Author Profile
Richard Harroch
Biography
Richard D. Harroch is a Senior Advisor to CEOs, management teams, and Boards of Directors. He is an expert on M&A, venture capital, startups, and business contracts. He was the Managing Director and Global Head of M&A at VantagePoint Capital Partners, a venture capital fund in the San Francisco area. His focus is on internet, digital media, AI and technology companies. He was the founder of several Internet companies. His articles have appeared online in Forbes, Fortune, MSN, Yahoo, Fox Business and AllBusiness.com. Richard is the author of several books on startups and entrepreneurship as well as the co-author of Poker for Dummies and a Wall Street Journal-bestselling book on small business. He is the co-author of a 1,500-page book published by Bloomberg on mergers and acquisitions of privately held companies. He was also a corporate and M&A partner at the international law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. He has been involved in over 200 M&A transactions and 250 startup financings. He can be reached through LinkedIn.
ARTICLES BY Richard Harroch
How Can I Prepare for a Job Interview? 10 Essential Steps
Your resume got noticed and you’ve landed a job interview—congratulations! But in order to shine, careful preparation beforehand is essential.
Why Your Internet Domain Name Is Valuable Real Estate for Your Business
A new type of internet real estate, called “exact match” domain names, imply a powerful brand and have become critical to brands and emerging companies.
Will I Get Severance Pay? What You Need to Know About Severance Agreements
If you are being laid off from your job, it’s important to understand severance agreements and what severance pay you may be entitled to.
99 Inspirational Quotes for Entrepreneurs
To help you navigate the highs and lows of starting your own business, we've gathered some of our favorite words of wisdom.
17 Pieces of Advice to Entrepreneurs Starting a Business
Starting a new business can be a daunting task. Before you make your dream of business ownership a reality, be sure you understand these important issues.
How Do Employee Stock Options Work at a Startup?
Stock option plans are a popular method of attracting, motivating, and retaining employees to your startup, especially when you're unable to pay high salaries.
What Is the Cost of Incorporating a Business?
There are a number of steps that must be taken to incorporate a business, most with associated fees or costs.
12 Side Hustle Ideas (and AI Tools That Can Help)
We've curated twelve creative side hustle ideas, each with real potential to bring in extra cash and maybe even become something bigger.
