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27answers
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Entrepreneurs, what are the 3 best pearls of wisdom you’ve received for your startup ventures?
This is general guidance that you've found is key in achieving success. Can be marketing related, funding, technology, hiring, anything. If you could just pick 3 that you think hav …
13
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6answers
446 views
What’s the best way to find/evaluate a Marketing co-founder?
As a follow-on to my last question What is the ideal mix of founders for a SaaS startup? it seems that a Marketeer is important to a SaaS startup. I think it's fairly easy to find …
11
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11answers
655 views
Do I launch website now or wait for my application to be v1.0?
I'm in the process of developing a desktop application and I expect the first version to be finished by mid-march 2010. I have purchased the domain name and I'm very happy with the …
11
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11answers
751 views
Going it Alone VS. Seeking a Co-Founder
Working on my first startup, I'm fortunate enough to have a wide set of "do-it-myself" skills, ranging from technical to industry specific. I haven't been looking for a partner, qu …
10
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12answers
420 views
Is it worth it to spend money on office space for a software start-up?
I am working on my small software startup from my home office. I have been thinking about the possibility of getting some office space or even shared office space at a place like h …
10
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19answers
706 views
What is the #1 guiding principle for building a start-up culture where employees “bleed the company’s colors”?
We've all heard tips & tricks for establishing great work cultures, but executing on it isn't easy. If you could only give one tip, what would be the thing that would rally th …
9
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9answers
768 views
Is Micropreneur Academy worth it?
Is micropreneur Academy worth it? http://www.micropreneur.com/
Any members on this site? Also what does it cost?
Background:
I read the 'Software by Rob' blog and think he has so …
9
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10answers
1k views
Is StartUpToDo.com worth it?
Is StartUpToDo.com worth it?
Any members on this site?
The landing page is has really sold me, except that I have my doubts about whether following a recipe is the right way to …
8
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10answers
489 views
How will Healthcare Reform Impact Small Businesses?
So it looks inevitable now…the healthcare bill will probably be passed tonight. Without getting into the politics of it, how will this impact small businesses? How will this impact …
8
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9answers
326 views
What do you think of this offer?
I was recently offered a part time position with a start up company. Basically I'll do about 10 hours of work per week for them. When I applied for the position, I didn't realize i …
8
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19answers
868 views
No 1 “must read” for startup founder. Could you point just one?
If you could recommend just ONE, most important book, blog post or any other reading for startup founder - what would it be?
8
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5answers
256 views
Old and wise developer - Startup founder newbie
Hi,
I'm a software developer/development manager with more than 18 years of hands on experience. For a year now a wonderful idea has fermented in my head. All the research I've in …
8
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10answers
428 views
Not a developer; can I still launch a startup?
I have an idea for a startup -- but I am not a developer, or an MBA. Is there hope for me and if so, how do I overcome my lack?
Brief background: I've spent most of my career as a …
8
votes
11answers
782 views
What’s a reasonable amount of equity to retain when you’re the key founder?
I'm working with two other partners to get a SaaS startup off the ground. I worked on this thing slowly, mostly on my own, for about two years before approaching my partners. As …
8
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8answers
414 views
Anyone found or work for a startup that was a complete failure?
When we think about startups we always think about the success stories like Google, Twitter, and YouTube. You never hear about failed startups unless there was some sort of high pr …