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CMO CTO COO Equity and Compensation

SoCal CTO

I was just asked about a particular startup situation (seed stage, CMO hire, non-founder) and particularly what compensation and equity is appropriate. Quick & Dirty How-To: Employee Stock Option Allocations Quick & Dirty How-To: Employee Stock Option Allocations

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6 Key Leaders Every Technical Startup Needs To Thrive

Startup Professionals Musings

Being the leader doesn’t mean more equity, nor does it mean the leader will necessarily be CEO. The rest can come from early hires (with stock options to assure commitment), equity investors, or even strategic partners. It just means that the cofounders trust one of their own and are willing to follow.

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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 2

Steve Blank

At first many start-ups hire a lobbying firm. Larger companies hiring a Chief of Staff often look for someone who has an MBA, experience with one of the big consulting firms, or experience doing the job already. They can vote to hire and fire the CEO. A Board of Directors has a formal and legal role. They need you.

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8 Questions You Should Ask Before You Join A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Most founders like to talk about their many months or years of sweat-equity , but cash invested is a stronger commitment. Every startup should have at least a couple of outside advisors who are not major investors or family members, anxious to talk to new investors and key new hires. When did this effort really start, including pivots?

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8 Red Flags To Evaluate Before Pledging To A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Most founders like to talk about their many months or years of sweat-equity , but cash invested is a stronger commitment. Every startup should have at least a couple of outside advisors who are not major investors or family members, anxious to talk to new investors and key new hires. When did this effort really start, including pivots?

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6 Team Members Who Will Make Your New Venture Robust

Startup Professionals Musings

Being the leader doesn’t mean more equity, nor does it mean the leader will necessarily be CEO. The rest can come from early hires (with stock options to assure commitment), equity investors, or even strategic partners. It just means that the cofounders trust one of their own and are willing to follow.

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Should You Offer Equity Compensation to Employees?

Up and Running

Of course, not every equity compensation story is a David Choe Story. If you’re thinking about extending equity to an employee or a vendor (as in the example above), you should know that the topic is multi-faceted. Make sure you understand all of your options before making any decisions. Different types of equity compensation.

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