SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

And do I fit as a Part-Time CTO , Technology Advisor , CTO Founder , Acting CTO ? Understand where they were in terms of being able to pay or was this equity-only (sweat equity only). And he was still in the process of raising additional capital, so it was equity only. There are cases where I will do equity-only deals.

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Technical Cofounder CTO Hire Equity Sweat Equity 241

View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

Today, we have invested in over 100 high-growth companies, some of which have grown to be household names with thousands of employees making a huge impact in the everyday lives of everyday people. . You have an authentic passion for technology, startups, and a deep respect for entrepreneurship. You act as an “ invited guest.”.

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Operations Hiring Seed Stage Software Review 227

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

They couldn’t possibly understand the new social media culture, new technologies, or have the determination to beat their younger counterparts in the market. In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated.

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Advisory Board Startup Dividend Angel Investor 312

Board Effect

APRIL 15, 2024

These include increased employee satisfaction, better volunteer and donor engagement, stronger collaboration as well as added creativity and innovation. It’s about creating spaces where diversity is celebrated, equity is pursued with tenacity, and inclusion is the norm rather than the aspiration.

Ireland 83

Ireland Ohio Government Equity 83

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund and mutual fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. VCs tout themselves as frontier technology investors, but most are using the same infrastructure tools they have used for the past 20+ years: Excel and recent college grads searching Google.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 20, 2019

The move to specific tools and software programs increases speed and accuracy of processes. This used to be one of the least automated components, but now software like Workday and 15Five are building platforms to assist workflow with related systems that support employee management. There is no way to stop technology.

Technical Review 127

Technical Review Software Review Private Equity Cofounder 127

David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

– Templatize the entrepreneurial process , by providing checklists, standardized agreements and other reusable code. Sophisticated VC and private equity funds have a wide array of options for leveraging outside operating executives. – Create a franchise and license access to it , e.g., the Draper Venture Network.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Cofounder 60

NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. Remuneration will reflect the stage of the startup but it’s generally at a rate of about $500-1000 a meeting or directors might be paid in equity at about 0.5-0.75%

Technical Review 90

Technical Review Software Review New Zealand Due Diligence 90

Board Effect

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) values are inextricably bound to the missions of most nonprofit organizations. Creating a more welcoming workplace could start with establishing affinity groups for employees, then surveying them on their experiences and using the feedback to strengthen the initiatives.

Metrics 52

Metrics Equity Software Review Leadership 52

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The best person who can champion your brand is you and your employees. Also, identify equities that won’t change. You can add flexibility to your brand by not violating previously established values and equities. Select a few of your employees who will take part or be in-charge of your rebranding.

Technical Review 149

Technical Review Software Review Bankruptcy Equity 149

Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Torch has four major parts: Innovation Clusters , Technology Business Incubators (TBIs), Seed Funding (Innofund) and Venture Guiding Fund. Innovation Clusters.

Programming 283

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 283

David Teten

OCTOBER 1, 2015

You’ve got a great idea and domain expertise, but limited money and insufficient technology resources. Should you co-found your company with a software development shop? intrapreneurs, e.g., the employee of GE who is tasked with launching a new business. equity that belongs to departed cofounders)? The discounts?

Software Developers 60

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Technical Cofounder 60

Board Effect

JUNE 25, 2023

A growing number of people are deciding where to put their time, money and energy based not only on the goals of a nonprofit, but also its commitment to environmental sustainability, leadership, employee diversity and other social responsibility issues. They can take a hard look at what they are doing well and what needs to be improved.

Securities and Exchange Commission 52

Securities and Exchange Commission Technical Review Metrics Government 52

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2014

They couldn’t possibly understand the new social media culture, new technologies, or have the determination to beat their younger counterparts in the market. In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated.

Entrepreneur 266

Entrepreneur Advisory Board Dividend Angel Investor 266

Scott Edward Walker

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Accordingly, legal counsel must review all of the written agreements between the founder and his prior employer (as well as the employee handbook/manual) to determine if there are any provisions that may give the prior employer rights to the startup’s IP. . code, designs, logo, etc.) Any IP created by a founder (e.g.,

IP 52

IP Software Review Founder Technical Review 52

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

They allow you to hire more people, purchase new technology, and establish new business connections, among many other benefits. When you accept outside money, particularly a private equity (PE) investment, however, that changes. When you accept outside money, particularly a private equity (PE) investment, however, that changes.

Private Equity 94

Private Equity Pre-Money Valuation Equity Startup 94

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

This structure offers some of the benefits of traditional equity VC, without some of the negatives of equity VC. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. We don’t have any equity or control over the business….”. “As Bigfoot Capital. Decathlon Capital.

Revenue 60

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Since the term “cloud computing” was coined in 1996—at least as we have come to understand its meaning—the software as a service industry has exploded. If you use software like LivePlan, you can create this initial “lean plan” in under an hour and then spend your time where it really matters—on validating your idea.

Software Review 74

Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Torch has four major parts: Innovation Clusters , Technology Business Incubators (TBIs), Seed Funding (Innofund) and Venture Guiding Fund. Innovation Clusters.

Programming 175

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 175

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

An engineer by training, Founder and CEO Larry Gadea built the MVP of Envoy’s first product, Visitors, by himself using only free versions of software. “I now has 350+ customers who spend between $6k to $17k a year to use their software, depending on the size of the company. Vested Technology spent $17k on their MVP.

