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How to Flip Your Startup in 5 Steps

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The idea is to build a hit that would make the founder(s) an appealing and quick talent acquisition (sometimes referred to as an acq-hire). Lastly, large companies that seek new talent will likely hire promising individuals through a small exit. All these factors combined make it more likely for a single coder to create a one-time hit.

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Get Inside the Mind of an Angel Investor

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On the matter of founders, we agreed that having a sole founder (and then hiring the really smart people) creates a more stable environment than a 50/50 partnership. He’ll usually go first because oftentimes he receives a deal flow through a friend who’s already committed. Also, remember that the journey is the reward.