Startup Professionals Musings

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How Much Founder Stock Should You Offer Co-Founders?

Startup Professionals Musings

The CTO of many technical startups was the original founder. Of course, all co-founders need to remember that allocated percentages will be diluted as angel and venture capital investors are brought in. In other words, the CEO need not be top equity owner, but should be the one with the most business skill and experience.

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Entrepreneurs Need to Find the Best ‘Curators’

Startup Professionals Musings

Mark is a serial entrepreneur who is now active in the venture capital community for early-stage startups. He brings a strong technology base to the table, as a former CTO, and creator of the Lean Startup methodology. Both Sides of the Table , by Mark Suster. Lessons Learned , by Eric Ries. OnStartups , by Dharmesh Shah.

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