socalTECH
APRIL 10, 2018
We charge zero, and take no equity, and really there are very small operational costs for us to support startups. Matt Stodder: The most important thing is to understand their customers, and who they are going after. They fail to understand what the market is, what their differentiation is to their customers.
SoCal CTO
DECEMBER 1, 2010
Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. No Business Plan Survives First Contact With A Customer – The 5.2 It may be that all the doomsayers are right. But I don’t think so. same as the old boss.
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SoCal CTO
SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
equity debate. Converts versus equity deals - Chris Dixon , August 31, 2010 There has been a debate going on the past few days over whether seed deals should be funded using equity or convertible notes (converts). Every investment so far in this YC batch (and there have been a lot) has been done on a convertible note.”.
SoCal CTO
JANUARY 5, 2011
- SoCal CTO , January 13, 2010 5 Lessons from 150 startup pitches - A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks , July 11, 2010 9 Reasons Why Many Smart People Go Nowhere - Life Beyond Code , March 29, 2010 No Accounting For Startups - Steve Blank , February 22, 2010 Startup Advice In Exactly Three Words - #StartupTriplets - OnStartups , January (..)
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 11, 2010
Research this market by doing market sizing, looking at existing products, talking to customers and deciding how you will make money. If you believe there is a market then build a prototype product that you can show customers, investors and potential employees. Paying customers. Validate that you can make money before starting.
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