Learning to code vs. finding a true tech cofounder?

Mike Shields Founder at Startup

March 26th, 2015

I'm an (arguably) smart, motivated "entrepreneur" with a first class (Finance) education and great sales skills. I've tried hiring... More

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Founder Equity, Vesting Schedule, what is fair?

Patrick Holman Enterprise Technology Sales

October 11th, 2013

I am building a SAAS product to support the industry I currently work in (day job); I have legal sign off from my employer to build and test this... More

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Coding Contract for Partnership/Co-founder?

Jacob Johnson Artist and Creative Product Designer

August 6th, 2014

I have a partner/co-founder who is excited to jump into my project in a couple weeks. Yesterday in an email conversation he asked for a contract... More

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Should you give equity to a business development person, who joins late?

Nickolay Kolev Freelancer at Private

September 2nd, 2016

I have created a B2B service. It is a done in its current development stage and right now I need to get some traction. I need that to 1) prove and... More

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I have almost everything but capital. What is my next step?

Gene Griffin I'm driven, intelligent and a sales superstar.

Last updated on February 24th, 2017

I have a great idea, business sense, drive, talent and vision. I really need a Partner who has technical business skills to help with aspects such... More

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Hardware development outsourcing?

Eric Lange VP Product Management

March 21st, 2013

Does anyone have any particular experience in outsourcing hardware development? My product requires producing a small consumer-electronics component,... More

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Raising money for advertisement. Selling shares vs. getting a partner?

Alex Pantelo Software Engineer/Product Development Specialist

January 26th, 2016

We have a finished product LineBuzzer.com we need to raise money for advertisement. None of existing cofounders having an advertising experience.... More

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Vetting a startup prior to investment

Terrill C. Founder

June 27th, 2016

I am considering investing in a retail product startup that is currently wholly owned by the founder. He is interested in bringing in investment/partner... More

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Best way to go about finding mentors and business partners?

Jesse Huberty Millwright Red Seal / Welder

October 6th, 2015

Currently I am looking to find a mentor and business partners and am looking for the best way to go about it? I work on the road doing construction... More

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Strategies for reaching CXO decision makers?

Eugene Gekhter CEO, Memorable. Founder, SharePay.

December 16th, 2014

What strategies are effective in getting your product/service in front of companies you've identified as great potential partners?For example, you... More

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Partnerships