femgineer.com

JULY 18, 2010

Sweat equity or salary? I couldn’t sleep this last night b/c of an idea I kept developing in my head, but without any programming experience, I am pretty much going nowhere! Hopefully I’ll be able to effectively recruit some engineers!

Engineer 41

Engineer Software Review Startup Technical Review 41

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Employee ownership gives these entrepreneurs this autonomy as well as equity in the startup! The first iPhone came out in 2007 but didn’t make its way mainstream until 2010, when apps were released for purchase on iTunes. Innovation Centers. Now it’s one of the most used social media sites in the world.

Startup 127

Startup Social Media Global Incubator 127

Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

– The Torch Program. In size, scale and commercial results China’s Torch Program from MOST (the Ministry of Science and Technology) is the most successful entrepreneurial program in the world. government’s SBIR and STTR programs. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters.

Programming 278

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 278

www.readwriteweb.com

OCTOBER 7, 2007

But when done well it can really help get a company going fast, professionally and without the founders having to give up much (if any) equity - or bankrupting themselves. The founders may believe they are onto such a good idea that they don’t want to give up any equity. Posted by: Matt | September 10, 2007 4:46 AM Good read but.

Bootstrapping 41

Bootstrapping Offshore Startup EC2 41

dondodge.typepad.com

JANUARY 15, 2011

Community is more powerful than money or technology » August 11, 2007 How much equity for investors and employees? How much equity should I give up? How much equity should I grant to early employees? No loss of equity, at least until they convert at Series A. How much equity should be given to employees?

Equity 40

Equity Employee Dilution Valuation 40

Pascal's View

SEPTEMBER 5, 2010

Mannie and I share a strong interest in research in the field of venture capital and private equity. This textbook combines the strength of my Silicon Valley experiences as a venture capitalist and Mannie’s research as a professor, and it will help strengthen Chinese college-education programs in this particular field.

Venture Capital 44

Venture Capital China Technical Review Due Diligence 44

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

I became a VC 12 years ago in 2007 when the pace of deals was much slower. So if you called for a phone upgrade but didn’t close we help the phone company retarget you on Facebook or if you called with a product complaint we can feed you into the customer’s retention marketing program.

IP 223

IP Intellectual Property IRR Cofounder 223

Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

– The Torch Program. In size, scale and commercial results China’s Torch Program from MOST (the Ministry of Science and Technology) is the most successful entrepreneurial program in the world. government’s SBIR and STTR programs. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters.

Programming 170

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 170

Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

They’re looking to be paid properly in the context of the overall salary structure, including cash, benefits, and equity, and to be paid commensurate with performance. From time immemorial, or at least since programming became a profession, the creation of software has been a magical journey.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Software Review Cap Table Securities and Exchange Commission 48

www.lanceglasser.com

MAY 13, 2012

Customer Equity. Glasser 2007-2012. Part of making sure one has the best technology involves reviewing programs and challenging teams. Queuing theory and product development. A Model for Return on Engineering Expenses. The Essential Product Investigation Phase Gate. So you want to ship the product early? General Management.

CTO 40

CTO CTO Hire Technical Review Architecture 40

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2010

Michael is a very accomplished corporate executive in his own right having run Sega Gameworks and helped IPO EuroDisney as well as having been on the founding team of DreamWorks SKG (where he helped them raise their first $900 million in equity). Allows customers to select potential inventory through Be the Buyer program. TechCrunch.

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IPO Venture Capital Private Placement Cofounder 242

Ben's Blog

APRIL 7, 2021

Corporate incentives: Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957 developed a broad-based equity incentive compensation program known as stock options. Over time, the concept of broad-based equity ownership has become characteristic of most tech companies and embedded in Silicon Valley startup culture very early on. Venture capital.

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Silicon Valley Non-Compete San Francisco Government 36

Growthink Blog

AUGUST 6, 2012

The entire fabric of the our "way of life" - from tax receipts to pay for government social programs, schools, and national defense - to the sense that the lives of our children will be better than ours is dependent on a society that creates LOTS of good jobs for those that want to work and are willing to work hard.

