Should I shut down my company
I absolutly hate my investor and I don’t think I can continue running my startup with them involved – they invested $25k through an accelerator (for an…
I’m not technical founder, don’t know what to be doing while his entire team is busy coding?
I am not a technical founder and I am about launch my own startup soon. But I don’t really know what to be doing while other technical members of the team…
Where can entrepreneurs go when they have reached their bullshit limit?
Is there a place they can retreat to to restore their faith in humanity so they can get back to work? I’m less than 60 days to launching my product and…
Getting first b2b customer with limited budget
This question may have been answered but my situation is unique. Started this company back in 2007, having quit a nice paying corp job, and had some…
What is a typically % of equity to give a potential 1st employee?
I have started a company with a cofounder and we have an idea for a project management application somewhere in the realm of Basecamp but with a different…
Doubting if Startup life is worth the effort and mental pressure
I had worked at 2 startups before as one of the early team members. Both startups had a good exit. I loved the startup life in those days. That bug got me…
What should I do with my co-founder?
We have been friends for more than four years now and have been working on this idea for the past 10 months. The problem is that he hasn’t contributed…
Pricing of a B2B SAAS product.
We are launching a new B2B SAAS product. We could either ask the customer to sign the contract or get the payment via credit card. Our thinking is if he…
Take an Executive Assistant role to learn about operating a company?
Started a company. Obtained funding. Company failed. Now, officially unemployed, I am considering taking an Admin position at a local, successful startup.…
I’m not a culture fit in the company I help run
I am not one of the founders. But I am part of the executive team (i.e. VP-level). I hired more than half of the company – most are my 1st and 2nd level…
Worth collaborating with a remote co-founder?
I’ve met a few potential co-founders online. From different countries. Israel, for instance. 1. Can I trust someone I’ve never met? 2. Is it easy to work…
Anyone start a business with little or no $?
I have many good ideas, but no $ to invest. I make pretty good money at my 9-5, my wife makes eh-money but has incredible benefits. House, 2 kids, etc.…
Operating agreement not in place…
Been hard at work for the last year as co-founder of a start-up. Looks like we may be getting our first client. 1) Should I be worried that there is no…
Are options worth it?
In the last startup I worked for I got some options, but since the exit was an acquihire, they ended up being meaningless and the only factor was…
Can I build something in the same industry as my client?
I’m a developer and I work as a freelancer for different startups. For the last two months, I’ve worked for a startup in consumer space. I learned a lot…
Cofounder’s Girlfriend
My co-founder constantly checks his phone for text messages from his girlfriend, even when discussing crucial issues, drafting important client emails,…
New Jersey Investment Culture… Am I the only one experiencing it?
This has happened to me now three times over the last two months and leaving a weird taste in my month. Our startup is a web and mobile app and we are…
At a crossroad, who do I turn to?
I’m a 40+ year old man living in the heart of silicon valley and completely lost on what to do with my life. I have started five tech companies in the…
Where to even begin?
I don’t know a lot, and I won’t claim to. I just know I want to do something. I feel like I understand people, what they like and don’t like, what they’d…
Should the company buy the CEO, clothes?
We’ve got a big demo coming up with a huge potential customer. Is it reasonable for the company to purchase a blazer etc for the CEO?
How can I protect myself joining a startup?
I am joining a startup as Product Manager. The 2 owners are offering me 5% as equity. How can I protect myself? Just in case you know we sell the company…
Does Google’s new modified search algorithm blow?
As a bootstrapping startup founder in building phase, I use Google a lot for research & searches in general. So as of a few days ago, the search results…
After how long do startup companies start getting their first paid users for a software (app) service company?
Do you need a tech background to start a startup?
I am a student and I don’t know anything about coding, but I am passionate about startups and have a lot of ideas. I always wanted to start my own company…
Legal issue even though I own 100% of the company
So I incoporated under florida law as an LLC, and I own 100% of the company. My friend and I decided to work together, but I never distributed equity…
What to do to protect myself when a business steals my content for false advertising and cyber bullies me?
Hello startup brothers and sisters. I seek some advice for a situation thats not directly related to my startup. It is in area that startup folks…
How much MRR before first hire + possible funding?
I’ve developed and bootstrapped a niche SaaS product. Started with a beta 1.5 years ago , launched and started charging 1 year ago. £0 to £4k MRR from 190…
How to maintain independence?
I’m just at the beginning, but I just love to work alone, and create my (big) business working on my computer, and I don’t want investors who instruct me…
What are the suggested compensation approaches for a non-founder Sales Manager?
What are the suggested compensation approaches for a non-founder Sales Manager, who will potentially become the sales director and be leading the sales…
Is 50k from Brandery accelerator a good deal (25k for 6% + 25k note)?
Seems slightly misleading because their main description says “We receive a 6% equity stake in each startup in exchange for $50k”, but their FAQ page says…