socalTECH
APRIL 10, 2018
We charge zero, and take no equity, and really there are very small operational costs for us to support startups. They fail to understand what the market is, what their differentiation is to their customers. Blake Caldwell: We believe heavily in customer in customer development. Also, you have to have a team.
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.”.
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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. The United States is now a debtor nation to China and that the bill is about to come due. It may be that all the doomsayers are right. But I don’t think so.
SoCal CTO
JANUARY 5, 2011
Both Sides of the Table , July 22, 2010 An updated Digital Trends presentation - Jeff Hilimire , June 2, 2010 I do what I hate - Jessica Mah , January 7, 2010 Startup Equity Allocation - charliecrystle.com , January 11, 2010 When good investment decisions end up backing more women CEOs: Conversation with Cameron Lester at Azure Capital.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 11, 2010
Remember that legally the order of payments (I’m not a lawyer, double check with a bankruptcy lawyer) is employees, creditors, equity holders. This will save everybody from the time, expense and risks of a bankruptcy. Better that you handle things until the bitter end and preserve your most valuable asset – your reputation.
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