Entrepreneurial Discussions

Popular on CoFoundersLab ·

What is the cheapest way to build/run an eCommerce Website?

Anonymous

July 20th, 2017

Unfortunately, I am not able to necessarily answer your question directly. However, if you would consider becoming an independent member (and refer... More

Answer ·

Initial employees equity

Mike Moyer

July 20th, 2017

There's no way to guess, in advance, what everyone deserves. You are building a asset that you hope will create value in the form of profits or a... More

Answer ·

What do you think about the "Build things that don't scale" advice. What is your experience on this?

Josh McCormack Owner, InteractiveQA - Marketing, Web Dev, Testing, Data & Market Analysis

July 20th, 2017

The opposite is to make your offering so secure and bullet proof that no outlier client is going to bleed you dry. And no one will be super excited... More

Answer ·

What are the pros and cons of developing mobile web vs mobile app?

Sudeep Bhatnagar I develop apps, talk apps, live apps.

July 20th, 2017

Mobile Apps Pros:- 1. High performance, fast, ability to work offline, keeps handy on device. 2. Can best utilize device resources (GPS, camera, accelarometer). 3.... More

Question · Entrepreneurship · Marketing Strategy

I had unsuccessful launch on ProductHunt. What's next?

Slav

July 20th, 2017

My precious baby product which I have spent last 12 months working on just bummed on ProductHunt. It became obvious after 24 hours since I have posted... More

Read 11 answers

Question · Equity · Hiring

Initial employees equity

Sean Shoffstall Experienced founder starting up something new

July 19th, 2017

We are looking to hire our first employees and wanted to get the communities advice on how much compensation should be made up of equity? Our first... More

Read 1 answers

Answer ·

Is being in invite only private beta mode good enough to be considered for accelerators?

Devon Campbell Founder at Radworks, Mad Startup Science, lead developer at Resque

July 19th, 2017

Depends on the accelerator. I took part in an accelerator a few years back in which all the companies were still in ideation. Do you know anything... More

Answer ·

Is there a marketplace to sell a start-up?

John Cabri

Last updated on July 19th, 2017

You may have already sold your company, so this information may not be useful for you (hopefully it will be for others). I have worked with five companies... More

Answer ·

My advisor sucks and I want my equity back. How do I do this?

Maxine Pierson INTERIM CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ VP Investor

July 19th, 2017

Just read and enforce your written agreement with performance benchmarks- I hope this exists...

Answer ·

What do you think about the "Build things that don't scale" advice. What is your experience on this?

Andy Freeman Product Management and ... - Looking for new opportunities

July 19th, 2017

If you're referring to http://paulgraham.com/ds.html , the advice is not to build things that won't scale but to DO things that won't scale. That... More

Answer ·

What do you think about the "Build things that don't scale" advice. What is your experience on this?

Ben

July 19th, 2017

During my time as a Wall Street analyst, I covered some "non-scalable" companies (e.g. food services providers), some "semi-scalable" companies (e.g.... More

Question · Accelerators · Product Development

Is being in invite only private beta mode good enough to be considered for accelerators?

John Negron Profit and Purpose Homie

Last updated on July 19th, 2017

We are rushing to get a prototype out but now we're moving it to private for a few rounds of beta testing with real users. We've applied to some accelerator... More

Read 2 answers

Answer ·

Does a mutual NDA count if the issuer doesn't sign it?

Juan Zarco Managing Director, Silicon Valley Ventures Growth Partners llp

July 19th, 2017

This is an example of 1st year law school problem -- can the opposing party consent to an agreement without signing it? This is the USA, and each... More

Answer ·

My advisor sucks and I want my equity back. How do I do this?

Rupert Froud Driven to create FinTech solutions

July 19th, 2017

What was it that he had promised to do for you in the first place?

Answer ·

What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

John Shirey

July 19th, 2017

Keep three things in mind: 1. Focus, 2. Focus, and 3. Focus. Most entrepreneurs want to do lots, and lots of things and roll out lots of products.... More

Answer ·

My advisor sucks and I want my equity back. How do I do this?

Vlad Khomutov Founder @ Fast Venture, Founder @ Propel Digital, Co-Founder @Webreel, Co-founder @Fitland

July 19th, 2017

Reward people for accomplishment, not participation. In other words, set out a vesting period for the equity based on results, effort, attitude,... More

Answer ·

Would you focus on building tangible skills, networking, etc. or on building a project without them?

Mark Hill Founder & CEO at The Wardrobe Essentialist

July 19th, 2017

Here's the good news: at 19, you have virtually your entire career ahead of you, so don't take steps out of desperation. You're missing the most... More

Answer ·

How can I reach more to the global markets, retailers or stores? Anyone in the business of manufacturing or supplying of clothes?

Kabo Letlhare-Wastikc Founder @ Etudiant Medical Aid

July 18th, 2017

Sounds good. Share

Answer ·

What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

James Corbishley Inventor, Startup

Last updated on July 18th, 2017

I have seen startups fail for quite a few reasons, and a few that have been successful. I guess the main advice would be for your friend to really... More

Answer ·

For experienced CTOs, what would entice you to team up with a first time entrepreneur?

Aji Abraham

July 18th, 2017

I get quite a lot of requests from entrepreneurs looking for a CTO/tech founder. Main things I have found very useful in deciding if its worth pursuing: 1.... More