Co-Founder Questions

I am creating a new startup, the startup is going to consist of 4 members and I need some advice on how to split the participation etc. Here is a brief description of each member and there...

Co-Founder Stock Options

asked Dec 15 '10 at 01:05

Daniel
121 points

We are seeking to bring in someone at a founder level that is connected in the Silicon valley investment circles. Is there anywhere in particular we could advert to see if anyone fits our group?...

Funding Co-Founder Venture Capital Investors

asked Nov 24 '10 at 12:11

Xs Direct
275 points

I'm a software developer, and I am starting a SaaS company. Even though the project is not too complicated I do need the help of a fellow programmer that is more experience in the web programming...

Co-Founder Equity

asked Nov 26 '10 at 06:50

Francisco Noriega
113 points

I am 17 and I have no one investing in me but my father. My dad might invest around $2000-$5000. What would be a better approach to start the development of my startup? Find a tech cofounder...

Co-Founder

asked Oct 11 '10 at 23:01

Bhargav Patel
784 points

What do you think about FairSoftware? I'm considering adding an unknown third to a spare-time startup that is not making any money, so I'm looking for the cheapest way to officially divide the...

Co-Founder Equity

asked Oct 12 '10 at 04:29

J. Pablo Fernández
412 points

If I start a S or C Corp what benefit packages can I offer potential employees and how would I ramp them in? I don't have the cash to give them a salary so I need an official way to give them X...

Co-Founder Partnerships

asked Oct 21 '10 at 07:39

Jspooner
113 points

<2007 Nov> - company founded (with idea "A") by 1 founder, who's an engineering graduate, with no job experience but lot's of entrepreneural spirit <2008 year> - Idea "A" does well in...

Co-Founder Equity Entrepreneurs

asked Sep 25 '10 at 05:27

User4405
3 points

I co-founded a consulting company in Vancouver 4 years ago with 2 partners. One of us is working full-time with the company and getting a modest salary. Me and my other partner are doing couple of...

Co-Founder Legal Consulting

asked Sep 26 '10 at 10:35

Boolean
388 points

I understand the process of looking for a technical co-founder may involve interviewing several people, some of which won't be a good fit, or won't have the right credentials or life situation,...

Co-Founder Intellectual Property

asked Oct 3 '10 at 15:56

Bruno
81 points

A person I have been working for as a contractor has at one point entitled me his "CIO". He has been wanting to be his full-time developer for sometime, and I believe would be willing to make me a...

Co-Founder Technical

asked Oct 5 '10 at 16:13

Nowarninglabel
125 points

I am starting a company without enough money to pay a second person a salary, but I need the help. I've found someone who seems great - his previous work is beautiful, he has already done some good...

Co-Founder Incorporation Stock Options

asked Oct 6 '10 at 06:30

Riley
193 points

I am looking for a technical co-founder, but unfortunately my local relatives are not willing or not quialified enough for the task so I am thinking where else I could find a partner. I know a...

Co-Founder Foreign

asked Jul 18 '10 at 23:32

Alex Radzie
40 points

So by this time you might already know I am working on a startup. I have a question about Co-Founder. I know your co-founder shouldn't be doing the same thing you do. For example, If I handle...

Co-Founder Equity

asked Aug 18 '10 at 05:53

Bhargav Patel
784 points

I've agreed with my co-founder to buy him out for a trivial sum and we'll go our separate ways. I'll let him do whatever he wants with the IP we've built. I just need to write up a formal document...

Co-Founder Legal Documents

asked May 2 '10 at 05:44

Andrew Watson
36 points

A partner and myself are developing a new software product. We've been working on it for several months now but we lack certain areas of expertise -- in particular art skills. Everything has been...

Co-Founder Equity

asked Mar 27 '10 at 15:50

Startup Advice
55 points

So I've been thinking a lot about important traits of startup founders. I keep coming back to the notion that the single, most indispensable trait of a startup founder is the ability to pick up the...

Sales Co-Founder Founder Founders Characteristics

asked Mar 28 '10 at 02:24

Fractal Guy
254 points

I am negotiating a deal and I really need some advice on the pros and cons of the deal that has been suggested to me. I have a startup company with radically innovative technology. I want to...

Co-Founder Contract Partner Partnerships

asked Mar 30 '10 at 23:25

David
1,567 points

Is there a website that lists all the upcoming tech meet-ups in each city? I'm new the tech world and cant seem to hear of any events in Los Angeles.

Co-Founder Meet Up

asked Apr 10 '10 at 06:03

Pennyfiller13
86 points

Should you look for a co-founder prior to developing a project or wait until after it has launched and shows some signs of success? Do you spend the time and resources up front to find someone...

Co-Founder

asked Mar 17 '10 at 23:01

Bob Ross
119 points

Possible Duplicate: How do I find a technical co-founder? I am looking for a technology co-founder. I have been able to find a couple of good posts browsing this site that help point me in the...

Co-Founder

asked Mar 18 '10 at 00:58

Bob Ross
119 points