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AUGUST 17, 2009

This is a BIG mistake many early stage companies make. If you started the company yourself consider bringing on a “partner.&# By this I mean somebody who has a large and meaninful percentage of stock options – but nowhere near 50%. Start building your team early. Founder vesting.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The best sellers can sell to customers, partners, investors, and employees. A company’s DNA is set by the founders, and its culture is an extension of the founders’ personalities. Partner with someone who is irrationally ethical, or a rational believer that nice guys finish first.

Cofounder 101

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MAY 9, 2011

You often have very limited perspective on whether this person will continue to be a great partner 2 years down the line, 4 years down the line, 8 years down the line. You’re only going to find out whether they’re TRULY a great partner after you’ve put in years of money, blood, sweat & tears.

Cofounder 393

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

The top firms are mainly in the business of making money for their limited partners by picking the startups that are going to succeed with or without their value add. That’s a core argument for early-stage high-value angels, seed funds, and Y Combinator. Ask the Attorney” – Founder Vesting. Our Spreadsheet.

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