article thumbnail

How VCs Think About Adding New Partners

Both Sides of the Table

Thus began my marketing campaign. People often ask me what VCs look for when we hire partners and many have asked how to become VCs themselves one day. In Kara’s case I got to see her work on deal structuring first hand having worked closely with her on her board at P.S. XO. So there you have it.

Partner 408
article thumbnail

The Dos And Don’ts Of Selling Your Business

Duct Tape Marketing

Let's talk about some of the deal structures you've seen. 16:57): So here are some of the suggestions is that in the transition agreement with the seller, if one of those four people quits within the first year, the buyer has the ability to get the seller to come back and help hire and train someone new. 09:23): Sure.