Common Stock Entrepreneur Hiring Startup 
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Capital investments are like gasoline on a startup business’s metaphorical fire. They allow you to hire more people, purchase new technology, and establish new business connections, among many other benefits. If you’re like most startup CEOs, your startup has been your personal fiefdom and baby. Consequently, he passed.
Up and Running
AUGUST 17, 2015
As I read stories of college dropouts who had successfully sold tech companies, or entrepreneurs with innovative ideas who made it big on Shark Tank, it became clear that there was no set path to startup success. C Corp versus LLC, non-competes, liquidation preferences, preferred versus common stock, and so on).
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Scott Edward Walker
SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
Introduction This post was originally part of the “ Ask the Attorney ” series I am writing for VentureBeat (one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs). And please don’t tell us to hire a lawyer.) This is a particular concern if the startup is in the same space as a founder’s prior employer. Vesting Restrictions.
Startup Lessons Learned
AUGUST 26, 2009
Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Building a new startup hub Last week, I had a unique opportunity to spend some time in Boulder at the behest of TechStars. It was a great experience to see a relatively new startup hub in action - and thriving. Their model looks like a key ingredient in the startup brew there.
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 22, 2010
And for some strange reason entrepreneurs didn’t share this information. I’ve started from day one trying to build total transparency into my process with entrepreneurs. This starts with understanding how VCs and entrepreneurs often see valuation differently. Back then VentureHacks didn’t exist.
Up and Running
DECEMBER 1, 2015
Typically, employers that offer employees equity compensation will do so in the form of common stock, preferred stock, or stock options. This type of stock is typically given to founders and early employees with the stock value is near zero. See Also: 10 Tips for Dealing With Startup Stock Options.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 13, 2013
For the past 5 years or so Google, Facebook and a handful of tech industry giants have been quietly buying scores of early-stage startups for their talent. A couple of tech giants throw millions around in either cash (for which they have hoards) or part with some publicly traded stock. The Aqui-hire Business. Go do a startup.
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