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5 Equity Distribution Parameters For Key Contributors

Startup Professionals Musings

Value is embodied in previous success with investors, proven problem-solving ability, and having built and executed a business plan with minimal resources. Building the product may be the easy part of your startup challenge. Key to required patents or trade secrets. Level of responsibility and time allocated.

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5 Keys To Negotiating Your Fair Share Of Any Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Value is embodied in previous success with investors, proven problem solving ability, and having built and executed a business plan with minimal resources. Building the product may be the easy part of your startup challenge. Key to required patents or trade secrets. Level of responsibility and time allocated.

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5 Criteria For Splitting Equity In Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Value is embodied in previous success with investors, proven problem solving ability, and having built and executed a business plan with minimal resources. Building the product may be the easy part of your startup challenge. Key to required patents or trade secrets. Level of responsibility and time allocated.

Equity 95
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How Much Founder Stock Should You Offer Co-Founders?

Startup Professionals Musings

Value is embodied in previous success with investors, proven problem-solving ability, and having built and executed a business plan with minimal resources. Building the product may be the easy part of your startup challenge. Key to required patents or trade secrets. Level of responsibility and time allocated.

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10 C-Level Positions That Are Red Flags For Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

VCs and Angel investors like to see a startup that is running lean and mean, with no more than three or four of the conventional C-level or VP titles. The most common ones I see and salute are CEO, CFO, and CTO. Chief Human Resources Officer (VP Personnel). Chief Legal Officer. Chief Security Officer.

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Are You Getting Your Fair Share Of Startup Equity?

Startup Professionals Musings

Value is embodied in previous success with investors, proven problem solving ability, and having built and executed a business plan with minimal resources. Building the product may be the easy part of your startup challenge. Key to required patents or trade secrets. Level of responsibility and time allocated.

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10 Job Titles Never Found in an Investable Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

VCs and Angel investors like to see a startup that is running lean and mean, with no more than three or four of the conventional C-level or VP titles. The most common ones I see and salute are CEO, CFO, and CTO. Chief Human Resources Officer (VP Personnel). Chief Legal Officer. Chief Security Officer.

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