Eric Friedman

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

I have had a few founder friends reach out to me asking about how much equity to give to an advisor, and had some operators reach out asking how to become an advisor for an early stage founder. Your mileage may vary, but each of these stages is critical, and the operational firepower you need can be vastly different. Some are not.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Co-founders only able to work part-time, with responsibility and major income sources elsewhere, don’t carry the same risk as others with more operational responsibility. The challenge is for real co-founders to keep their equity percentage above 50%, or they effectively lose control of operational decisions.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Some sportsbook operators add casino platforms and a racebook platform. Online platforms have legitimatized becoming a sportsbook operator. If you decide to become a sportsbook operator, the best way for you to be a successful bookie is to partner with an organization that provides everything you require. How well did that work?

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Up and Running

JUNE 7, 2021

Most companies are focused squarely on the extrinsic motivation of making a profit to expand their operations and satisfy their shareholders. We have gotten used to treating one another as a means to our vested interests, thereby plaguing the very essential humanitarian value of mutual ethics, respect, love, and compassion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2014

Co-founders only able to work part-time, with responsibility and major income sources elsewhere, don’t carry the same risk as others with more operational responsibility. The challenge is for real co-founders to keep their equity percentage above 50 percent, or they effectively lose control of operational decisions.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Office space, equipment, software, and talent are the most obvious, but you’ll also need tax help, general counsel, and marketing (among other services) to get operations off the ground. Your own personal funds will get you only so far.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 9, 2022

The landscape businesses operate in has been permanently altered after two years of remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies big and small are moving towards hybrid models that will continue to permit a portion of the work week to be done from home. 5: Team building.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2016

Co-founders only able to work part-time, with responsibility and major income sources elsewhere, don’t carry the same risk as others with more operational responsibility. The challenge is for real co-founders to keep their equity percentage above 50%, or they effectively lose control of operational decisions.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Regular maintenance checks for all equipment ensure they operate at their best, minimizing the chances of unexpected breakdowns. Equip all staff with the necessary gear, including helmets, high-visibility vests, gloves, and steel-toed boots. Tailor the PPE to the specific tasks performed in your warehouse.

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SiliconHills

MAY 14, 2015

Vested Finance, an Austin-based financial technology startup, announced it has closed on $5 million in seed financing led by Sandleigh Ventures. The Austin-based company plans to use the money to expand its operations by hiring a development team to create and distribute its mobile app.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2018

Unfortunately, in my years since as a small business advisor, I have seen too many founders squander this asset through a lack of understanding of some basic legal and operational issues, or by handing out nominally “free” stock to the wrong people at the wrong time. Always specify a vesting period for new partners.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2023

These specialists provide comprehensive solutions rather than disjointed efforts typical within large organizations where departments often operate in silos – making them great additions particularly if your company lacks an established marketing department yet needs strategic direction. Optimize all facets of your operations.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It is not uncommon for startup directors to be more deeply involved in the operations of the business when the company is entering a new market, hiring critical team members or raising capital. This equity will vest over 2-3 years. This may mean straddling the line between governance and management when necessary.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

No one would suggest eliminating smartphones from our day-to-day lives and business operations, so following some simple mobile security guidelines can make all the difference in protecting your private information. Don is helping evolve research operations and research technology in line with the growth of Malware.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You need money for operations, but most importantly, you need money to grow. Lenders offering this type of funding don’t have a say in your business decisions or day-to-day operations. These are short-term loans that can help with everyday operations. Commercial Loans. They are for established businesses. Equipment Loans.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 3, 2012

Blankstein offers five ways to operate your startup with minimal cash burn. With a four-year vesting schedule and a six-month “cliff” or trial period, you can get others to join in on the fun of startup, and make progress without expending cash. Bootstrap 1.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Plus, you can allow people to vest into the program. Many times, that kind of thing can be code for, “You’re 100% going to get burned out working here because you’re surrounded by a bunch of other people with no management experience who have never worked at a world class operations to see how it should even run.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

So many times, great ideas never get the opportunity to be shared with a broader market as the owner/operator doesn’t let go of enough control to allow the business to grow without their hands all over it. Franchisees operate the business with the same intensity and focus that the original entrepreneur would have in their own market.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Postal Service did some research into the effectiveness of print over digital marketing channels (of course, they have a vested interest in proving that print still holds value!), You signal to prospects that you’re not some rinky-dink operation. But printed materials remain an important piece of the puzzle. In fact, the U.S.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 9, 2014

It is worthwhile investing in business interruption insurance coverage which enables your business to continue operations in case you become injured or incapacitated and thus unable to continue work. Vest your Equity over time. Precautionary measures against personal injury.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JANUARY 21, 2022

The sheer volumes of goods and operations can be overwhelming. Assess their needs and provide them with gear like safety vests, hardhats, and steel toe boots to safeguard them from physical perils. Get Certified Personnel for Operating Equipment. Ensure that you have only certified personnel for operating them.

