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How to Work with Lawyers at a Startup

Both Sides of the Table

When to get a lawyer - If you plan to be a venture or angel backed technology company (what I mostly write about) the best time to start meeting and getting to know lawyers is long before you ever start your company. You can’t just understand “redemption rights&# in theory. Many people start companies arse backwards.

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From Loyalty Programs To Fan Clubs, A Paradigm Shift

YoungUpstarts

Real-time points and mileage redemption appeared at the POS, first introduced over a decade ago and now going mainstream. We experimented with tap and go technology, both on cards as well as embedded in mobile phones. CRM became more sophisticated, resulting in detailed monthly statements and targeted direct marketing.

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Retirement and Redemption « Steve Blank

Steve Blank

Home Books for Startups Secret History-Bibliography Steve Blank Startup Resources Steve Blank Entries RSS | Comments RSS Categories Air Force (9) Ardent (9) Big Companies versus Startups: Durant versus Sloan (29) California Coastal Commission (3) Conservation (2) Convergent Technologies (1) Customer Development (98) Customer Development Manifesto (..)

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10 random online resources for Entrepreneurs (2010 version)

crowdSPRING Blog

We have CapitalOne Visa card which comes with a straightforward and fairly generous reward program, no annual fee, and a simple to use website with online redemption functionality. Then pay the balance off every month and you’ll see how quickly the perks add up.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Early-stage: Cofounder with engineering/ product background from top-tier university or major technology company. Technology-centric businesses. To date, has been mainly used in technology-centric businesses and impact investing. Technology-centric businesses. Minimum requirements. Clear use of proceeds and.

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How and Why You Should Validate Your App Idea Before You Build

Up and Running

The end user of the application was those who recycled, however, the recycling and reward redemption process required partnerships with recycling facilities, local businesses, and government agencies. No application and no advanced technology whatsoever. Those partners paid for a membership with Recycler Spotter.

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Flexible VCs With Structures Between Equity and Revenue-Based Investing

David Teten

Founders can repurchase up to 90% of this ownership via monthly redemption payments starting 12-36 months after investment, determined based on gross revenues and lasting up to a 3x repayment. Versatile is an aggressive user of technology internally to manage the firm and make better investments. . redemption, revenue share, etc.)

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