SoCal CTO
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
Was it a Startup Founder Developer Gap ? Did they really need a Startup CTO or Developer or both? Did they have a Weak Development Team ? Understand where they were in terms of being able to pay or was this equity-only (sweat equity only). He needed some kind of CTO and as well Developers.
SoCal CTO
MARCH 12, 2012
"I'm looking for a partner / cofounder who can not only head the technical aspects and build a working model of the site, but someone with the connections to put a great development team together when we need it. Make sure you go through the 32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder. Find out who is good.
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Up and Running
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Much has changed since Edison’s day, but sweat equity is still the most effective kind of startup capital. If you have a business idea, write a quick business plan—a Lean Plan. If you’ve heard of the business model canvas idea, Lean Planning is similar but ultimately more useful. Practical ways to get started.
Up and Running
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
So, if you’re anything like me, your first startup will need to be self-funded and operated with a very lean budget. After all, sweat equity can make up for a trim marketing budget, but it would be hard to make up for cuts in product development and customer service without sacrificing customer experience.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 19, 2011
Lean startup: o It’s situational so some businesses are operationally/people intensive, high LTV (lifetime value) means you can spend more upfront. If you need money to even hire a developer [means you cannot even excite one person to put in some sweat equity – not a good sign about your ability to motivate people.].
The Startup Toolkit
AUGUST 29, 2012
You need to find someone willing to put in sweat equity, or to at least join as a full-on part of the team with a bit of a salary and a bit of an equity stake. Buying your product doesn’t let you skip that step… it just front-loads your development cost[1]. [1] Are you in London?
Up and Running
JUNE 23, 2015
Maternal health is a concern the world over, especially in developing nations. According to the World Health Organization, 800 women die every day during childbirth, with 99 percent of those deaths taking place in the developing world. “It took an enormous investment of sweat equity on both our parts,” Allyson admits.
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