital means, including video calls, email, and messaging platforms.

A Virtual Team operates remotely, often in various global locations, working toward common business objectives through digital communication.

Visibility Enhancement refers to strategies and efforts aimed at increasing a startup’s presence and awareness in the market, often through marketing and public relations efforts.

A Visibility Strategy is a plan to increase the awareness and profile of a startup or product, employing various marketing and communication channels.

Vision Alignment involves ensuring that all members of an organization understand and are committed to its vision, ensuring cohesive efforts towards achieving long-term goals.

Vision Execution is the process of implementing strategic actions and initiatives to realize an organization`s vision, involving detailed planning and consistent effort.

A Vision Statement is a declaration of an organization`s objectives, intended to guide its internal decision-making.

Visionary Investing is the practice of investing in startups with the potential to significantly impact their industry or society, focusing on long-term growth and innovation.

Visionary Leadership refers to a leadership style that is characterized by a clear vision of the future and the ability to communicate it to others.

Voice of Customer is a term used to describe the in-depth process of capturing customers` expectations, preferences, and aversions, critical for product development and customer satisfaction.

In the context of startup finance, Volatility refers to the degree of variation of a trading price series over time, indicating the risk associated with a company`s stock.

Voluntary Compliance in the startup context refers to willingly adhering to legal, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements without external enforcement.

Voluntary Liquidation is the process of dissolving a company with the agreement of its shareholders, distributing its assets to claimants.

Volunteer Engagement is the process of strategically using volunteer talent to further a startup`s goals, maximizing the mutual benefit and impact of volunteer efforts.

A Volunteer Network in the startup context refers to a group of individuals who voluntarily contribute their time, skills, or resources to support the startup`s goals and activities.

A Voting Agreement is a contract among shareholders to vote their shares in a certain manner, often used to secure control or influence over company decisions.

Voting Rights are the rights of shareholders to vote on company matters, such as electing the board of directors, at annual or special meetings.

A Vulnerability Assessment is an examination of the potential risks and vulnerabilities a startup may face in its operations or business model.

Vulnerability Management is the continuous process of identifying, classifying, prioritizing, remediating, and mitigating software vulnerabilities in startups.