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Startups: Cut the Wheat from the Chaff on Quora

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How do bootstrapped companies hire talent? How much should it cost for a bootstrapped, lean startup to incorporate (or form an LLC)? Then look after your little group, keep them updated, share cool stuff, surprise them and repay the favour by showing equal enthusiasm for their projects and ideas.

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How to pick a co-founder

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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. Geeks can always be hired. Bootstrapping Independence · A Short List of Current Reading - Dec 2, 2009 [.]

Cofounder 101