SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Early Employee Equity is an Art I somewhat agree with Fred Wilson in Employee Equity: How Much? For your first key hires, three, five, maybe as much as ten, you will probably not be able to use any kind of formula. Suppose the company wants to make a "profit" of 50% on the new hire mentioned above.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

A CEO who has “been there and done that” is traction, especially if teamed with a financial lead (CFO) and a product lead (CTO). These are things that can cost very little money, but go a long ways in convincing someone that you are making progress. Of course, a real contract or purchase order from a big customer is even better.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2012

A CEO who has “been there and done that” is traction, especially if teamed with a financial lead (CFO) and a product lead (CTO). These are things that can cost very little money, but go a long ways in convincing someone that you are making progress. Of course, a real contract or purchase order from a big customer is even better.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2011

A CEO who has “been there and done that” is traction, especially if teamed with a financial lead (CFO) and a product lead (CTO). These are things that can cost very little money, but go a long ways in convincing someone that you are making progress. Of course, a real contract or purchase order from a big customer is even better.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2010

A CEO who has “been there and done that” is traction, especially if teamed with a financial lead (CIO) and a product lead (CTO). These are things that can cost very little money, but go a long ways in convincing someone that you are making progress. Of course, a real contract or purchase order from a big customer is even better.

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www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Franchises Franchises Home Franchise 500 Home-Based Low Cost Top New Fast Growing Top Global Biz Opportunities Franchises for Sale Franchises A Bright Forecast for a Solar Panel Installation Franchise. What is Sweat Equity Worth? Determining how to value sweat equity is key when negotiating with investors and employees.

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OCTOBER 23, 2010

Web Startup Lessons Advice from a CTO and Entrepreneur Home About Finding a Technical Partner for Your Startup Today I received an inquiry from a student at an Ivy League university who wants to launch a web startup. How can I go about looking for a (very) good programmer willing to do this as sweat equity?

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