Up and Running
AUGUST 17, 2015
As I read stories of college dropouts who had successfully sold tech companies, or entrepreneurs with innovative ideas who made it big on Shark Tank, it became clear that there was no set path to startup success. C Corp versus LLC, non-competes, liquidation preferences, preferred versus common stock, and so on).
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 22, 2010
And for some strange reason entrepreneurs didn’t share this information. I’ve started from day one trying to build total transparency into my process with entrepreneurs. This starts with understanding how VCs and entrepreneurs often see valuation differently. Back then VentureHacks didn’t exist.
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Scott Edward Walker
SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
Introduction This post was originally part of the “ Ask the Attorney ” series I am writing for VentureBeat (one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs). And please don’t tell us to hire a lawyer.) Below is a longer, more comprehensive version. I’ve been reading a lot on the web about incorporation and other legal stuff.
The Next Web
JUNE 15, 2012
Any decision to hand out stock or stock options should be made within the big picture context of your company’s valuation and the total number of shares you’ll be granting. Many young tech startups reserve 15%-20% for employee stock options. But beyond motivation, there are more pragmatic factors at play here too.
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
They allow you to hire more people, purchase new technology, and establish new business connections, among many other benefits. Background: Adam Carlson is a serial entrepreneur who has successfully raised private capital at three different technology startups. You make all the decisions, when you want, how you want.
Up and Running
DECEMBER 1, 2015
Typically, employers that offer employees equity compensation will do so in the form of common stock, preferred stock, or stock options. This type of stock is typically given to founders and early employees with the stock value is near zero. See Also: 10 Tips for Dealing With Startup Stock Options.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 13, 2013
A couple of tech giants throw millions around in either cash (for which they have hoards) or part with some publicly traded stock. And a few teams of super talented, educated and bright entrepreneurs make a few mill. The Aqui-hire Business. Hire legions of young, impressionable graduates from the top engineering universities.
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