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2answers
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How to find the right 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 right direction.
http://greenhornconnect. …
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2answers
45 views
When is the best time to look for a technology co-founder?
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 …
6
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6answers
180 views
Turning around a startup
Hi! A year ago, my friends and I started a company based on a big (relatively) project referred to us by a friend. Now the project is complete and we've gotten deals with several c …
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1answer
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What Techniques Can All Volunteer Organizations Learn From Startups?
I volunteer with a neighborhood group and wanted to know your thoughts on startup management, motivation, organization, etc. techniques that I can apply to all volunteer organizati …
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7answers
163 views
Release early and often or release when ready? - Pros vs Cons
Is one better than the other? Does either provide a greater chance of success? Any examples would be great.
Early - pros
The product is never "really" ready
You need feedback …
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5answers
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should I register the product’s name (a commercial software)?
EDIT I could formulate my question differently... Seen that this is a startup forum, there may be a possibility that someone else has written and sold a commercial software (I've g …
3
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7answers
160 views
Would a 1-man operation be better with downloadable or Saas model software?
If you are a 1-man show (to begin with, and want to stay small), would you be better suited to selling downloadable software or would a hosted version be more idea?
With hosted, y …
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1answer
60 views
Compensation: How much cash compensation & stocks for professionals being brought in
Is there a principle or guideline usually adopted in structuring compensation for a professionals being brought in to the leadership team of start up/ new ventures.
Just how much …
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6answers
121 views
Ask Onstartups: Review My Minimum Viable Product - Playground-HQ.com
I launched a web app for creative teams to collect and plan features of the products they are building. It's supposed to be a low-friction, easy-going tool for quickly getting the …
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5answers
239 views
I have a great idea for a web site. I created a prototype. Now what?
Hi community,
An idea came to me a couple years ago. I saw a good opportunity for a web site, something that doesn't exist yet. I created a working prototype. Now what?
It's go …
6
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5answers
82 views
Do you want to buy legal documents in bulk/packs?
I am a corporate/transactional attorney and have been working with start-up companies and serial entrepreneurs for almost 15 years now in the US, Europe and Asia. As you might imag …
2
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1answer
64 views
Stock Splits for founders
I know this has been addresses. However, each set-up is different and I want to proved the particulars on this one to get some thoughts.
I need some help establishing an equitabl …
2
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3answers
66 views
Thoughts/Opinions on business naming?
Just curious how people feel about business names. Do you think the name of a company composed of the last names of the owners is "old fashion" (i.e Brown-Smith Web Services, Johns …
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4answers
153 views
How much financial info should I demand from my CEO (I’m a founder)
About three years ago I built a prototype of a web application. My partner collected some money from a local angel group so I could quit my job and write code full-time.
My partn …
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9answers
308 views
What personal productivity / time management / motivational tips & tricks do you use?
What little tips and tricks do you use to try and be as productive as possible each week plus be as motivated as possible? Here are a few I use:
I will schedule meetings that nor …