SoCal CTO
DECEMBER 14, 2009
There’s quite a bit of truth to what Mark is saying about startup software developers, but my guess is that there’s another reason that it seems harder to find developers in this context. reduced salary, partial equity, good experience, etc. I’ll give you equity in the company.” They haven’t.
SoCal CTO
JANUARY 18, 2011
During that time one of the founders had mentioned that for the initial agreed time (3 months, equivalent dollars could be translated to 2% of equity but no agreement was reached at that time). I tried to argue that the equity should be what it was at the time I joined and discussed but there was no formal agreement at that time.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
SoCal CTO
JANUARY 18, 2011
During that time one of the founders had mentioned that for the initial agreed time (3 months, equivalent dollars could be translated to 2% of equity but no agreement was reached at that time). I tried to argue that the equity should be what it was at the time I joined and discussed but there was no formal agreement at that time.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 14, 2023
Deferred payments start with stretching the payables period but, more importantly, include giving employee equity in lieu of a higher salaries and negotiating vendor deferred payments out of future revenues. For example, a software development startup raising $250,000 from angel investors better be able to operate on $25,000 per month.
SoCal CTO
MARCH 12, 2012
I promised I would write this post with some thoughts and ideas on the topic. "I'm looking for a partner / cofounder who can not only head the technical aspects and build a working model of the site, but someone with the connections to put a great development team together when we need it. Get to know the developers.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 19, 2020
Deferred payments start with stretching the payables period but, more importantly, include giving employee equity in lieu of a higher salaries and negotiating vendor deferred payments out of future revenues. For example, a software development startup raising $250,000 from angel investors better be able to operate on $25,000 per month.
SoCal CTO
APRIL 28, 2014
The developer should be breaking out each individual piece of functionality and then coming up with a range of effort for the elements of that functionality. Other Topics Covered I also covered topics that are covered more thoroughly in the following posts: Document Your MVP for a Developer.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
150 
Let's personalize your content