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www.avc.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Once you have assembled a core team that is operating the business, you need to move from art to science in terms of granting employee equity. Startups should be able to dramatically increase the value of their equity over the four years a stock grant vests. To be clear, these are hires we are talking about, not co-founders.

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www.informationarbitrage.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

But I am doing this from the vantage point of an investor / Board member, not an operating executive. Because early in a technology company's life, a true operating executive is NOT what the company needs. They might give them too much stock, and even have that stock not subject to vesting provisions.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2020

Hotels and operated residential assets might attract more investors due to their diversification and uncorrelation to local economic cycles” , according to Ofir Eyal Bar, a real estate investor active on the European real estate market. Expectations for 2020. on a yearly basis. in 2020, up from 3.2%

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Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2009

  But because seed firms operate in an earlier phase, they need to offer different kinds of advice.    vesting (of founders stock) is a way for founders to protect themselves from one another.    But because seed firms operate in an earlier phase, they need to offer different kinds of advice. 

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

Looking for a younger company to work with can help you to form a relationship with a business that is vested in the success of your enterprise. Cutting-edge equipment will have fewer skilled operators in the marketplace, and the cost of that labor will be inflated. Growing slowly can be an important strategy for success.

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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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OnlyOnce

APRIL 27, 2021

Once a director is fully vested, you have an easy opportunity to thank them graciously and publicly for their service, extend their option exercise period multiple years, and affirm that they’ll still take your call if you need help on something.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 20, 2012

In some cases this is just for cash to pay off creditors; in other cases it’s a way to sell the company to a new owner and keep the business operating. Usually the vesting clock resets completely; sometimes a new owner will be extra generous and offer a shorter vesting term. OnLive looks to me like the second case.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Office and Operations. 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.". Naming a Business. How to Incorporate. Financing a Small Business. Buying a Small Business. Franchises.

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The Equity Kicker

MARCH 25, 2014

Lines 10 and 11 show how the ‘catch up’ operates to get the Manager back to 20% of total profits after the hurdle has been reached. The final piece of the puzzle is vesting. Much like options in a startup carried interest schemes vest over time, typically five or seven years. Venture Capital'

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The Next Web

JANUARY 4, 2014

Velocity Web Performance and Operations. Every year I go to Velocity , and I trade notes with some of the smartest operations guys around on the latest Web performance and operations, which results in huge savings and performance increases for my company. Andrew Vest , Preferling. . Their top 10 answers are below.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 5, 2021

You have a vested interest in making sure it works. Get a Business Operating Policy (BOP) insurance policy. A Business Operating Policy (or BOP) is the basic coverage for any business. A business is something that requires more skin in the game. But if you’re treating it like a hobby, you’re only increasing your level of risk.

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Up and Running

JULY 11, 2017

Meanwhile, Wendy’s poured marketing and operational resources to deliver on their “Hot and Juicy” promise and carved out a niche for customers who wanted fresh, larger burgers with customized condiments. McDonald’s had built an infrastructure to deliver inexpensive (frozen) burgers quickly. Leading edge, not bleeding edge.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

But, just because a job requires a high-vis vest, it certainly does not mean that it should be a prerequisite that the employees in such a role all be male. Women are as capable as men in operating machinery, and many tasks are heavily automated now anyway.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 26, 2013

But never give away shares without vesting. But it also often makes me operate as a micro manager, which rarely gets us where we want to be. Depending on your team and the risk of the business, you should reserve 15% to 20% of equity for the first investors you get on board. 10-20% for employees. 60-70% for founders.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2019

Furthermore, you might have to consider additional measures to improve safety, such as getting the proper training and licences for the workers operating the access lift equipment, while also acquiring pieces like safety apparel, from shock-absorbing full body harnesses, helmets and gloves, to high-visibility vests to name few.

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