Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 27, 2016
Keep all IP details close to the vest. They forget about the platform fee -- typically 5 percent -- taxes on pledges, preparation and social media commitment to prepare and execute the campaign, and the give-back required if you don’t meet your goal. Don’t forget to account for the time and cost of crowdfunding campaigns.
Austin Startup
AUGUST 20, 2017
Set any vesting schedules and expiration dates on roughly similar terms, if for no other reason just so you can track all of them correctly. It behooves you to strive for similar succinctness and to carry that across all your communications, from web to social media to presentations to just casual conversations at your country club.
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Both Sides of the Table
MAY 5, 2011
It has the dual technology patrons and yet the consistent story I get is that they’re not actively out embracing the startup community, helping local successes emerge, getting comfortable with the symbiotic benefits of some employees going to startups that innovate at a different pace and then buying up local teams, talent & IP.
infochachkie.com
SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
Allow the consultant to invest in your future success; in lieu of cash, grant them equity in the form of Non-qualified Options that vest based upon the attainment of quantifiable goals; keep in mind that adverse tax consequences may be associated with such equity grants, so check with your accountant before deploying this form of compensation.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 19, 2013
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. Startup employees are unique because they typically have a vested interest in the success of the company.
maplebutter.com
JANUARY 8, 2013
what are the most crucial steps to be taken by a new tech startup when outsourcing major part of the tech to IT firms or outsourcing “product development” eg new social media website project? I’ve done everything from creating content to social media outreach and it’s driving okay traffic but nothing crazy.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Entrepreneurs should also use social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) 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. to find someone they know who knows an investor, network and get an intro.
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