The Next Web
OCTOBER 7, 2013
They were referring to non-founder engineers, most commonly the first hire for technology businesses. However, at the very early stage, they are taking as much risk with their future as the founders. A reason might be that negotiation techniques are not a part of their training. Cap tables sound intimidating.
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 22, 2010
You’ll need to hire and retain talen to grow your company. The more senior members you have (say you already have a CEO, CTO, VP marketing, VP Biz Dev, VP Products) then the less options you’ll need and vice versa. But this example above is all entrepreneur math, not the VC’s. That’s normal. This is a shame.
David Teten
OCTOBER 1, 2015
I recently joined CoVenture , an early-stage venture capital firm that develops products and invests cash in exchange for equity. I did so, in part, because I deeply believe your premise: technical talent is harder to find than capital. Entrepreneurs should then use that to raise their next round.
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