Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Local I feel strongly that you should consider hiring an independent that is local to you. That’s why hiring somebody with some startup experience can really help. About a decade ago I witessed a board where a former partner of mine and the founding team were at odds over how to run the company. Yes, this is a thing.

Warrant 187

Warrant LP Cofounder Founder 187

Babbling VC

JANUARY 7, 2011

Conversely you could blame the LP's (limited partners: the investors in venture funds) and say they are the one's not risking it enough. Even if they enter with a low 2 or 3 million round, they are easily able to scale the business quickly with additional capital. What does this all boil down to? Well, it's a matter of talent.

Finance 76

Finance LP Europe Valuation 76

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Many of these businesses were what First Round Capital called FNACs (features, not companies – this acronym has always stuck with me). I’m not even talking about your 12-page Powerpoint presentation that you need to raise venture capital or to talk with potential biz dev partners. portfolios.

Business Plan 334

Business Plan AJAX Venture Capital Technical Review 334

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 19, 2015

As an industry we need to pay attention to those who are struggling as they build their startups and make sure we pay as much attention to the mental stresses of the job as we do to the business challenges like shipping product, hiring staff and raising money.

Houston 150

Houston Vesting Founder Capital Call 150

thestartuplawyer.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Your Business Partner Closer,&# was a reformatted version of a blog post titled “Keep Your Startup Co-Founder Closer&# which appeared in Ryan Roberts PC’s blog for startups and entrepreneurs, The Startup [.] Who must be a co founder and who can remain a hired principal? I am the idea guy, but I am the only guy right now.

Cofounder 40

Cofounder Founder Preferred Stock Startup 40