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14 Points To Consider When Structuring A Deal

YoungUpstarts

This is obviously a very broad question as it can pertain to anything, but I’m assuming that some of the characteristics are that it is some exchange of financial value between two parties where the goal is to create a win-win situation. Lock down rights and security. What is a huge success for me in the terms?

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How to hire a programmer to make your ideas happen

sivers.org

Only thing Ill add: dont ask the programmer to sign a lengthy contract with non disclosure agreements, invention assignment, etc. Security is hard to get right. If you do, youll be able to get a lower hourly rate in exchange for some equity. Id outsource security and performance testing to an external company.