If there are 85,000 shares issued to the founders, then a plan calling for 15,000 shares in a pool reserved for future hires is appropriate, making the fully diluted shares 100,000.  Equity is divided between the founders and the business begun.  There are some rules.  The fee for registration is well under $100, so this is not an issue.) MORE >>

This is an often-overlooked, under-utilized, or completely neglected strategy for early stage companies. Ideally, they tap their network and provide leads for funding sources, early customers or partners, and key hires. got me thinking about startup advisory boards. —that talent gaps are mostly filled. Many Thanks! MORE >>

In addition to being an outstanding early stage / high growth executive, Chris has made a study of management in startups and is extremely thoughtful about what does and doesn’t work. Startups thrive when each person hired is smarter than the person hiring them.  By the way, Gnip is hiring ! interviews. MORE >>

I've come across quite a few candidates and politicians who don't fully understand the importance of early stage investments, call it angel investing or whatever you will, for the startup ecosystem and the economy itself. believe the importance of early stage investing for politicians can be explained through them. MORE >>

The question is further complicated when the new hire is getting a salary. Here’s why: Suppose a new hire just quit a job paying $10,000/month and agrees to take $3,000/month for a year with you, after which time (assuming the company does as well as everyone hopes) she’ll be raised back up to $10,000/month. Details here. MORE >>