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

David Teten

Vesting equity equally divided into set milestones, in this case: 5% vest after design phase. 5% vest at clickable prototype. 5% vest at beta launch. During this process, we start opening up our tight network of product, data/growth and design advisors to help; what at OAB, we like to call Guerilla Development.

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Beware The Consultant

infochachkie.com

Allow the consultant to invest in your future success; in lieu of cash, grant them equity in the form of Non-qualified Options that vest based upon the attainment of quantifiable goals; keep in mind that adverse tax consequences may be associated with such equity grants, so check with your accountant before deploying this form of compensation.

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