Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2010

and his personality type seemed to be as the guy who built a wonderful, warm and fuzzy culture of purple at this new-fangled Internet kinda company. In the same way that AOL dithered and allowed us to become the Internet darlings we, too, avoided the big, company changing decisions. and I only met Jerry once. We were innovating.

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Start Up Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Why it mattered: An open and fair internet took a massive hit when Facebook bought Instagram. Cryptocurrency too will come back and change our lives, and this new financial system might change the world even more than the internet has. It’s amazing what can be said when words are not guided by vested interests.

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 1, 2007

skip to main | skip to sidebar SoCal CTO Thursday, March 1, 2007 Entreprenuer Network Great post by Ben Kuo - The Importance of the “Network&# to Entrepreneurs - the informal connections between people in the technology industry here who have a vested interest in helping entrepreneurs take their companies to the next level.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Advertising has driven the majority of Internet innovation. Users were outraged. “The Internet is free, you can’t make money off it! I know that it sounds weird to those that don’t remember those days but people were pissed off that the Internet was becoming commercialized. It’s for all of us.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 16, 2023

I sold the FIL I got from investing in their SAFT as it vested (daily) and was amazed at how much money resulted. It’s like the Internet was in 1999 – ahead of its time. I accidentally bought twice as many bitcoins as I needed for an online programming course I took in 2013 for about $100 each. That’s cool.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

will be a prosperous addition to the Internet ecosystem. I have a vested interest – not just due to an investment in Ad.ly but also because I care deeply about innovation and the evolution of the Internet. I have a vested interest – not just due to an investment in Ad.ly I’m hopeful that Ad.ly

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

I despised every minute of it, which is why I decided to establish an internet business. Instead of watching TV or trolling the internet I thought I'd try my hands at coding. I was so amazed at how the internet works. Countless enterprises have sprouted as a way to get away from the daily grind of the office.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 27, 2017

Live video has definitely captured the attention of the Internet. In an already inundated Internet landscape, businesses need to find ways to break apart from the crowd. This will enable potential customers to get a behind the scenes look and, as a result, a more vested interest in your company and your future posts.

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David Teten

MAY 7, 2019

We agree on an equity split, vesting, and initial compensation structure. It’s preferable that you live in the New York tri-state area. If you’re still interested, we meet; get to know one another; do mutual due diligence. See Ready to Join a New Management Team? Here’s How to Do Your Due Diligence First.

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View from Seed

APRIL 11, 2016

And that portion of overall internet users is much bigger now than ever before. With texting and SMS and chat, for instance, there’s less vested interest in the conversation and how the other person feels. The second is probably most crucial at least in America and that’s these changing social barriers.

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David Teten

JULY 10, 2019

We agree on an equity split, vesting, and initial compensation structure. It’s preferable that you live in the New York tri-state area. If you’re still interested, we meet; get to know one another; do mutual due diligence. See Ready to Join a New Management Team? Here’s How to Do Your Due Diligence First.

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Gust

DECEMBER 1, 2011

There are countless related subjects, such as what type of entity to form and in what jurisdiction, how to handle equity compensation and vesting arrangements, determining titles and Board membership, and so on. I’ve written extensively on these subjects, as have other lawyers, notably Yokum Taku and Scott Edward Walker.

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Mike Michalowicz

DECEMBER 6, 2020

“When they zig, you zag” This is the latest advice I received from Jeff Walker , internet marketing pro. So here’s my (albeit goof) on a zag. We see a lot of people taking pictures with celebrities. So here I am, not exactly with celebrities. I mean, I can see them. I ‘m even in the frame.

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www.founderinstitute.com

MARCH 2, 2010

Fred Wilson, Chris Dixon, and others in the debate agree to a dramatically simplified term sheet with some significant changes against the norm : - The elimination of participation , which has become a common request since the Internet bubble burst. This is a downside protection term.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 23, 2013

Am I suggesting that we should abandon the Internet, stop posting anything on social media, and never talk about the things we believe in? Play your cards closer to the vest. Too much impulsive disclosure and reflexive communication can upset the people who are most important to your work and personal life. Of course not.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

And weirdly the buyers of this technology often have a vested interest in buying from the incumbent. Think Compaq when Dell first went direct over the phone then Internet. In fact, the incumbent is usually very dismissive of this new competition as our the large buyers of the incumbent’s products.

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Start Up Blog

APRIL 28, 2011

There are 5 senses, and we still can’t experience 3 of them on the internet – so we must complete the connection / transaction off line…. The internet is trying to mimic the real world. The internet is in every second pocket. A community who vest their interests in each other. It might just help them keep Starbucks out.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

You can give them 20% of the company with a vesting schedule over four years (this way if things don’t work out you don’t lose too much), and you add infinite value to your team. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) : network transfer protocol, basically it defines requirements for network communications.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Whether you have a vested interest in internet security matters, or are simply thinking of whether to renew your NordVPN subscription, you should know about this man right here. Nicolae Popescu.

