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ASK THE VC JANUARY 2, 2013 Issues with Equity Misalignment Q: In our startup we have 4 founders, two of whom are not full time. We’ve all put in a good sum of cash thus far. The two founders with the least equity happen to be the two tech founders. with the rest for employees + advisors). 32%) seems to think that if we can get funding, the VC will correct this wrong. Am I off base? | FELD THOUGHTS JANUARY 3, 2013 Small Experiments, Often This post first appeared in the WSJ Accelerators series titled The $100,000 Experiment in response to the question “When should you make a substantive change to one or more parts of your business model?” ” During the past few years, the word “pivot” has become one of the most overused words with regard to startups. | 500 HATS DECEMBER 29, 2012  Fear of Flying. Failure is hardly the worst thing that can happen to you in Silicon Valley. ” Exactly. for a quarter? every day for a year? Godspeed | SOCAL CTO JANUARY 2, 2013 Startup Mentors I've had several Startup CTO Consulting sessions recently where it became apparent that the Founder needed help with the business and product as much or more than the technology. suggested that they should look for someone like me, but on the business end. Then we discussed how they could go about finding this startup business advisor. | | | | | | | |
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CONVERSIONXL | THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013  19 Things We Can Learn From Numerous Heatmap Tests
Heatmaps are great for analyzing the behavior of your visitors. They can lead to insights you can’t find using other methods, which can greatly increase your conversion rate. Heatmaps are roughly divided between mousetracking heatmaps and eyetracking heatmaps. Let’s look into key findings from different heatmap tests. Next, some findings: 1. vs. 1.7 MORE >> -
FELD THOUGHTS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013 Give Before You Get
This first appeared in my LinkedIn Today column titled Give Before You Get. post unique content on LinkedIn a few times a month (I ultimately reblog it here) but if you want to get it when I first publish it and you are a LinkedIn member, simply follow me on LinkedIn. To understand the difference, here’s an example. MORE >> -
ASK THE VC | THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013 Where Can I Find Information on Starting Salaries for a SaaS Startup?
Q: Where can I get some good starting salary information for a SaaS startup? I need the information for CEO, CFO, CIO, CINO, Director of Sales. How much should the starting salaries vary for a startup with $5 million vs $10 million gross revenue? What are typical compensation numbers? Compensation In A Very Early Stage Company. MORE >> -
 Top 23 Social Media Power Influencers
The first cavewoman (or caveman) to open her mouth and utter an intelligible word changed the game for the local tribe. After some time, humans gained the power of language, and eventually, figured out how to write things down. Suddenly information could be transmitted and retained. The game had grown larger and more complex. Who knows? Family 1st! MORE >> -
FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013  12 Great Motivational Quotes for 2013
This set of inspirational thoughts for the new year will galvanize you into action. At the start of every year, I create a list of quotes to guide and inspire me for the next 12 months. Napoleon Hill "The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear." Brian Tracy "Success is getting what you want. MORE >>
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- Is Making Money the Ultimate Validation? JOURNEY OF A SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR | TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013
- Google Analytics Tips: 10 Data Analysis Strategies That Pay Off Big! OCCAM'S RAZOR | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
- Windows 8 for a Mac User VENTURE CHRONICLES | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
- 11 Words You Should Never Use in Sales or Marketing FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013
- Startups are the Place to Find and Use Baby Boomers GUST | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
- So You're Going To Start A Huge New Web Project CSS-TRICKS.COM | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
- How to screw up your life by getting promoted THE STARTUP TOOLKIT | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012
- 6 Ways to Enhance Your Credibility FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2013
- How Does a Startup Incubator Really Help You? STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
- Are We Entering 2013 in Crunch-Mode? GENUINE VC | THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013
- How to increase Pinterest traffic and direct it to your site THE NEXT WEB | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012
- Be a Master Networker: Everything You Need to Know FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
- The big disruption opportunity in book publishing DEAL ARCHITECT | TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013
- Founders: Learning should be your top 2013 New Year’s resolution THE NEXT WEB | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012
- 10 Surprising Marketing Predictions For 2013 FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
- 7 Marketing Metrics Worth Obsessing Over DUCT TAPE MARKETING | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
- The first step in your 2013 plan – anchor the why, the whom and the what ESCAPE FROM CUBICLE NATION | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
- 9 Ways You're Ruining Your Online Reputation FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2013
- How to pitch to investors in 10 minutes and get funded UP AND RUNNING | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
- 9 Key Tips for a Balanced Work and Personal Life in 2013 GROWTHINK BLOG | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012
- 6 Best Business Planning Tips I Ever Got FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013
- 13 New Year’s Resolutions to Work Happy in 2013 STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013
- Hello Again! 47 HATS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
- 6 Things Really Powerful Leaders Do FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2013
- The VC Push to Raise More Money DAVID COHEN | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012
- 10 Reasons Your Destiny This Year May be a Startup STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013
- The Two Words That Determine Your Success In Life MIKE MICHALOWICZ | TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013
- Top 10 Traits of an Exceptional Boss FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
- 6 ways to monetize a user-based business model THE NEXT WEB | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012
- How to Create a Total Content System DUCT TAPE MARKETING | THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013
- How to Get & Cultivate Customer Advocates FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2013
- Does Your Startup Work Hard But Not Gain Momentum? STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012
- Use a checklist to control your email addiction 47 HATS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013
- My favorite apps to keep productive in 2013 UP AND RUNNING | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
- Top 5 Business Books of 2012 FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013
- The Difference Between a Journalist and a Blogger TIM BERRY'S BLOG - PLANNING STARTUPS STORIES | FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2013
- Distinguish Yourself #217 – Harness the Power of Cues LIFE BEYOND CODE | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
- Daily Promises That Create Motivation FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
- 3 rules for new founders THE STARTUP TOOLKIT | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
- Find and build recurring revenues. BERKONOMICS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013
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John Morris