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Why pay sales team prior to results?

September 23rd, 2017

I think payment after sale result is more rational. We are trading company and looking for a good sale force, maybe can be defined as sale partner... More

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Equity-based compensation for building prototype

Myra Ann Keith Co-founder and President of A-Tel Communications, Inc.

September 23rd, 2017

I think your offer is a fair offer. Your friend won't get anywhere without a prototype and there is no reason you can't have some equity and return... More

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I broke a NDA. What could happen?

Joseph Wang Chief Science Officer at Bitquant Research Laboratories

September 23rd, 2017

If all you shared was basic information then probably nothing. If it's a standard NDA, then it's likely that the information you shared would not... More

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What is the best online service for managing the day to day events of a coworking / incubator space?

Shishir Singh Entrepreneur. Co-founder Sopan Technologies & 40DollarLogo

September 23rd, 2017

This is an old thread but still relevant for people searching for coworking management solutions so I will add my 2 cents. There are many coworking... More

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Is there a marketplace to sell a start-up?

David M

September 23rd, 2017

@chris seline-love your perspective! @Jacob Mullins-Hey I don't mean to knock your pitch which could have done better with a personal tone to Devin.... More

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I broke a NDA. What could happen?

David M

September 22nd, 2017

If this is a real scenario, it is very unwise to discuss in an open forum that can be traced back to you and illustrate your continued discussion... More

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How do I get in touch with angel investors?

Paul Garcia President at TABLE

Last updated on September 22nd, 2017

Sidd, if you're a startup, you are definitely looking for angels, because other funding sources besides friends/family typically don't deal with startups.... More

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Advice if stop or continue with my project (medical sector)

Arthur Lipper Chairman of British Far East Holdings Ltd.

September 22nd, 2017

You should get the opinion of likely success by an experienced business owner or trusted person not involved with the project. The decsion to continue... More

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What is the best digital marketing tool for startups and why?

Alessandra Sagredo Outsourced CMO, Marketing Automation Expert, Marketing Team Builder, Process Architect, Foodie

Last updated on September 22nd, 2017

My top (standard) that may be adjusted as more info is gained include: Top Platform: CRM combined with Marketing Automation - Checkout SharpSpring... More

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Why is it so difficult to find a technical co-founder for your start-up?

Sameer Sirdeshpande Finalyzed LLC: Impactful Revenue Growth

Last updated on September 22nd, 2017

You're right - finding the "right" technical co-founder for you is really hard to do, for a number of reasons. I'm a technical co-founder (CTO) of... More

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I have my MVP and received great feedback from the community on it! I don't have the skills or money to move forward. What do I do?

Philip Hignigh Principle software engineer, passionate about changing the way software is created

September 22nd, 2017

If you're interested in recruiting developers, I would suggest you include the type of development for the existing components and the components... More

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Advice on how to deal with APP stores

Cassi Kjun Jiyong App promotion, app install, review and rating provider.

Last updated on September 22nd, 2017

Hi there, if you want to get the prime placement, the first thing you should do is getting the right keywords - keywords play a very important role... More

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How do I get in touch with angel investors?

Rosaline Georgevna CEO, Co-founder, Female Entrepreneur, Creative Innovator & Tech Addict

September 22nd, 2017

There's a bit of a slump with Angel Investors. Most VC's are currently waiting for returns in startups they supported in 2015. I'm going through the... More

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Why pay sales team prior to results?

Sumeet Jadhav Founder @ Code Factree

Last updated on September 22nd, 2017

Finding a proper Sales COmapny is very important for any company, but the thing that troubles me is they asked me to pay a huge amount at start to... More

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Where to find software developers for early startup, with reasonable rates?

Viktor Kompaneyets Investment analyst, consultant & advisor

September 22nd, 2017

In lot of cases You can hire software outsourcing company to build MVP. It is more cheaper, rather than hire developers team. Sometimes, You will... More

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Where to find software developers for early startup, with reasonable rates?

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September 22nd, 2017

What's your budget?

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What is the best way for on-boarding new user ?

Paul Garcia President at TABLE

September 22nd, 2017

The "best" method really depends on how technical and how engaged your user is. Some prefer having a comprehensive user manual easily accessible.... More

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Why pay sales team prior to results?

Bryan Frank

September 21st, 2017

Before I explain what sales people do, I wonder what employees you've found who are willing to work for no pay until the product is delivered. Every... More

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I have a final prototype, a patent, website, and a simple business plan, but I'm not really sure what my next steps should be?

Brice Bishop Passionate & Creative, Founder of Docklender, Auburn University Bachelors Economics

September 21st, 2017

Work on making first sales. No product is successful until you have something to show for it. Sales can build momentum and show early on possible... More

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FinTech start-up - Where can I find regulatory compliance advise?

Chris Dusa Hands-on investor. Builder of businesses. Great teammate

September 21st, 2017

Resources like this at Perkins Coie is a great place to start. This firm is a fantastic option for early stage companies. They might be able to answer... More