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10 Partner Qualities to Test Before Sharing Equity

Startup Professionals Musings

The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO. Then, as I suggested before, it’s time to establish a formal agreement or contract to cement the partnership. The relationship has to have trust, communication, and respect in order to work.

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TechStars Patriot Boot Camp Is Happening This Week

Feld Thoughts

Todd Park (US CTO) and Aneesh Chopra (Former US CTO) are delivering a keynotes, along with Paul Bucha (Medal of Honor Recipient) and many others. LivingSocial will be welcoming these veterans to their office for a tour and to meet the team and hear their inspiring story. Jerry Johnson, RLJ Equity. David Cohen, TechStars.

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Should You Share Equity with Consultants?

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Technology | Thursdays. Leadership & Managing | Tuesdays. LEADERSHIP & MANAGING. Leadership. TECHNOLOGY. Should You Share Equity with Consultants? Science and Technology Technology. Parker found that equity as compensation helped build loyalty to his company -- even among consultants.

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5 Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Know

YoungUpstarts

by Marcus Turner, President and CTO of Enola Labs. Lesson Learned: Equity is the ultimate power; don’t give it away without the appropriate compensation or plan. Make sure that there is a well-planned contract for everything. Having the proper contracts in place is discussed in any “business 101” setting.

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What is Sweat Equity Worth?

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Run & Grow Run and Grow Your Business Home Human Resources Leadership Innovation Growth Strategies Business Management Travel Innovation Play Video Docstocs Jason Nazar on Fostering Innovation (Video). What is Sweat Equity Worth? Determining how to value sweat equity is key when negotiating with investors and employees.

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Tech Diversity & Inclusion Allies at SXSW

Austin Startup

Heather is an outspoken advocate for women in tech leadership roles and building an inclusive and diverse workforce. An early Human Rights Campaign board member and longtime Austin LGBTQ leader, Eugene co-chaired President Obama’s & the DNC’s LGBTQ Leadership Council.

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Should You Co-Found Your Company With a Software Development Shop (2 of 2)?

David Teten

Not surprisingly, the list above also is ranked from least to most equity stake in an investment for the investor, relative to the cash they invest. How would one set up such a startup to eventually raise capital from outside VCs, who will be wary of ‘dead equity’ (i.e., equity that belongs to departed cofounders)?