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Any experience with FoundersCard?

Colt Agar Founder & Managing Editor @ TheTechReviewer.com

September 26th, 2017

I know this is the an old question, but I have been a FoundersCard member for the last 10 months and feel as though I can answer it for any prospective... More

Question · Entrepreneur · Equity

I have a startup with one rev generating client. Cofounder wants to pivot, and I need to move on to other things. What % should I keep in the co, if any?

Min Oh

Last updated on September 26th, 2017

Cofounder wants to take what we built but pivot the business. The business would be something different, but the foundation would be the same. I'm... More

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What are recommended resources for validating an idea in retail analytics?

Last updated on September 26th, 2017

+1 for Paul Garcia's response which I just saw after I wrote response below.... if this is for independent retailers, the Yelp API makes it very... More

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Does anyone know if there are companies out there that help you sell your startup? If so, can you share your experience? Thank you

David M

September 25th, 2017

Talk to directly-I agree. Start out with an email to the CEO of the companies you want to sell to if you know who they are. If not, research and find. More

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for digital startup similar to upwork , what is the minimum and maximum equity level to be granted to a business angel?

Elana B

September 25th, 2017

This is all based on what you do with the money you take and where you go with it, if you dilute yourself too much early on and cannot bootstrap you... More

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Should we retain a lawyer before we approach investors?

Raymond Williams Software Developer at Vista Entertainment Solutions USA

September 25th, 2017

Yes, unless you can confidently negotiate the legal funding terms proposed by investors. Even still, an investor would want you to have a lawyer. Suggested... More

Question · Advisor Equity · Equity contracts

for digital startup similar to upwork , what is the minimum and maximum equity level to be granted to a business angel?

Francesco Arrighi Passionate of robots and internet opportunity, I've an unicorne to feed

Last updated on September 25th, 2017

I'm working to develope a sturtup and its core business is similar to UpWork. at the moment we are three in the team, me (CEO at 51%), a guy (CTO... More

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Question · E-Commerce · Management

Would you advise keeping a developer on long term for maintenance after development or building your own technical team?

Treasure Kahitu Co-founder. Innovation and diversity is a major concentration

Last updated on September 25th, 2017

I am getting a developing company to create my company's website. I am not a technical person. The plan is to have them give me and two IT people... More

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What are recommended resources for validating an idea in retail analytics?

Ashish Chakraborty TOP 100 CIOs award for consecutive3 years.Driving Cyber security,Driving IT strategy.Customercentric

September 25th, 2017

Use the DIKW pyramid .

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How to attract Customers without Paid Advertising and Content Marketing?

Anjani Shivam Building business from scratch, Part of three growing startups, developer & sales guy

September 25th, 2017

I am a part of a small niche product called https://www.ptemocktest.com , the product is growing strong now, and making the necessary transactions.... More

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How do I get in touch with angel investors?

Harrison Rose Co-Founder & CEO, ex-AT&T Labs, ex-Apple, MBA, strategist, startup expert, robots, software, bus dev

September 24th, 2017

I would add to Raymond Williams great list an important "word of mouth" network sources: your professional service provides such as attorney or accountant.... 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?

Wally Barr Business Owner at Undrnu Management

September 24th, 2017

Your next step is to create sales or pre orders. While I am not shunning the need for a business plan it is and should be a dynamic document. It should... More

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How to attract Customers without Paid Advertising and Content Marketing?

Mohammad Mohtashim CEO & Founder at The Branditude

September 24th, 2017

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Should I use a BaaS for my enterprise SaaS app?

HANSON, Barry Ever Ready To Learn, Grow and Add Value!

September 24th, 2017

Hi Anonymous, two things if you don't mind. 1. When building a business and "see, know, trust" is so important, is there a reason why you are "Anonymous"? 2.... More

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Suggestions for finding a marketing/advertising/sales person and type of marketing person?

mohamed feras elghandour Owner@digitalagency

September 24th, 2017

hello , danny its feras elghandour i am certified digital marketer from the industry leaders ( google-hubspot-facebook etc ) and i am just starting... More

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Has anyone used ExecRank to source advisors or find advisory roles?

David M

September 24th, 2017

Very interesting. There was a recent post about ExitRound. The CEO stated that their business model was based on done deal transactions essentially.... More

Question · Business Development · Business Strategy

What are recommended resources for validating an idea in retail analytics?

Jonathan Fontanez CEO & Founder, Experienced Developer

September 24th, 2017

I'm really interested in the problem of helping retailers build personalized experiences through in-store analytics (i.e. segmentation, customer conversion,... More

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How do I get in touch with angel investors?

Gareth Hughes Pursue your passion, enjoy life, give back.

September 24th, 2017

Your best way to get in touch with angel investors is through a connection. See if there's anyone you know or someone in your network who can make... More

Question · Customer Acquisition · Customer Discovery

How to attract Customers without Paid Advertising and Content Marketing?

Stoyan Vlahovski Entrepreneur by Hearth, Facebook Marketing Specialist, currently studying and a Hustler

September 24th, 2017

One of the hardest things is to get your initial customers. The general advice is "Create a customer persona, choose a channel to target them, etc."... More

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How much equity should I give away?

Kamohelo Tleane I'm a creative thinking individual who dreams and is always seeking to learn more

September 24th, 2017

Depends on the class of shares you're willing to offer. If that really I true that the investor just wants 60% in profit share then rather offer preference... More