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Contract Traps Entrepreneurs Should Avoid At All Costs - Sweet Sixteen Kisses of Death

InfoChachkie

Agreements with Big Dumb Companies (BDCs) are like DC Comic’s evil villainess, Poison Ivy. You will no doubt craft agreements with companies of similar or even smaller size to your own. You will no doubt craft agreements with companies of similar or even smaller size to your own. Kiss of Death Provisions.

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ConTraps Part III – Contract Traps Entrepreneurs Should Avoid At All Costs

InfoChachkie

As noted in parts I and II of this series, agreements with Big Dumb Companies (BDCs) can be alluring and potentially fatal. This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. Note: This is part III of a four part series.

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Inside the Realms of Ruin

TechCrunch LA

Along with a team of nine developers, the six young adult authors spent two months working nights and weekends to bring Realms of Ruin to life. Along with a team of nine developers, the six young adult authors spent two months working nights and weekends to bring Realms of Ruin to life.

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ConTraps Part II – Contract Traps Entrepreneurs Should Avoid At All Costs

InfoChachkie

As noted in part I of this series, agreements with Big Dumb Companies (BDCs) can be alluring and potentially fatal. In many cases, agreements crafted by BDC lawyers resemble ConTraps rather than mutually beneficial contracts. Kiss of Death ConTraps. Note: This is part II of a three part series. Surrender Arbitration.

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ConTraps Part II – Contract Traps Entrepreneurs Should Avoid At All Costs

InfoChachkie

As noted in part I of this series, agreements with Big Dumb Companies (BDCs) can be alluring and potentially fatal. In many cases, agreements crafted by BDC lawyers resemble ConTraps rather than mutually beneficial contracts. Kiss of Death ConTraps. Note: This is part II of a three part series. Surrender Arbitration.

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Ten Rookie Startup Mistakes You Won’t Make

InfoChachkie

As an entrepreneur and startup investor, I have helped create companies which achieved two IPOs which collectively raised over $100 million, as well as two acquisitions which totaled $385 million. Rationale: My company is small, I am super busy and I am not a lawyer. “Learn from the mistakes of others.

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The Power of “In Person” – Why Distributed Teams are Less Effective

Both Sides of the Table

He gossips with the office manager who tells 3 software developers. The best companies are built on common beliefs and culture – a common sense of purpose. And slowly, over the years, those crazy stories about Danny passed out in the company bathroom after the Summer party get replaced by weddings, births and family picnics.