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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

Do you have legal (Founder Agreement, IP, etc.) What are some sites or companies in the same space? What functionality would make your company launch-ready? Accounting Beyond reviewing transactions, what accounting support do you need? How big is the anticipated development team? Tell me about the business.

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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. Unmitigated exclusivity can be the death knell of a small company.

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The Long-Term Value of Loyalty

Both Sides of the Table

I believe that it’s OK for young people to learn and try different roles, companies and geographies. Most of what I learned about operating startups I learned from the really tough years at my first company from 2001-2003. I learned how to do a pipeline review with sales people without getting bullshitted to.

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