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Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 14, 2017
I read commentary or Twitter or blogs and realize that there are also strongly held convictions that there are these evil VCs who do terrible things to mostly altruistic founders. Boards are not appointed to be founder-friendly lapdogs for the 1–3 founders who start companies and usually own the largest equity positions in the company.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. Investors like to see that you have committed personal funds as well as “sweat equity,” and they like to see real progress at this level.
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 31, 2012
Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. Investors like to see that you have committed personal funds as well as “sweat equity,” and they like to see real progress at this level.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 17, 2011
Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. Investors like to see that you have committed personal funds as well as “sweat equity,” and they like to see real progress at this level.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 22, 2010
Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. File a provisional patent, register a trademark, and reserve your company domain names. Investors like to see that you have committed personal funds as well as “sweat equity,” and they like to see real progress at this level.
InfoChachkie
JUNE 25, 2009
Some startup attorneys will accept a portion of their initial fees in the form of equity. When you hit the inevitable bumps in the road, a lawyer who has an equity stake in your business is more likely to be flexible with respect to payment terms and more willing to give you quick, off-the-clock feedback and guidance.
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