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Build Predictable Startup Models by Forming an Agency

ReadWriteStart

It provides the freedom to partner with entrepreneurs and reduce the costs of agency work in exchange for equity in their startup. Being able to hire talented professionals remains a difficult proposition in the current job market, especially when sourcing experienced developers, designers, and project managers.

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Free Startup Docs: How Much Equity Should Advisors Get?

techcrunch.com

Having to invent ad hoc terms to work together, negotiating terms, and throwing money into hiring lawyers can really hamstring the formation of productive founder-advisor relationships — something that can really make or break a startup in its early stages. Follow @TechCrunch. 2011 Holiday. Gift Guide. Crunchboard.

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@altgate » Blog Archive » Outsourcing For Startups

Altgate

The presentation was on outsourcing generally, not just software engineering and the audience was very early stage companies (some yet to be founded). The presentation was on outsourcing generally, not just software engineering and the audience was very early stage companies (some yet to be founded).

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Boston Tech Community, Sept 2011

Rob Go

Capitalize - Regular pitch events where early stage companies get direct feedback from local VC’s. No cost, not formal strings attached. Higher cost, but great facility. Extension Engine - Software engineering and design. Scaling Companies To Watch (ie: probably hiring). Invite only.

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How To Find A Programmer To Build Your Startup Idea

socialmatchbox.com

If you post up an ad to an online job board asking for someone to join your very high risk early stage startup company the odds of getting someone who decent are slim to none. If you have a friend who is a recruiter then ask them to tell you what they recommend that will not cost anything. Be sure to post your opportunity here.

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Lead Developer to CTO at a Startup

SoCal CTO

I also recognize that while I am the first technologist on the team, I will not by any means be the last and I'm hoping that subsequent hires will be people I consider brighter and more talented than myself. I've previously addressed the role of a CTO in early-stages in my post Startup CTO or Developer. What options do we have?

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Flexible VCs With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing

David Teten

VI: Revenue-based financing: The next step for private equity and early-stage investment. Versatile has built out a suite of no-cost portfolio acceleration services to help its companies succeed. in idea-stage and side-hustle founders using a Convertible Income Share Agreement, or CISA. Details here.

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