Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

If you’re working with early-stage companies you need to be spending quality time with them which means you need to be nearby. And they have a vested interest in this success. Ability To Attract a Pool of Engineers – We know that SF is Mecca for software engineers. Otherwise, good luck!

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techcrunch.com

JUNE 22, 2012

Having to invent ad hoc terms to work together, negotiating terms, and throwing money into hiring lawyers can really hamstring the formation of productive founder-advisor relationships — something that can really make or break a startup in its early stages. Follow @TechCrunch. 2011 Holiday. Gift Guide. Crunchboard.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 17, 2009

It you have a great software engineer that’s awesome. This is a BIG mistake many early stage companies make. They have developers or friends help code their software without having legal agreements in place. Start building your team early. Founder vesting. Build prototypes and/or product.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 4, 2013

During my senior year, I took “Startup Essentials for Software Engineering” (taught by Zach Nies of Rally Software) and I can confidently say it was the best class I ever took at CU. It’s a great way to get your product or brand in front of lots of early-stage entrepreneurs and great mentors from Boulder.

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www.metamorphblog.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Experienced, talented software engineers have lots of options in life, and most of them involve getting paid. Vest, young man. Starting a company without vesting your stock is like getting your girlfriend pregnant on the first date. Imagine you’re a highly-trained software engineer.

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