The Equity Equation. As this nuclear winter of venture hacks continues, I thought you might enjoy our thoughts on Paul Graham’s The Equity Equation. ” Read the rest of The Equity Equation first; it is great. You have to pay market rates regardless of the equity equation. Venture Hacks Good advice for startups. MORE >>

Techventure 2011 – one of Asia’s topmost events for the venture capital community to engage with the latest technology entrepreneurs organized by Asiasons WFG and presented by National Research Foundation (NRF) and Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SVCA) – will celebrate its 15th year on October 13 and 14. MORE >>

startup incubator is a company, university, or other organization which provides resources for equity to nurture young companies, helping them to survive and grow during the startup period when they are most vulnerable. If you don't know any “high net worth” individuals, use your advisors to find them. Bartering services for equity. MORE >>

Bootstrapping avoids all the cost, pain, and distractions of finding angels or VCs, and allows you to keep control and all your hard-earned equity for yourself. Take little to no net profit. When someone asks me for the best way to fund a startup, I always say bootstrap it, meaning fund it yourself and grow organically. Do it yourself. MORE >>

It outlines key points of agreement between founders around IP ownership, equity ownership, vesting, etc. The number of separate documents may vary but they fall into two categories: Those related to equity, typically a restricted stock purchase agreement (RSPA) and associated escrow and other agreements. This isn’t just CYA. Employee. MORE >>