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SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

They might own 8% of your company after the first funding but demand up to 33-50% of your next round of financing. Read: it’s an option for that investor and a super expensive one to you, the entrepreneur. They had a free option. So you don’t feel comfortable with a free option now. Why would this happen?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2019

According to recent articles , more than half of the businesses that once appeared on the Fortune 500 list have disappeared in the last twenty years, and the rate of departure is increasing. They marched firmly ahead with their existing model, rather than reinvent themselves in the face of customers demanding change.

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Eric Greenspan

MAY 19, 2016

2001 was a tough year for all, and when the other founder and I butted heads, I took the “Incentive To Leave Option” as was offered to over 40,000 IBMers in the early 90s. I was overwhelmed with that choice, but as I scanned the article published in the Star Tribune, APRIL 11, 2016 — 11:07AM.,

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 13, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! For instance, offer phone support to a demanding customer, rather than lower-touch and less-timely email or chat. The “D” word - Discounts.

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InfoChachkie

JULY 2, 2012

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Temperamental Superstars – These individuals episodically perform at a high level, yet they constantly demand a high level of managerial attention to assuage and reassure their oversized egos. ’ Nope. Reggie is who he is.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2011

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. I acknowledged this in the article. I said both in the article but felt compelled to provide a statement up front for the skimmers. They get a cheaper price, they wipe out much founder stock value and they reissue you new options.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Brad Feld in Places to Find Developers in Exchange for Sweat Equity While finding a developer to work for sweat equity is an option, I’d assert that you’d be better served by hunting for a technical co-founder that is passionate about creating the company you envision. Don’t expect someone to work for nothing endlessly.

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Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 27, 2014

” Smart products need to have added value, according to Itzkovitch in his article published on Medium. Price point is undoubtedly a factor (the Samsung fridge goes for $3,600), and there just isn’t much demand for app-enabled kitchens. That’s why consumers aren’t clamoring for connected kitchen appliances.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2013

founders a cease and desist email demanding the removal of all CrunchBase content from their People+ app, on the grounds that People+ is “nothing more than a copycat app which “duplicates what CrunchBase offers in order to compete directly” . In an unsettling display of protectionism, AOL serves Prop Populi, Inc.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 2, 2018

Once women have access to STEM education, they need resources to support them and open the door to high-demand careers. Another phrase that I always share is, “Failure is never an option.”. This article is part of a Techstars Startup Week content series brought to you by CHASE for BUSINESS. It isn’t always easy. Lead anyway.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2010

His first reality reset is that now, maybe for the first time, he really has a boss, or several bosses, and often very demanding ones at that. These are not optional suggestions, so treat them as management objectives that will get you fired if you don’t perform. Personal visits from key investors. Do it with your eyes open.

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Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 1, 2012

Niche apps can usually demand a higher price point because there isn’t much competition out there. If you have a great catch… then you may want to forego the two options above. In my next article, I will cover how you to choose your features, your approach to the market and the potential pitfalls that can pop-up.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Thus, demand “Powered By” branding status to ensure that end-users will be exposed to your brand and alerted to the fact that your technology is a significant component of the BDC’s solution. Kiss of Death ConTraps.

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TechEmpower

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Our goal in this article is to paint a realistic picture of how to think about performance early in the life of an application. This article is focused on the server side, but we encourage you to also look at your application holistically. What do we mean by performance? Web application performance is a broad discipline.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 19, 2018

In startup-land, however, the presumptions about where housing demand is going looks a bit different. Home sharing is on the rise, along with more temporary lease options, high-touch service and smaller spaces in sought-after urban locations. For this article, however, we’ll focus on U.S. Seeking roommates and venture capital.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Thus, demand “Powered By” branding status to ensure that end-users will be exposed to your brand and alerted to the fact that your technology is a significant component of the BDC’s solution. Kiss of Death ConTraps.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 5, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! When we launched GoToAssist, we offered our customers the option to brand the customer-facing webpages with their logo and brand colors. How Much For A Rib? Price = Value.

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! The reason we previously offered our customers the option of a Pilot was to secure their business more quickly. Ironically, the result is often just the opposite.

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SoCal Delicious

MARCH 1, 2010

But emerging entrepreneurial hubs around the country are giving startup aspirants options. About Us Advertise Articles by Topic FAQ FC Expert Blogs Events Subscribe Manage Subscriptions Privacy Terms of Service Contact Us Multimedia About Company of Friends Copyright © 2010 Mansueto Ventures LLC. Okay, maybe not Pauly Shore.

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Mr. Alinsky incited his followers to demand something for nothing. free weekly Infochachkie articles! Mr. Alinsky would demand that I cut slices from my pie and give them to people who did not make an effort to create a pie of their own. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for. Heroes And Villains.

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Mr. Alinsky incited his followers to demand something for nothing. free weekly Infochachkie articles! Mr. Alinsky would demand that I cut slices from my pie and give them to people who did not make an effort to create a pie of their own. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for. Heroes And Villains.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 16, 2011

However, it is my hope that this article will help you avoid learning the following lessons the hard way. If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Fallacy: AdVentures tend to evolve once you begin speaking with pesky customers and demanding partners.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 27, 2010

free weekly Infochachkie articles! As described in Venture Debt , sophisticated investors generally say “No” to the Million Dollar Question, as they typically demand a higher return than can be obtained by selling a company in its early stages. As described in What The Heck Are My Stock Options Worth? , Million Dollar Offer.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

TechCrunch article. Premium experience ($36/yr) offers a desktop application option, unlimited listening, no ads, higher quality audio and more skips. Online DSP (demand-side platform) and ad exchange for display advertisers. Private, flash sales site focused on apparel goods (women, men and children). Total raised: $129.0mm.

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 27, 2010

free weekly Infochachkie articles! As described in Venture Debt , sophisticated investors generally say “No” to the Million Dollar Question, as they typically demand a higher return than can be obtained by selling a company in its early stages. As described in What The Heck Are My Stock Options Worth? , Million Dollar Offer.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

This article initially appeared on TechCrunch - with a minor update highlighted in red below. They are either a sign of naive founders or naive investors (because they will quickly develop a reputation in the market and because future investors in that company will all demand your terms, which therefore will include a full ratchet).

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 20, 2014

What was your process to create naming options, how did you vet options, and how did you test them? We had to file our articles of incorporation for the company the following morning and so we took my Polish nickname which is Ola and we took my brother’s Polish nickname Adas and mushed them together.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

GroupOn, Living Social, AdMeld, Gilt Group, Demand Media, ShoeDazzle, Tumblr, FourSquare, etc. We tend to be more excited about things that we read in the press and/or articles being forwarded to us by our peers. I have two articles on the topic: 1. A guy has three options to ask to the prom. It’s human nature.

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InfoChachkie

MAY 19, 2011

If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Although necessary, “stepping stone” approach of initially utilizing smaller VARs to enter new geographic markets can become problematic as your business grows, because large VARs often demand uncontested, broad, multi-country coverage.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 7, 2015

Some of the choices were limited because you’d be able to find more options in bigger cities. He further stressed his point that smart consumers have experienced a convenient shopping experience–through online tools, social media–and they will soon continue to demand for it. Online marketing has indeed enhanced how retail works.

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