SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

He’d wasted a year of his life and had a pile of stock options that weren’t very interesting. Klout Puts Metrics Into Social Media Management - Tim Berry's Blog - Planning Startups Stories , May 21, 2010 I really like klout.com for three good reasons: 1.) At best I think business plan competitions are a waste of time.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Write a great business plan, but know that few will read it. Business plans are an extremely valuable exercise and should always be presented to show the entrepreneur is serious and has done his homework. could be a Business Analyst, a Bachelor of Arts, or a Bad Ass. Stock Option. Customer References.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 4, 2017

One way to boost your attractiveness to a potential investor is to ensure that you have a strong business plan in place. If you are struggling to craft a clear business plan, seek out a professional writer or marketer with experience who can help you. See Also: How to Hire Your First Employee.

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Business Plan Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Issue Options According To Value Added And Risk Taken. Options are often issued as a reward, either for services rendered or risk assumed by the recipient. This article was contributed by William W Eigner, Esq. & & Brian Headman of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP. .

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 26, 2018

When a small business startup manages to secure external investment magical things happen. But before it can happen, entrepreneurs need to be aware that the benefits of investment involve assurances, sound business planning and scalability. Recognizing the biggest benefit of external investment.

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Business Plan Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

This article was contributed by William W Eigner, Esq. & & Brian Headman of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP. . Subject Director And Advisor Shares To A Two-Year Vesting Schedule. Directors assume general corporate law fiduciary duties and potential liability from the very first day they serve on a company’s board.

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Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

of our company in exchange for the $300K, and my business partner and I each diluted from 50% ownership down to 33.3% Do they (or does the firm they work for) have experience creating compensation packages for key employees, including stock options for all employees? The deal we made with him was he’d get 33.3%

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 13, 2022

For example, plan to set aside 10-15% of the total ownership into an ESOP pool, and allocate the options over a 3 to 4-year vesting period. You will need to get a 409a valuation of stock options to determine the fair market value for the plan. Get a 409a valuation.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 6, 2016

Add employee stock options if you have exercised any. How and when you opt for these options will determine the course of your business. Even if you have a brilliant idea and a fool-proof business plan, wrong timing and bad financial decisions will ensure that your business never sees the day of light!

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2011

But the word is out on Reuters that LinkedIn, Twitter, and maybe even Facebook are looking hard at going public this year, so all of a sudden the IPO option is back in business plans again as an exit strategy for startups. Of course, you’re going to have to perform well to make that stock useful in the acquisitions process.

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The Next Web

MARCH 2, 2014

Instead, honestly analyze the company’s business plan and finances to determine whether the business needs to secure outside funding in order to achieve its objectives, and if so, how much. This is the ultimate question to consider when weighing funding options. Entrepreneur Analysis and Opinion How-To''s'

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Business Plan Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

A stock option or other equity incentive plan can allow a start-up company to offer prospective independent directors and advisors a financial upside beyond what the company’s cash account can currently afford. 1: Reserve 10-20% Of Your Company’s Outstanding Equity For A Stock Option Plan.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Writing A Business Plan. Running A Home-Based Business. Naming a Business. Financing a Small Business. Buying a Small Business. RUNNING A BUSINESS. Sales & Marketing | Wednesdays. Email address: Home. Tools & Research. Newsletters. Subscriptions. Advisor. ); STARTUP. How to Incorporate. Franchises.

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Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

She recently published an ebook with insights about the impact of JOBS Act & Dodd Frank Act on startup funding, terms like angel, accredited investors, venture capitalists, stock options, Restricted Stock, RSUs.

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Up and Running

MAY 17, 2012

Empower your team: 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year Daniel Lubetzky, maker of KIND Healthy Snacks , gives every employee stock options. Have a cause: Lubetsky is a social entrepreneur who’s companies operate on a “not-only-for-profit” business model, with an economic as well as social bottom line.

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chrischandler.name

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Be prepared with your business plan, term sheet, and probably a beer. It will vary depending on the unique situation of the developer, but a good rule of thumb would be to not offer it until AFTER you’ve developed a successful working relationship in which you have demonstrated your ability to execute your business plan.

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www.drowningamerican.com

JUNE 22, 2012

I’m not FaceBook or Twitter and have a s**t-ton of potentially imminent IPO stock options to offer someone. Firstly, these high demand developers probably are near impossible for me to get. That’s not my argument. That’s good because I don’t want those kind of developers.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

That – trying to do too much – qualified as Doing it All , which is #5 in my recent top 10 business planning mistakes on my main blog. Rand said he gets credit for a successful exit, but the exit didn’t include any of the employees who had stock options. Second: not even faint praise for this CEO.

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thinkspace.com

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

The elements of the decision making process are 1) Idea; 2) Business Plan Preparation; 3) Domain Expertise; 4) Commitment and Risk; 5) Responsibilities. Business Plan 2 3 6 8 16. You’d have to look at your stock options contract. Which triggers are very common when someone want to sell a few stock?

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Resources for startups. Angel Capital Association website.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 10, 2015

He had a stock option vesting program and had vested a significant amount of his stock but not all. He’s suing the company to get all of his stock options even though he signed a vesting agreement. I’m not being sued but the company is. Lawsuits are particularly common amongst co-founders.

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www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

Ifyour competitors offer employees stock options that might make themrich, while you make it clear you plan to stay private, yourcompetitors will get the best people. So while nearly all VC funds have some addressyou can send your business plan to, VCs privately admit the chanceof getting funding by this route is near zero.

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