Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2012

If you are recognized as an expert in the business area of your startup, with a good reputation, and you know all the key vendors and customers, your value is huge. Expertise can be marketing, technical, financial, or sales. Sacrifice and time commitment. Who will be the CEO, CFO, and CTO?

Intellectual Property 252

Intellectual Property Equity Cofounder CTO Hire 252

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

If you are recognized as an expert in the business area of your startup, with a good reputation, and you know all the key vendors and customers, your value is huge. Expertise can be marketing, technical, financial, or sales. Sacrifice and time commitment. Who will be the CEO, CFO, and CTO?

Equity 228

Equity Intellectual Property Cofounder CTO Hire 228

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 22, 2010

I don’t feel that as a VC sneaking in nefarious terms into a term sheet that the entrepreneur doesn’t understand is a good way to build a long-term relationship nor to build a long-term reputation but this does happen and more frequently than we all would like. You’ll need to hire and retain talen to grow your company.

Valuation 405

Valuation Liquidation Preference Pre-Money Valuation Term Sheet 405