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Do you have better odds of receiving funding for a Product not built or a Product built without many sales but good ideas for growth that require money?

Aubrey Logan-Holland I can operate a small business in a major way

May 25th, 2017

A product without many sales would give you better leverage with investors.

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Business Struggles

Juan Pineiro Freelancer looking for opportunities to make a big impact

May 25th, 2017

I would say employees. You can have an excellent idea with an average team supporting it and it will never take off but if you have a good idea with... More

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Giving away equity but repay it quickly to mitigate the risk

Tim Scott

Last updated on May 25th, 2017

If you never make your revenue the equity is basically worthless, so what's the point of giving the equity if as soon as it's worth something you'll... More

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Alternatives to loans/crowdfunding for start ups?

Adam Hill Startup guy, occasional founder and mentor.

May 25th, 2017

Dave, This is a really big question, but here goes: The good news is you're in a great place to start a business. Just out of school probably means... More

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The 'co-op' startup - will it work?

Harold Looney

May 25th, 2017

Anton - I am also exploring a startup staffing model that utilizes virtual part-time team members. Instead of establishing it as a co-op, I contract... More

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What is the best place to get a bootcamp for a startup

Francesca Pileggi Start Up Lover, Consultant and Mentor - Working on my own project very early stage - ex Rocket

May 25th, 2017

Hi Ricky, thanks for the great question, I am interested as well into startup bootcamp or Founder/Entrepreneurs idea incubator programs, I am based... More

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URGENT: Which is more valuable to the investor? The team or the product?

Anonymous

May 25th, 2017

Neither. It's the size, spend and loyalty of your customer base.

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Best ways to test working chemistry with a potential cofounder?

Michael Jooste VP of VectorStars, Inc | Forever an Entrepreneur

Last updated on May 25th, 2017

Do the work, together! If you're the founder, one of the best ways to test chemistry is by being inclusive. Help them feel at ease by sharing the... More

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How do I convince my cofounder that we shouldn’t take a loan from his relative?

Anonymous

Last updated on May 25th, 2017

Taking a loan without paperwork is bad not only for the company and your co-founder but also YOU PERSONALLY. Instead of convincing him, tell him you... More

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In which situation(s) would it make sense for a software startup to go offshore?

Ernest M. Kestone

May 25th, 2017

Only AFTER it starts to make money and the business itself can pay for it. But BEFORE it achieves significant revenue - so that it will not be an... More

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How do you find a mentor/co-founder in a specific vertical?

Eli Epstein Head of Content at CoFoundersLab

Last updated on May 24th, 2017

Hi Ricky, Good question. I wanted to point out a couple of resources here on Discuss regarding the NDAs. Lot of experienced folks with interesting... More

Question · Entrepreneurship · Patents

Have you or someone you know had an experience with a ‘patent troll?’

Yana Podskrebalina QA Test Engineer at Woact Company

Last updated on May 24th, 2017

I recently read that a new Supreme Court ruling will make it harder for “patent trolls” (people who hold patents just to sue) to sue companies... More

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Is there a list of PR media contacts by city for all major cities in the US?

Henry FRSA Managing Director, Positive Profile Limited

May 24th, 2017

There are many paid-for media resources companies, but I'm assuming you'd rather not pay and do the legwork yourself, so try this: http://www.abyznewslinks.com/uniteaz.htm You... More

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Best ways to test working chemistry with a potential cofounder?

Philip Kyd I get things done and solve problems - Penn - Engineer

May 24th, 2017

Getting in the trenches is really the only way to find out - usually in a concentrated dose

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URGENT: Which is more valuable to the investor? The team or the product?

Semere Andrew My Thoughts Are Stars.

May 24th, 2017

Its what they have or what they add on to your enterprise that matters not the fact that they went to Harvard or Yale.

Question · Relationship management

Best ways to test working chemistry with a potential cofounder?

stacey hronowski Cofounder & CEO at TenantList

May 24th, 2017

Hi guys! I'm curious how people go about testing chemistry with potential cofounders, particularly if they're strangers. Any advice?

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What are people using these days for to host domain and emails?

Bani Jay I am a self employed person.

Last updated on May 24th, 2017

For the host domain and email you can check namecheap.com otherwise domainracer.com . They provide best services .

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What are the best ways for a startup with limited resources to protect customer data?

Dane Madsen Chief Operating Officer at Comivo, LLC

May 24th, 2017

@Gabor - I stand corrected; yes, Win 7 was the most affected IF they were not updated when the vulnerability patch was released in March. The technical... More

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Do you have better odds of receiving funding for a Product not built or a Product built without many sales but good ideas for growth that require money?

Lauren Harriman Rockstart Pitch Writer, Licensed CA Attorney, CIPP/US, Tech Law Blogger

May 24th, 2017

While the overall advice from John is correct, he got one thing super wrong: he shouldn't have been so flippant about the answer. "why is this even... More

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Coder/ Developer needed to complete dream team!

Gopal Panda

May 24th, 2017

Hi Mark, I think at this stage you are very clear what you want, i am interested in learning more on how to move fwd . I am 17 years experienced... More