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Startup Tips From College Dropouts: Zuckerberg, Jobs, Gates, Dell, Ellison, Branson and Disney

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The primary stipulation is that each Thiel Fellow must drop out of college, for at least two years, and pursue their “entrepreneurial ventures, research and self-education.”. Facebook had to resolve expensive and time-consuming litigation related to promising early hires senior positions and substantial equity stakes. Share and Enjoy.

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Why Entrepreneurs Hate (Most) MBAs

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Per the 2012 Global Management Education Graduate Survey, the median debt of 2012 MBA graduates was $45,000, while the debt from top schools averaged $90,000 (e.g., • Facebook • Twitter • Delicious • LinkedIn • StumbleUpon • Add to favorites • Email • RSS. Share and Enjoy.

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7 Business Mistakes Serial Entrepreneurs Never Make (Twice)

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In addition to paying the consultant, you must invest time to educate them. Evaluate their sincerity by asking them to accept equity in exchange for all or a portion of their overall compensation. Fallacy: An entrepreneur’s two most precious assets are time and money. Unfortunately, consultants typically cost you both. Share and Enjoy.

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Top 30 Startup Technology and Product Posts for September 2010

SoCal CTO

previously explained that it usually requires some equity, but here is some more step by step practical advice. It’s a San Francisco Bay Area forum for networking, jobs and education for over 500 Product Management professionals. CompStudy 2008 Report on Equity and Cash Compensation at Technology Startups. Let's recap.

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