Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 9, 2020
The CTO of many technical startups was the original founder. Of course, all co-founders need to remember that allocated percentages will be diluted as angel and VC investors are brought in. Keep your wits about you to make sure that dilution is done equitably and evenly. But don’t get greedy. Martin Zwilling.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 1, 2023
I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a cofounder or two. Giving a cofounder a salary won’t get you the “fire in the belly” you want. Each cofounder should get equity for value, based on these key variables: Lived a key role in a previous startup.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 6, 2021
In reality, too many choices actually dilutes customer interest in your existing market, and makes your job of production, marketing, and support much more complex. New entrepreneurs, especially technical ones, are excited by early adopters, and tend to focus on their feedback, which will always suggest more product features and options.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 4, 2014
The CTO of many technical startups was the original founder. Of course, all co-founders need to remember that allocated percentages will be diluted as angel and venture capital investors are brought in. Keep your wits about you to make sure that dilution is done equitably and evenly. But don’t get greedy.
The Next Web
OCTOBER 10, 2013
Two more entrepreneurial ventures later, Gleb cofounded online backup provider Backblaze to help consumers affordably, automatically, and safely back up their data. What are the pros and cons of starting a business alone versus with cofounders? The required number of cofounders for success is: “Zero” – You don’t need a cofounder.
Feld Thoughts
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Jane and Dick, our fearless cofounders of SayAhh, have set up an accounting system and created their first set of financial statements. This week they set out to create their cap table and hire a CTO. Jane and Dick want to bring in their friend Praveena as CTO, but they don’t know how to structure the compensation.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
The CTO of many technical startups was the original founder. Of course, all co-founders need to remember that allocated percentages will be diluted as angel and VC investors are brought in. Keep your wits about you to make sure that dilution is done equitably and evenly. But don’t get greedy. Martin Zwilling.
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