Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.
ReadWriteStart
DECEMBER 15, 2022
It provides the freedom to partner with entrepreneurs and reduce the costs of agency work in exchange for equity in their startup. This allows the studio to retain a larger stake in internally funded startups and gain equity in other startups through partnerships. Agencies Need Well-Defined Procedures for Startup Development.
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David Teten
OCTOBER 1, 2015
Should you co-found your company with a software development shop? Not surprisingly, the list above also is ranked from least to most equity stake in an investment for the investor, relative to the cash they invest. equity that belongs to departed cofounders)? mentor VCs, e.g., most VCs. What are the timelines?
David Teten
OCTOBER 1, 2015
On the other side of the equation, there are a growing number of design, development, and digital media shops who are hungry to expand, or swap focus, to building a company that’s more than just a service shop. Can a shop work for just equity? A blend of cash and equity? So, can an entrepreneur pair up with a dev shop?
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 15, 2020
Software development is an ongoing project. The company recently announced its first minority investment, from Spectrum Equity. We are thrilled to be partnering with the team at Kajabi. That personal approach to software development has been a key feature of Kajabi’s culture since the company launched in 2010.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 16, 2020
A current business valuation allows you to add a partner to your organization, or take advantage of an opportunity to strengthen your organization by way of a joint venture. “At When you’ve properly valued your business, you can use that valuation as collateral for a loan or new equity to expand operations, or establish another location.
SoCal CTO
MARCH 12, 2012
"I'm looking for a partner / cofounder who can not only head the technical aspects and build a working model of the site, but someone with the connections to put a great development team together when we need it. Make sure you go through the 32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder.
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