CEO Questions

Between me and my 5 other co-founders, we are deciding who will hold the CEO position. It has come down to me and another founder. I was told from one of my other founders that they thought I...

Founders Agreement Founders Agreements CEO Titles

asked Sep 19 '14 at 19:25

User34135
11 points

What kind of roles does a founder fit into after they are replaced by a more experienced CEO?While a lot of companies we read about still have the original founder as the CEO, in most cases the...

Founder CEO

asked Apr 1 '14 at 22:44

James Middleton
14 points

How does a self-funded startup with traction hunt for a good CEO who can help grow it to the next level? VC-funded startups have an advantage since it's the VC who actively sends potential...

Recruiting Hiring CEO Startups

asked Mar 22 '14 at 15:44

Edgar Ellison
35 points

I would like to know if a CEO can work from home. The question is weird, but I would just like to know the answer. When there were company board meetings, he needs to attend and that is OK. He...

Co-Founder Incorporation CEO

asked Nov 21 '13 at 01:22

Java Technical
152 points

I have two other cofounders for my startup and I'm trying to figure out the equity split situation. My question revolves more around if I give out too much equity, how can I remain in control as...

Equity CEO

asked Jul 5 '13 at 11:03

User26898
6 points

I've got a fairly good business, producing a profit and revenues of half what I need to live. I'm an idea man and nurture lots of great ideas over time. I'm looking to have someone else run with...

Advisors CEO Profit Sharing Joint Venture

asked Apr 19 '13 at 23:44

Ron
21 points

I'm a CEO, and I'm wondering how to structure a deal for my first other CEO? The purpose I need another CEO is because I've got my hands full with my own line of products, but I'm an idea guy and...

Negotiation Corporate Structure CEO Business Structure Overseas

asked Apr 22 '13 at 18:34

Ron
21 points

I have been appoached by a private equity firm that has an idea -- a good one -- and $5M. They've asked me to be CEO and make it happen. They requested I make the opening bid for compensation and...

Equity Negotiation Compensation CEO

asked Feb 8 '13 at 13:44

User23925
21 points

Just the question. I have a "company" which is basically just an online identity and is completely unlicensed (for the time being). Can I actually call myself the "CEO" of the company if it is...

Company CEO

asked Sep 15 '12 at 17:40

Abluescarab
103 points

Interesting story. I'm 15 years old. Im planning on launching a start up. Now obviously, there are concerns that I have, not necessarily about the performance of future employees, but my...

Getting Started Time Management Team Fulltime CEO

asked Aug 16 '12 at 10:27

soup123
43 points

I am in the very early stages of my first startup. I am not technical so I was wondering if getting a technical cofounder should be my first step or if I can go it alone with just my idea at first?...

Co-Founder CTO Founder Technology CEO

asked Jul 29 '12 at 06:23

Peter
21 points

My question/story is this: two years ago I broke ground on a startup. We planned and planned, raised some funds and broke ground writing code. Two years later we put $250k into the business, have...

Founder Founders Compensation Stock Options CEO

asked Aug 2 '12 at 15:39

Webwrks
131 points

Does anyone know of a book that details the typical day to day routine of a CEO of a company? We all know the high level duties that a CEO must perform, but then I have yet to find good...

Books Company CEO

asked Feb 19 '12 at 16:04

Kamikaze Pilot
253 points

Some people I know came up with a idea of a startup. They will provide also the seed investment (50k) and contacts for future investment rounds. I will be in charge of the start up of the company...

Founder Equity Compensation Seed Funding CEO

asked Jan 26 '12 at 04:28

Thomas
6 points

My software based LLC is on the verge of explosive growth... I don't want to be the one managing the people and dealing with all the politics, negotiations, marketing etc. I want to continue doing...

Legal CEO

asked Jan 10 '12 at 02:39

Bill The Ape
133 points

Here is the scenario: I am the ceo/founder of a company that will be launching a website/application. The amount of cash I have invested thus far is less than 3,000. I am currently seeking...

Funding Founder Equity Investment CEO

asked Jun 28 '11 at 13:50

Eric Littleton
107 points

I'm the co-founder and Managing Director of a start up backed by angel money. There are three partners. I run the day to day business and moved it from launch to major player in the market in a...

Equity Investment CEO

asked Jun 30 '11 at 01:46

Michael Canfield
6 points

I am in some what a unique situation. I work for a friend owned software services company which has only 1 share holder - Founder & CEO. I joined them to execute on a product idea that the...

Co-Founder Equity Seed Funding CEO

asked Jun 22 '11 at 09:22

Bsk
6 points

I see a startup in my future, either the business or the tech side. I am a Computer Science major, what I want to know is if it is worth minoring in Entrepreneurship (or some other business minor)...

CTO Entrepreneurs CEO Education

asked May 5 '11 at 01:01

Yoel
116 points

I'm running a LLC that is a spin off of another LLC. I was working for the original LLC for a year when the 2 partners decided to start the spin off LLC. I let the partners know I wanted to be...

LLC Partner Equity CEO

asked Jul 21 '10 at 05:26

Anthony O
51 points