Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2015

Thus, options don’t “pay the mortgage” today, so to speak. Unless you have a sizable nest egg, or a working spouse with an income to support you, I would recommend that you consider any stock options as a “potential bonus,” rather than a key part of your compensation for joining a startup. 7% Product Manager,2 -.3%

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2014

Yet every entrepreneur I meet wants to talk about the idea, and rarely mentions the team. Thus I was happy to see a new book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation. dream team entrepreneur startup technical'

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Yet every entrepreneur I meet wants to talk about the idea, and rarely mentions the team. Thus I was happily surprised when I found the classic book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2013

If you are an entrepreneur for the first time, or entering a new business area, it’s usually worth your time to assemble an Advisory Board of two or three executives who have travelled that road before. Here are some tips on using your advisory board effectively: Select people who complement your experience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

If you are a new entrepreneur, or entering a new business area, it’s always worth your time to assemble an Advisory Board of two or three executives who have travelled that road before. Here are some tips on finding and using your advisory board effectively: Select people who complement your experience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Yet every entrepreneur I meet wants to talk about the idea, and rarely mentions the team. Thus I was happy to see a recent book, “ The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide ,” by Bernd Schoner, PhD, and cofounder of ThingMagic, which leans heavily on the people side of the equation.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

If you are a new entrepreneur, or entering a new business area, it’s always worth your time to assemble an Advisory Board of two or three executives who have travelled that road before. Here are some tips on finding and using your advisory board effectively: Select people who complement your experience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2017

Thus, options don’t “pay the mortgage” today, so to speak. Unless you have a sizable nest egg, or a working spouse with an income to support you, I would recommend that you consider any stock options as a “potential bonus,” rather than a key part of your compensation for joining a startup. 7% Product Manager,2 -.3%

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2011

Thus, stock doesn’t “pay the mortgage” today, so to speak. Unless you have a sizable nest egg, or a working spouse with an income to support you, I would recommend that you consider any stock options as a “bonus,” rather than a key part of your compensation for joining a startup. Advisory Board Member, 1% Senior Engineer,3 -.7%

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Hunter Walker

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Even when putting together our Entrepreneur Advisory Board we looked for folks who built not just amazing businesses but strong cores. Believes in the ultimate vision of this company and why we’re here, not just the potential lottery ticket of stock options. Me : Awesome.

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Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I urge all entrepreneurs to consult and develop a good working relationship with a qualified startup lawyer. Advisory board agreements. Caveat entrepreneur ! I’m reluctant to give legalistic disclaimers, but in this instance, I do need to emphasize that the material in this article is legal information , not legal advice.

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Small Business Force

JANUARY 1, 2012

Because of this, for the entrepreneur, oftentimes, keeping things in perspective is extraordinarily difficult. Or, it could be something more formal like an advisory board made up of individuals who bring to your business both small business experience and/or functional expertise that you lack. Not the point. He's been there.

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thinkspace.com

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Equity for Board of Directors and Advisory Board. Typically for an Advisory Board it ranges from 1/10th of percent to 1/2% and for Board of Directors from 1/2% to 2%. Are there other tools that you’ve used that you think would be helpful to share with other entrepreneurs and founders?

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thestartuplawyer.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Entrepreneurs often believe their startup company faces legal threats from only external sources. Even so, I believe the negative experience can end up producing a better entrepreneur if he or she applies lessons learned to current and future startups. He obviously never launched a startup and got shafted by a co-founder.

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venturehacks.com

MARCH 21, 2008

Normal advisors are also assembled by naive entrepreneurs who think the mere presence of an advisory board will create social proof and help them raise money. But investors don’t take these mock advisory boards seriously. SKMurphy » Common Questions about Advisory Boards - Jun 2, 2009 [.]

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Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

My purpose since the beginning has been to help entrepreneurs, especially those based in Austin, as well as to clarify and solidify my own learnings. Lucky7 is named after my mom , who was an amazing woman and entrepreneur herself. As a result, I have a very active and engaged data.world Advisory Board and investor base.

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