SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. Of course, I have an advantage because I organize the LA CTO Forum. What technology research is required? What technologies will we use? Gap closed, right? Accounting?

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 18, 2011

Of course, that doesn’t help here. Obviously, in hindsight it would have been a really good idea to get an agreement that spelled out your equity position and how you would be treated cash+equity prior to and after funding. Please let this be a lesson to everyone – founders and CTOs. Don’t put yourself in this situation.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 18, 2011

Of course, that doesn’t help here. Obviously, in hindsight it would have been a really good idea to get an agreement that spelled out your equity position and how you would be treated cash+equity prior to and after funding. Please let this be a lesson to everyone – founders and CTOs. Don’t put yourself in this situation.

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Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 12, 2010

He previously co-founded and served as Chief Technology Officer of IMVU. He is principal of FutureWorks, an award-winning New Media agency in Silicon Valley, and has led interactive and social programs for Fortune 500 companies, notable celebrities, and Web 2.0 He is a frequent public speaker. Alex Quilici. gigaom.com.

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Frank Addante

MAY 15, 2006

(Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. Web Development & Marketing Technology) Exit: evolved into L90 (next company) Lesson: What you dont know cant stop you. If so, buy them (at a reasonable price, of course). Startup 3.0: Be scrappy. ReaXions, Inc.

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