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.Net Africa America Government 93

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 22, 2009

If you assume a 20% cost of capital (typical for equity, debt is generally cheaper), then getting an upfront payment for one additional year on a $10k MRR contract saves you $24k. ► 2007. (10). Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. Accelerating bonuses for upfront cash payment depends on your cost of capital.

Software Review 91

Software Review Clawback Sales Salary 91

ConversionXL

JULY 29, 2015

Equity-based – Equity returns (e.g., In the official program, publicize the names of donors based on their donation amount: High Donations : Executive Producers. Harms (2007) found that economic value was one of the strongest motivators for crowdfunding supporters. Reward-based – Non-financial rewards (e.g.,

Campaign 48

Campaign Reputation Metrics Naming 48

viniciusvacanti.com

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

If I had to go all the way back to 2007 when I left my wall street job, I would have done this option. I do believe the only reason the developers were willing to work for some equity is because they became friends with us at Hackers and Founders, so that part worked. Learning programming is hard to do alone.

Cofounder 43

Cofounder Technical Cofounder Founder Ruby 43

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

Mr. Parekh started his career at Goldman Sachs, developing the firm’s equities business in the Middle East, with high net worth family offices and sovereign wealth funds. Panel 2 – How Social Investing is Disrupting Investments in Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, and Other Alternatives. Tuesday, Jan 17th, 2012.

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Technical Review Technology North Carolina Switzerland 128

David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

It might appear that origination is becoming much easier because of new tools like AngelList and the SEC moving toward adoption of rules that will allow equity based crowdfunding. We published the full report in the Journal of Private Equity ; it’s now the #2-most viewed article in the Journal’s history.

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Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Equity 114

www.startupnorth.ca

OCTOBER 23, 2010

The Adventure of a Lifetime 17 Pithy Insights for Startup Founders 17 Pithy Insights for Startup Employees Venture Hacks > Hiring Venture Hacks > Employees Venture Hacks > The Option Pool Shuffle Paul Graham > The Equity Equation [link] boris It's important to note that those options grants are AFTER a Series A funding.

Employee 41

Employee Founder Salary Equity 41

www.mint.com

MARCH 9, 2010

So also ask if they have a feedback program, or a referral program, and what they’ve heard back. Lots of people join start-ups for equity, minimal (if any) salaries, in the hopes that their dedication and hard work will propel the company forward into something great. No customers no sales, no startup. All Rights Reserved.

Software Review 68

Software Review Startup Post-Money Valuation Technical Review 68

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

If my math is correct, this is approximately a 31% IRR, which has to beat individual angel investments on aggregate and venture capital returns over the period of the study (1990-2007). There needs to be enough equity to go around for founders, early investors, later investors, and employees. Back to the panel. Help, please.

Pre-Money Valuation 28

Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Back in 2007 when I wrote my book Becoming Your Own Boss in 12 Months the first time, I started calling myself America’s number one small business expert all the way back in 2007. Get to zero debt, figure out how much capital you can access; your savings, home equity, 401K, crowdfunding is now an option out there.

Social Media 60

Social Media Small Business Software Review Technical Review 60

The Next Web

OCTOBER 3, 2012

In 2007, Paul Graham gave a variety of causes for startup death in How Not To Die. No Bootstrapping Plan : Many startups that come out of an accelerator program (such as YCombinator, Dreamit, or TechStars) simply do not get funding. Note: I’m not talking about equity.

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Cofounder Technical Cofounder Technical Review Software Review 155

YoungUpstarts

MAY 1, 2017

You can also tap communities like Kiva.org’s Kiva Zip program. If you are asking others, especially strangers, to give you lots of money, don’t be surprised that they’ll want to see equity financing documents. The most important take-away: when an investor indicates their interest, have your equity financing documents ready.

Equity 145

Equity Finance Angel Investor Bootstrapping 145

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

The Right Way to Grant Equity to Your Employees - crowdspring.co/1bCrvce. Tech hubs have better inequality performance since 2007 than other large cities. The Right Way to Grant Equity to Your Employees – crowdspring.co/1bCrvce. The Best Free Fonts for Coding & Programming - crowdspring.co/1nHghTB. 1oIbZ1o.

