SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

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

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2012

By the way, I should point out that the four top articles on the site when I took the screen shot were all great: The Long Grind Before You Become an Overnight Success - Vinicius Vacanti , September 12, 2011 Hacking Angel List | VentureArchetypes Blog: Seed Stage Capital - Seed Stage Capital , July 13, 2011 Hiring a CTO for Your Startup - SoCal CTO (..)

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

And from my perspective as an engaged seed stage venture investor, this makes them unfundable. So why do inexperienced (as entrepreneurs), ultra-skilled CTOs fall into the trap of engaging a business partner too early?

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

You and I were talking about a startup recently and where they might go for seed stage funding, what is your impression on that aspect here in Los Angeles? We occasionally get involved with very early stage startups. I am planning right not to write a post about how startups often get SEO wrong. Are you doing much of that?

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