Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

So we're definitely changing our language a little bit, as opposed to like, we're a form, we're a survey. There is absolutely a need and a place for new business development, the typical demand gen motions, you know, to kind of Google search and all the other things that you might be doing. So brand is like, just inherently in my dna.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2010

I’m not suggesting that every startup needs a lawyer, but you should definitely pay attention, and not be afraid to consult legal counsel if any of these raise qualms for you. Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding equity.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

These include: ·       Vesting of Founder Stock. Especially in situations where the founders have a large position and are key employees, it is not uncommon for investors to request that they agree to have some portion of their holdings vest on a schedule.

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thebarefootvc

MAY 13, 2015

I burst into tears and demanded to be taken back to the comfort of our suburban home in New Jersey (I can’t even imagine my exhausted parents’ dread of the upcoming month of travel with that attitude in tow). VC’s like to say that the best entrepreneurs are the ones that have intimately experienced the problem they are solving.

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thebarefootvc

MAY 13, 2015

I burst into tears and demanded to be taken back to the comfort of our suburban home in New Jersey (I can’t even imagine my exhausted parents’ dread of the upcoming month of travel with that attitude in tow). VC’s like to say that the best entrepreneurs are the ones that have intimately experienced the problem they are solving.

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infochachkie.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Given all the demands on your time, the hours spent educating a consultant regarding your business are costly. As you definitely know from your experience at TMP many entrepreneurs can clearly leverage on the right support, but this requires an alignment of objectives. Keep up the good work. Uncle Saul. link] Luis Rivera.

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The Startup Lawyer

MARCH 11, 2010

For example, a founder stock purchase agreement is 12+ pages long because founders can, have, and will fail and/or bail on startups (hence the vesting schedule & startup repurchase option). Startup lawyers (myself definitely included) take the long-term view and want to see our clients succeed. Clients come better prepared now.

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The Startup Lawyer

MARCH 11, 2010

For example, a founder stock purchase agreement is 12+ pages long because founders can, have, and will fail and/or bail on startups (hence the vesting schedule & startup repurchase option). Startup lawyers (myself definitely included) take the long-term view and want to see our clients succeed. Clients come better prepared now.

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David Teten

MARCH 12, 2012

” - MIR Weighted Vest (~$130 on up) for providing an additional option for exercising, both at home and at the office. I’ve recently started wearing a 90-pound Mir vest at home and when running errands in my neighborhood. Using a weighted vest while working at a standing desk can be a meaningful workout.

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www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

A lawyer I asked about it said: When the company goes public, the SEC will carefully study all prior issuances of stock by the company and demand that it take immediate action to cure any past violations of securities laws. vesting would in that situation force founders to toe the line. So when do you approach VCs?

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

OCTOBER 19, 2010

People are more likely to stay connected to something or someone if they have a vested interest in that thing or person. Yes, it takes time to develop content for your newsletter, but it is definitely worth the investment. I’ve seen this firsthand in a very strong way when I ran a forum. This is BAD business.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Starting a business is difficult, and while I don't get more sleep than I used to, I definitely sleep better. While operating a tutoring business I was able to identify a demand for niche business software. Thanks to John Joy, FTI Law ! #6- 6- I looked at the industry as a whole. Photo Credit: Gabriel Dungan.

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www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Go vest yourself. So, the best way of dealing with this issue is to take a long, long vesting period for all major sweat equity founders. However, vesting schedules reduce the difficult negotiation to simply and mechanically exercising the companies pre-agreed right to repurchase stock at the price it was issued.

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Transformify

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Lineman for utility companies has an extremely difficult job, not only with the physical demands of climbing poles, but the mental demands, as well. Though being struck by machinery is definitely one of those dangers, a somewhat preventable danger has the highest average – drowning without a life vest. per 100,000.

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maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

Then decide if you can build more value on either end of that process to demand a higher premium. You can always change the pricing to meet demand and optimize for pricing yield. I did over $12,000 USD in sales in the Q1 of 2011, i’m being outweighed by the demand, i feel the time has come for me to get few investors onboard.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

Let me preface by saying I obviously have a vested interest in being wrong about tough times ahead but as the old saying goes, “hope for best, plan for the worst.”. The government had a tax incentive for first-time buyers that expired April 30 th , which many people believe “pulled forward” demand rather than improved the market.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 29, 2013

We’ve already seen an increased demand in leaders needing services to build their credibility through content and social channels. I definitely foresee a future need for an augmented reality social manager who would monitor conversations and advertisements and engage brands and consumers. Andrew Vest , Preferling. .

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blog.expensify.com

APRIL 24, 2012

But it will definitely raise questions during the phone screen, for reasons that are best explained by simile: Programming with.NET is like cooking in a McDonalds kitchen. This is a rant about how startups, by definition, need to think of things from new angles, and those angles typically don’t involve.NET.

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www.readwriteweb.com

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

4: Demand Excellence : Ensure staff are committed to and understand your vision. 7: Invest in Advisors : Give away a small amount of stock to advisors (which they can vest after a few years) who you can call on in a pickle or for general advice as issues arise. So realistic for a small biz owner.can definitely put to use immediately!

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