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How to Make Better Reference Calls

Both Sides of the Table

Whether you’re considering hiring a new employee or as an investor whether you’re looking to do a background check on the founders of a company. Don’t worry about the fact that these are the references that the candidate has hand-picked – that’s part of the process. Ask for at least 5 references.

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The End of the Mexican Road

Both Sides of the Table

I learned many of my negotiation techniques through experience. And negotiation technique is one of the few areas on my MBA that was truly new information to me by the time I had attended. We like to short-hand it, as in, “What’s our BATNA?” agreeing whether or not to top up a founder’s equity.

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Core Startup Lessons From The Marines And Peace Corps

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Craig Harris, Co-Founder and CEO of HG Data , knows first-hand that it is possible to recruit top talent, without the benefit of a lot of cash or equity. Early in his career, Craig spent nearly 4 years with the Peace Corps in Paraguay, creating an agro-forestry farm that remains in operation over 20-years later. Make Money Not Strife.

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Top 57 Online Startups Meets Technology Meets Product Posts for November 2010

SoCal CTO

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. 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.