Sweat Equity 78

Sweat Equity Software Review Vesting Cofounder 78

Board Effect

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Most nonprofits didn’t have the tools or technology to fulfill their work efficiently. Together, they worked on a concept for a software program to ease nonprofit board duties, and BoardEffect was born. Still, they continue to communicate with their stakeholders and strive to keep their community members and employees safe.

Government 98

Government Technical Review Software Review Web Development 98

Austin Startup

MAY 7, 2017

The Forrest Four-Cast: May 7, 2017 The strength of the Central Texas technology / startup scene helps SXSW thrive as an epicenter of innovation. It’s the best place to sharpen your skills and discover important trends, making you better at what you do and igniting your love of code. At the Austin Convention Center. $99-$3895

Technical Review 75

Technical Review Austin North America Software Review 75

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Instead, buyers are checking out product and service information in their own way, often through the Internet, their social network, or just plain word-of-mouth or customer reviews. Nearly four in five CEOs complained that CMOs can’t explain how brand equity can be linked to recognized financial measures such as firm equity.

Marketing 234

Marketing Software Review Technical Review Social Network 234

Transformify

JULY 17, 2019

Our guest today is Valerie Lopez, Vice President of Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Cision , leading global provider of earned media software and services. In her role, Lopez is responsible for providing vision and leadership to the diversity, inclusion, and equity program across Cision’s global organization.

Employee 40

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 1, 2023

Our teams and employees are our biggest support during an economic downturn. Using feedback implements or engagement initiatives, keep employee expenditures lower later on by investing in teams’ satisfaction and retention now. Thanks to Corey Philip, Acumen Equity Advisors ! #7- Your employees are smart.

Entrepreneur 95

Entrepreneur Software Review Technical Review Revenue 95

David Teten

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Expert networks have been in the news a lot for the past few weeks, due to the SEC’s attempt to look for insider trading amongst hedge funds, following on their Galleon investigation (Raj Rajaratnam of Galleon is in the photo shown). another technology company employee pleaded guilty and is cooperating with investigators.&#160.

Networking 122

Networking Private Equity SEC Software Review 122

The Next Web

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Andrew is the co-founder and CTO of Parse.ly , a technology startup that provides big data insights to the web’s best publishers. Startups die due to a variety of causes. I have witnessed startup failures that were due to predictable co-founder conflicts. Note: I’m not talking about equity.

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Cofounder Technical Cofounder Technical Review Software Review 155

discuss.joelonsoftware.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

(Not logged on) | Register | Log On Home Discuss Jobs About The Business of Software A community discussing the business of software, from the smallest shareware operation to Microsoft. A part of Joel on Software. where I can learn about how to build a sweat equity team? Please register for a free account. The gist: 1.

Sweat Equity 40

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

We further leverage mailchimp (eblasts), wordpress (website), hootesuite (social media messaging), review sites such as Yelp! HW: At Homebrew we see lots of startups wanting to serve the small/growing business segment with software tools ranging from ecommerce, to point of sale to employees backoffice and so on. MC: Oh wow.

Technical Review 50

Technical Review Equity SBA Software Review 50

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

An engineer by training, Founder and CEO Larry Gadea built the MVP of Envoy’s first product, Visitors, by himself using only free versions of software. “I now has 350+ customers who spend between $6k to $17k a year to use their software, depending on the size of the company. Vested Technology spent $17k on their MVP.

Sweat Equity 50

Sweat Equity Software Review Vesting Cofounder 50

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 28, 2012

How Innovative Is Your Technology? It also depends on how innovative your technology is - if you’re using existing platforms and delivery methods, you can definitely hire out a great team to run your company. It will also help you to hire better, and understand what’s possible and what’s not possible in terms of technology.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Cofounder Founder Software Review 131

Hunter Walker

JUNE 10, 2016

We further leverage mailchimp (eblasts), wordpress (website), hootesuite (social media messaging), review sites such as Yelp! HW: At Homebrew we see lots of startups wanting to serve the small/growing business segment with software tools ranging from ecommerce, to point of sale to employees backoffice and so on. MC: Oh wow.

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Equity SBA Software Review 48

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2022

This eventually creates animosity and is the worst type of employee to have. I never desired to be that employee, and hence chose to implement my own ideas and do things my own. Today, my software company is profitable and staffed by exceptional individuals. Then they decided to fire all of the high-paid employees.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Technical Review Software Review Non-Compete 117

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

——— I’m getting ready to go overseas to teach , and I’ve spent the last week reviewing several countries’ ambitious attempts to kick-start entrepreneurship. In Silicon Valley the equivalent is the journeyman coder or web designer who loves the technology, and takes coding and U/I jobs because it’s a passion.

Government 335

Government Silicon Valley Startup Venture Capital 335

philipsmith.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Two Tales of "Working For Equity". Working for equity only is, realistically, the way most startups have to get going. a year burn rate and your equity is worthless due to numerous recapitalizations and bridge loans from investors then either you don't get it or I'm stupid to do it. » January 23, 2010.

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Silicon Valley Equity Technical Review Recapitalization 40

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Technology | Thursdays. Employee Benefits. TECHNOLOGY. Business Software. Technology. Will Work for Equity. Dave Graham Business Venture Capital Private Equity GlobalLogic Inc. Jumpstart wasnt much at the time, just four employees working from home offices. Join our community. Forgot login ?

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Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2015

It’s convenient not to bother thinking about politics because you want to just ship really cool code and if users love it then you’ll be successful – but that’s not reality. What are the chances that SnapChat or WhatsApp would emerge without getting crushed like a bug? At times I scratch my head at the behavior.

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