thestartuplawyer.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

I think you'll have trouble developing your idea without bringing on people, probably as co-founders. Even if you are able to do so w/o bringing these skill people on, potential investors will likely ding you since you can't implement the idea (even if already 'developed').

Cofounder 40

Cofounder Founder Preferred Stock Startup 40

betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

I firmly believe that in this age where the product development life-cycle is so short and user feedback comes so quickly, you will know within a year whether you are focusing on a worthwhile one thing. That means if you’re taking money with a $5M post-money valuation, the expectation is that you are building for a minimum $50M exit. $10M

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Technology Software Review Valuation 108

betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Use a bug tracking system and religiously manage development action items from it. . Use them as a sounding board for corporate development issues. Advisory boards never amount to much. It’s easier for many people (especially developers) to post a status update than to write an email.

Post-Money Valuation 92

Post-Money Valuation Valuation Dilution Advisory Board 92