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5 Equity Distribution Parameters For Key Contributors

Startup Professionals Musings

I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a cofounder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. Giving a cofounder a salary won’t get you the “fire in the belly” you want.

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5 Keys To Negotiating Your Fair Share Of Any Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. The CTO of many technical startups was the original founder. But don’t get greedy.

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5 Criteria For Splitting Equity In Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. The CTO of many technical startups was the original founder. But don’t get greedy.

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How Much Founder Stock Should You Offer Co-Founders?

Startup Professionals Musings

You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology or money. The CTO of many technical startups was the original founder. Naïve cofounders have found themselves squeezed out in some recent cases, including Facebook. business entrepreneurs startups' But don’t get greedy.

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8 Ways The Maker Movement Turns Ideas Into Businesses

Startup Professionals Musings

This movement, coupled with free websites and apps, makes it possible for almost any technical person to start a business. This technology is not only spawning a new generation of entrepreneurs, but is also changing the educational landscape, all the way down to early grade school. Breeds success through people diversity.

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My Advice To Entrepreneurs: Consider Canada For Your Startup

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By Raj Narayanaswamy, cofounder and Co-CEO, Replicon. For aspiring entrepreneurs, it’s hard to resist the allure of Silicon Valley. You’d be forgiven for thinking that any budding entrepreneur should only look at setting up in Silicon Valley to be successful. Photo credit: Canada flag from Shutterstock.

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Are You Getting Your Fair Share Of Startup Equity?

Startup Professionals Musings

I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. The CTO of many technical startups was the original founder. But don’t get greedy.

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