Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
It’s disconcerting for most to realize that these shares are initially worth nothing, and the challenge is to get that value up as quickly as possible, without losing it just as quickly to investors, lazy partners, and taxation. Key founder vesting should have no cliff. This is called stock dilution control.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 15, 2021
It’s disconcerting for most to realize that these shares are initially worth nothing, and the challenge is to get that value up as quickly as possible, without losing it just as quickly to investors, lazy partners, and taxation. Key founder vesting should have no cliff. This is called stock dilution control.
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Both Sides of the Table
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. Hire your co-founder.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 18, 2015
It’s disconcerting for most to realize that these shares are initially worth nothing, and the challenge is to get that value up as quickly as possible, without losing it just as quickly to investors, lazy partners and taxation. Key founder vesting should have no cliff. This is called stock dilution control.
venturehacks.com
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.
The Equity Kicker
OCTOBER 8, 2014
We couldn’t use them as is because they don’t have enough detail on key items, like investor protections and founder vesting. Forward Partners Venture Capital' Since writing that termsheet we have used it on around four deals and shared it with a few more companies we have had discussions with.
venturehacks.com
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
The Equity Equation. As this nuclear winter of venture hacks continues, I thought you might enjoy our thoughts on Paul Graham’s The Equity Equation. ” Read the rest of The Equity Equation first; it is great. You have to pay market rates regardless of the equity equation. Venture Hacks Good advice for startups.
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