Competition Equity Ideas Satisfaction 
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 11, 2023
That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 16, 2020
That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry.
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 23, 2021
Most aspiring entrepreneurs I know are just waiting for that unique idea to strike them that will kickstart their new venture, put them in control of their lifestyle, achieve financial independence, and maybe even change the world. Should I start out alone, or assemble a team first? A business is never a solo operation.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Since investors tend to invest in people, more than the idea, the personnel review is normally the highest priority item. Startup equity investments imply a long-term business relationship, lasting an average of five years.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 8, 2022
Your great idea for the next Facebook may make you wealthy, but it probably won’t help the hungry. You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. Otherwise exit and startup with another idea.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 24, 2021
Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Since investors tend to invest in people, more than the idea, the personnel review is normally the highest priority item. Startup equity investments imply a long-term business relationship, lasting an average of five years.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 16, 2015
That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry.
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