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View from Seed

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Co-founder equity should have vesting periods (or lapsing repurchase rights) so if a co-founder departs substantially earlier than others, their stake in the business is accordingly smaller. Ideation/IP. Sometimes, however, there’s an existing code base that one co-founder brings.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 19, 2013

The most logical place to start thinking about technology is in the area of Internet and phone connections. These solutions typically shave off overhead costs by simplifying IT management processes, and combining traditional phone and Internet service into a single online connection using an existing IP PBX system.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Internet and Online Business. He suggests granting the options on day one but making sure they vest only upon satisfactory completion of the project. That way, he says, "Vesting is an encouragement for the project to be completed.". Leadership. Strategy and Planning. Human Resources (HR). Employee Benefits. SALES & MARKETING.

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Up and Running

MAY 3, 2012

Some entrepreneurs ask me whether we have a business plan for an “internet business”, as if there’s a secret recipe they could use. This cheerleading often comes from those with vested interests, rather than from successful entrepreneurs who have successfully exited businesses and are looking to encourage the next generation.

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www.informationarbitrage.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

They might give them too much stock, and even have that stock not subject to vesting provisions. And if you do feel you've found the right person, by all means make their stock contain standard vesting provisions to guard against a bad fit that takes significant amounts of stock off the cap table. Seek advice from a mentor.

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Agile VC

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Co-founder equity should have vesting periods (or lapsing repurchase rights) so if a co-founder departs substantially earlier than others, their stake in the business is accordingly smaller. Sometimes, however, there’s an existing code base that one co-founder brings.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 20, 2012

If you were around during the collapse of the Internet bubble, you’ll remember this. Usually the vesting clock resets completely; sometimes a new owner will be extra generous and offer a shorter vesting term. One of those approaches is something called assignment for the benefit of creditors (ABC).

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

This problem, which hurts both career and organizational success, has grown in tandem with the rise of the Internet — and it’s crept in so insidiously that we may not have realized it was happening. Organizational leadership is rarely vested in the lone genius, a.k.a. To lead, you need followers and colleagues who trust you.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

There were two distinct classes of employee equity (issued by Intermix and MySpace, respectively) with different valuation and vesting situations—and, most significantly, a $125 million valuation cap applied to the buyout of MySpace equity that was triggered by the acquisition of Intermix. Read on for a fuller explanation. of MySpace, Inc.

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Reid Hoffman

DECEMBER 10, 2020

My conclusion was that I should have realized that the first person who pitched me on Airbnb wasn’t a great consumer internet investor, which means I should have realized that he might not describe the opportunity accurately. (This experience led me to update my investing playbook. Clearly I had made a mistake.

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Jeff Hilimire

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

My mother, who still lives in the town where I grew up – Winston-Salem, NC, was inspired by something she saw on the internet. On Saturday, February 9th Michelle, J & R, and I drove around to three different Goodwill Stores to purchase as many warm coats, fleece, vests, and a few hats and gloves as we could find.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

Let me preface by saying I obviously have a vested interest in being wrong about tough times ahead but as the old saying goes, “hope for best, plan for the worst.”. So I agreed to offer my current thinking on the economy and what it portends for the VC industry & fund raising for entrepreneurs.

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The Equity Kicker

MARCH 8, 2013

Bitcoins can be accessed from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. It may never get there, large vested interests (e.g. From Investopedia : Definition of ‘Bitcoin’ A decentralized digital currency that enables low-cost payments without the need for central authorities and issuers.

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www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Go vest yourself. So, the best way of dealing with this issue is to take a long, long vesting period for all major sweat equity founders. Thin line between life and death of internet service is a number of users. Believing that any startup won’t have to deal with stock vesting issues is totally unrealistic.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 30, 2015

Find someone in the line of work that you want to pursue who’s not only successful but also willing to mentor you and take a vested interest in your career. There are articles all over the Internet urging you to get a mentor — and even more telling you how to do it. Then, go work for him or her. Same Old Song and Dance?

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Agile VC

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Co-founder equity should have vesting periods (or lapsing repurchase rights) so if a co-founder departs substantially earlier than others, their stake in the business is accordingly smaller. Sometimes, however, there’s an existing code base that one co-founder brings.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 11, 2013

It’s another to become a fully vested brand advocate. The Internet today has evolved from a mere file-transfer medium to a completely new interactive community. Phil Laboon , Eyeflow Internet Marketing. . They are looking for the next big brand, and that could be yours. Kevin Tighe II , WeBRAND. . Being interactive.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Hire a lawyer to help draft an incentive plan with a vesting schedule that fits your business. Oftentimes, early-stage companies think they can grab funding documents off the Internet without a lawyer. Investing in a lawyer early will save you a lot down the road. - Matt Ehrlichman , Porch. Client Agreements. Term Sheets.

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