So You Think Your Python Startup Is Worth $10 Million

Explore a conference talk that delves into the valuation process of Python startups and consulting businesses. Learn about metrics, risk assessment, and code analysis techniques used in due diligence. Discover how to improve your company's valuation for investment rounds or acquisitions. Gain insights from a Python industry veteran's 15+ years of experience and recent consulting project. Understand the importance of well-designed code, database structures, and addressing risk factors. Examine topics such as code metrics, documentation, testing, effort estimation models, and software quality assessment. Acquire practical advice on adding value to your Python-based business and preparing for financial evaluations.

Intro
Agenda
Assigning a value
Addressing risks
Valuation process
Soft factors
Interview
Code metrics
Lines of code
Inline documentation
Decision notes
Endtoend tests
Kokomo model
Effort model
Add value model
Add effort model
Software Sharp
How to add value
Summary
Code quality
Kokomo model alternative
Risk buffer
Tracking the company
How did you evaluate the company
What would you have done differently