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

I’m learning how to program. Has anyone found a referral program system that works great to generate new customers? Ideally you can pay them based + equity so that you’ll get their attention and focus on the project. If you want to build an APP, but have no programming skills, where is the best place to start?

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44

venturehacks.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Breakups are hard If you’re going to fall out with your co-founder, do it early, recover the equity into the option pool to keep the company going, and recruit someone else great to fill the missing slot. Can the programming be outsourced and really get the end-product you’re looking for? Build in founder vesting (a.k.a.

Cofounder 101

Cofounder Founder Technical Cofounder Technical Review 101

www.singlefounder.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Look no further than the requirements of applying to the Y Combinator program for proof of this. There’s a missing myth #0: “If my company is successful and I’m making a good salary and my equity is worth millions, I will be happy.&# Venture capitalists seem to further this idea. I certainly understand the mentality.

Software Review 40

Software Review Software Startup Massachusetts 40

venturehacks.com

MARCH 21, 2008

Most of their companies would probably give 6% of their shares to YC for free, just to participate in the program. If your company hasn’t raised a Series A, increase the advisor’s equity by roughly 30%-50% to account for dilution from seed investors, Series A investors, option pools, swimming pools, and the like.

Advisory Board 44

Advisory Board Cap Table Vesting Equity 44

Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

He sold the majority interest in iAutomation in 2007 to the #1 private equity firm in their space after a successful auction process that left them picking from 6 bidders. Also offers an adviser program for CPAs, bookkeepers and business coaches. automation.com through $80M in sales. Emma’s Websites. Corporate Partners.

Australia 60

Australia Private Equity .Net Equity 60

Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

He sold the majority interest in iAutomation in 2007 to the #1 private equity firm in their space after a successful auction process that left them picking from 6 bidders. Also offers an adviser program for CPAs, bookkeepers and business coaches. automation.com through $80M in sales. Emma’s Websites. Corporate Partners.

Australia 60

Australia Private Equity .Net Video 60

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 21, 2020

The first time I ever met Dave Moore was 2007. But he’s the only guy here that was here as a player when I got here and he made his debut in 2007. It gives me no equity to try to push on things that I’m not going to get an answer to. I mean, one who puts vocally puts culture out there ahead of a lot of those.

Kansas City 41

Kansas City Kansas St. Louis Leadership 41

Life Beyond Code

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

1M/1M Program has a bold mission. I had an opportunity to catchup with Sramana and we talked about the program. Once the $1 million revenue milestone is crossed, entrepreneurs find it easier to find additional customers, manage working capital, and access funding, whether it is credit or equity.

Programming 116

Programming Silicon Valley Bootstrapping Technical Review 116

techcrunch.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Convertible Equity, A Better Alternative To Convertible Debt? From 2004 to 2007, she helped lead Congresswoman Carloyn Maloney’s community outreach and relations efforts in New York City. As a refresher, a convertible note is a loan that automatically converts into equity upon the closing of a Series A round of financing.

Equity 87

Equity San Francisco Technical Review Angel Investor 87

Transformify

MARCH 4, 2018

KNF&T specializes in diversity search, is a certified Supplier Diversity Office, and has been awarded by Banker & Tradesman for their executive search and temporary staffing programs. Founded in the 80s, The Execu Search Group has a niche clientele consisting of private equity funds and, venture capital companies, and hedge funds.

Hiring 61

Hiring Finder Canada Australia 61

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

MNCs that have so far taken advantage of this program include: GE, Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Merck, BT, Coca Cola, and others. Founded in 2007, Percello provides innovative and customized solutions that address the key business and technological challenges of equipment vendors in the emerging Femtocell market.

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Bandwidth Framework Forecast 80

VC Cafe

JULY 20, 2010

D eloitte Touche in Israel produces a Venture Capital and Private Equity survey every other quarter in an attempt to identify trends within the venture capital arena, give a summary of VC expectations of the Israeli VC community for the next six to twelve months.

Mezzanine 92

Mezzanine Venture Capital IPO 92