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In The Long Run, We Are All Dead

Seeing Both Sides

Every start-up board is having the same conversation these last few weeks: how will this economic crisis affect us and what should we do in our own business? GigaOm reports that Sequoia Capital called an all-hands, emergency meeting with its portfolio CEOs to walk through a recommended plan of action. Take action now.

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Why Co-Founders Are a Startup's Biggest Liability | The Startup Lawyer

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do not think being friends or relatives reduces the need for these difficult and/or awkward conversations. Contact The Startup Lawyer: Home Page About Contact FAQs Glossary Ryan Roberts Law: Home Page Social Networks: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Flickr Delicious Digg Last.FM And for the love of high-speed internet and all things Web 2.0,

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My dad said: “Never take on a business partner.”

Berkonomics

Rarely is there any formal written agreement memorializing these initial expectations and stating the consequences of non-performance or inability to make capital calls when required. It is always wise to have an attorney help memorialize a partnership agreement, even if painful conversations must take place to do so.

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