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Should You Co-Found Your Company With a Software Development Shop (2 of 2)?

David Teten

I’ve talked with a number of software development shops who are eager to get into the business of cofounding companies, i.e., getting product revenue and equity instead of just consulting revenue. on top of that often results in conversations and incentives that are difficult to overcome, especially early on in a company.

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How to value your company for sale (Part 2)

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

The conversation went like this: HIM: They offered me $X, but I wonder whether I could make the same money if I just kept the company. ME: Of course getting tied up with that might distract you from other growth opportunities, and sometimes buyers don’t like that you’re dependent on another company for revenue. ME: How so?

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