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Roping in the Legal Eagles

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It is surprising how often entrepreneurs forget this simple fact. A startup-oriented lawyer may not be able to convince a jury of a guilty man’s innocence, but they can guide your adVenture through the menacing legal shoals it will no doubt face. As outlined in Beware the Consultant , be wary when selecting a professional services firm.

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Forget Cash: What Will You Really Make At Your Startup?

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For this reason, I encourage my young entrepreneurs to fully understand what they will "make" at their venture, beyond monetary riches. In the powerful poetry performance embedded below, he describes a dinner party during his teaching days in which a smug lawyer asked him, "Come on, be honest, what do you make?" Passionate Problems.

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Confessions Of A VC: Crap – Why I Passed On Uber’s Seed Round

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A VC has done their job when their funds include enough great companies to generate an industry-leading outcome. Thus, while it is painful for a great investment to pass you by, the pain is wistful, not acute. i thought it was a great idea given how crappy cabs are and it seems to be getting traction. If so, not a great fit.