Startup Initial Equity Split Agreement
So I have been looking for a sample startup equity split agreement and I can’t find one. I know that the best way would be to have one drafted by an…
Tell the story of my startup failures, or just keep going?
Im thinking about opening up and discussing my failures as a nonprofit/social business startup founder. Ive been in Asia for about 10 years, and hammering…
What is a good equity split for the initial startup team?
I came up with the idea and validated it. Now I am building the inital team to develop and launch. It includes: 1) Me (non-technical founder – business…
Is it worth going to SXSW V2V?
East Coast startup bootstrapping. The cost of going to the event, is it worth it? Or, is it hype with no outcome?
Stuck on my MVP
I’m working on my first startup solo. I’m building something in the travel industry (I know it’s bloated but I’m passionate about traveling and I don’t…
The developer working on our first MVP is committed and kind and is a chronic interruptor!
Listening halfway through conversation before jumping in and then I talk over him until he stops talking. Things are cool now but magnify this interaction…
Is it possible to start a company alone?
I’ve been working on startups for a few years, and have co-founded one of my own about two years ago with two guys I really respect. However, over the…
Which startup service providers should we avoid?
We’re at the beginning stages of setting up professional services for our company – payroll, accounting, PR, crm, project tracking, etc. I’ve received a…
Where do you get good advisors (not necessarily tech-oriented)?
What is a good resource to find advisors or get advice on a consistent basis? I could just keep posting here, but feels like I’m talking to a white wall.…
Would firing a CTO in the middle of fundraising be disastrous?
Before I start, I know I should have done this earlier… (Mark Suster’s “hire fast fire fast” is ringing in my ears – trust me!) but my CTO needs to go.…
Any tips for reducing my risk from an equity cliff when joining a startup?
I’m considering becoming the first technical hire at a funded startup. The offer includes significant equity, but it comes with a typical one year cliff.…
Non-tech cofounder transitioning to tech
What’s the easiest /most retainable resource to build your own MVP from scratch? I’m contemplating using Django or Ruby and was wondering which would be…
My cofounder is starting a business on the side
My cofounder and I have been working together for about 2 months. She is a close friend and prior to me bringing her on as a partner, she never expressed…
Cofounder can’t pull their own weight.
We have our roles clearly defined for the development of our startup. We just launched our pilot but my partner’s products are not working. Mine is…
Can you be sued for having just a verbal agreement with your partner about profit sharing?
I have a company and we only have a verbal agreement about the profit shares. I’m planning to fire him because he can’t commit full time with the company…
Any ideas for attracting great commission only sales people??
Startup chicken & egg #843 – the Partner/Investor one.
We raised a seed round last year and built out the product, got early b2c revenues but with slower than expected consumer growth. We have a LOT of…
Does remote work really work for a Startup?
We are 4 co-founders, a rather large team. We’ve known each other for a long time, and get along great. We created a good product, that is getting good…
How to get coders for non-technical founders?
We are two entrepreneurs developing a new web service. We are having trouble finding a techincal founder for equity to build out the service and manage…
How should I respond to a partner not contributing as much as they should?
My business partner and I started our business out of university last year. Eight months later and three months prior to launch he has gone travelling. It…
Does Gender Play a role in getting funding in Startups
Is it easier for men as opposed to women to get startup funding?
How do i still work my 9-5 to pay the rent, but still keep developing a solid product idea?
Ambition: to develop a product that brings its devotees an experience of deeply personalized reflection and understanding of the information, opinions,…
Should I quit my pursuit of a law career and start a business?
I am currently doing my Master in Law and realized my passion for law has waned. Looking at all the startups doing well, I am thinking of completely…
How do I drive traffic to my non-profit website and get people to post on the forum?
I recently started a website with the main purpose of having a forum. However, I don’t know how to get people to post on it.
Would you go to a trade show that has not been done before and would you want to pay full price?
I have the option of attending a trade show and this is the first time they have done it but they are getting good coverage in the Times news paper and…
How can I get around the Jewish insider circles?
I am not a racist, but I noticed (and I think it would be hard for anyone not to) that the vast majority of SV players are Jewish AND prefer making most…
Should I get a technical or non-technical co-founder?
I’m about to get pulled into a startup by a non-technical co-founder who is young with very little experience in the field (how do I make a website kind…
How do I market-test subscription pricing?
I’m getting user feedback that our product subscription price is too high. How do I market-test a reduction without giving away the farm?
Take a new, more visible role with a struggling concern?
I’m not sure I’m even asking the right question here, but… I’ve been working on a product as a senior dev for a couple years which has just started…
Is it worth trying to advance as a late hire in a faltering startup?
I joined a small tech-based startup in a junior technical role a year ago, thinking it was a foot-in-the-door. It’s turned out that the organization is…