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Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 1, 2023
So, the first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity is that person worth? Just because it was your idea doesn’t mean you “deserve” 90% of the equity. The value in a startup is all about tangible results, so I see no equity value in the idea alone. Amount of venture funding provided.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 9, 2020
So the first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity is that person worth? Just because it was your idea doesn’t mean you “deserve” 90% of the equity. The value in a startup is all about tangible results, so I see no equity value in the idea alone. Level of responsibility and time allocated.
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Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
So the first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity is that person worth? Just because it was your idea doesn’t mean you “deserve” 90% of the equity. The value in a startup is all about tangible results, so I see no equity value in the idea alone. Level of responsibility and time allocated.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 24, 2016
So the first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity is that person worth? Just because it was your idea doesn’t mean you “deserve” 90% of the equity. The value in a startup is all about tangible results, so I see no equity value in the idea alone. Level of responsibility and time allocated.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
I recently wrote a post about why I didn’t think early-stage startups should have COOs. “I need somebody to run operations.&# I never said you shouldn’t have a VP of Operations. One great solution I see is to hire an outstanding CFO who runs both. .&# Dilute your cash, equity or both.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 4, 2014
The first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity is that person worth? Just because it was your idea doesn’t mean you “deserve” 90 percent of the equity. The value in a startup is all about tangible results, so there is no equity value in the idea alone. Level of responsibility and time allocated.
www.entrepreneur.com
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
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