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Demand Media Spends $707K On Spanish Language Firm

socalTECH

According to the filing, the firm issued $707,254 in equity, in conjunction with a merger or acquisition on July 1st. The acquisition looks to be even bigger than the two most recently announced acquisitions by Demand Media, of Los Angeles-based IndieClick and El Segundo-based RSS Graffiti. READ MORE>>.

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Why Entrepreneurs Hate (Most) MBAs

InfoChachkie

Thus, if you encounter an action-oriented MBA who has practical startup experience, is willing to accept equity in lieu of a market salary and exhibits a collaborative attitude, ignore their MBA handicap and hire them immediately. Entrepreneurs should leverage the screening performed by B-schools and not dismiss MBA applicants outright.

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The Series A Crunch Is For Entrepreneurs Who Can’t Create Their Own Luck

InfoChachkie

If you are forced to accept a lower value, consider reducing the dilutive impact by raising a mix of equity and debt, as described more fully below. Expect such debt to include a modest equity kicker component, in the form of warrant coverage. In addition, be on alert for camouflaged fees. Share and Enjoy.

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

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Facebook had to resolve expensive and time-consuming litigation related to promising early hires senior positions and substantial equity stakes. • 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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Evaluate their sincerity by asking them to accept equity in exchange for all or a portion of their overall compensation. • Facebook • Twitter • Delicious • LinkedIn • StumbleUpon • Add to favorites • Email • RSS. Statue photo by Tony the Misfit on Flickr. Share and Enjoy.

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Make Yourself Irresistible To A Startup

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Equity Focused – Display your belief in the startup by negotiating for an out-sized stock option grant, in exchange for a lower base salary. • Facebook • Twitter • Delicious • LinkedIn • StumbleUpon • Add to favorites • Email • RSS. 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. CompStudy 2008 Report on Equity and Cash Compensation at Technology Startups. Today RSS is the enabling technology – the infrastructure, the delivery system. Simply put, there is no market for RSS. Let's recap.

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