What a startup is worth comes up a lot when looking for money. The worth or evaluation of a startup is a inexact science that combines rules of thumb, some simple math, years of experience and eventually what someone will actually pay (or invest in you). In order to come up with … [Read more...]
How to Divide up Founders Equity
See if this sounds familiar: A couple buddies come up with this super cool idea to completely dominate the SaaS market for tools that help companies save billions by monetizing their social media reach . These buddies know the technology, have the contacts and VC’s want to pour … [Read more...]
OnStartups: A Geek’s Guide to Hiring Marketing People
This [post](http://onstartups.com/tabid/3339/bid/11576/A-Geek-s-Guide-To-Hiring-Marketing-People.aspx) is a must read for any techie that needs to hire a marketing person. I do recommend looking at the original … [Read more...]
Quicksprout: The Biggest Mistake Your’re Going to Make
Focus is a critical component to success and Neil nails it with this [post](http://www.quicksprout.com/2010/01/26/heres-the-biggest-mistake-youre-going-to-make/). Without focus, you get easily distracted on things that don't matter. Starting a business is no different. You really … [Read more...]
Startup Stock Options Explained
**Disclaimer:** I am not a lawyer nor an accountant. I don’t even play them on TV. What I have done is some research. I have also been at a couple of startups where I had to figure out the paperwork. It obvious, but please do consult a qualified financial or legal adviser before … [Read more...]
