The more important first impressions to leave a VC with are: 1) That you both are credible and inspire confidence that you can execute the plan you're fundraising on. 2) That there is good chemistry and a great relationship between the two of you; 3) That you can adequately address the concerns/o...
Hi Good question. I'm actually just helping a startup with this. Suggestions (some obvious, some less): 1. Forums (in your relevant service). 2. FB groups. 3. Partnerships with HR people in that field. 4. Post Job opening. 5. LinkedIn. 6. Contact them directly, and give them an incentive to...
It doesn't matter where the people are calling from and up to 8 other people can join the call. All you have to do is give those people the phone number and same access code.
Because of the nature of your consulting business (web development) you have the advantage of being able to effectively offer your services remotely. I think more important than deciding between a large or small city, is finding a city where you would enjoy living and building a network. Is there...
I am an investor and advisor and have been structuring deals like this for many years. You can provide equity in the parent if you do not spinoff, provided that the people you provide the equity to agree to it in advance and you comply with all existing shareholders agreements and securities laws...
Yes… a corporation (entity type) that has taken a c-election (tax election) can be the sole member of an LLC which owns all the shares of another corporation (entity type) that has taken an s-election (tax election) - but the LLC must not elect to be treated as a disregarded entity. Note that en...
Hi There - I'm a development editor and literary agent with over ten years experience in the industry. Saw your question and thought I'd chime in. You can mention the story in your book, yes, but you do need to reference Malcom Gladwell's speech or whomever said it and wherever it came from. I...
Hi: It can be tough to focus on a market niche at first, especially when you believe in your solution. Yet your best results will come from focus--and you can expand later. Key considerations for you as you make your choice: * Where have you gotten the most customer validation for your platform? ...
Hi First of all, the fact that you're asking this question is very good (stage one of the solution). Second, without hearing more details, it is very difficult to provide an educated answer. Therefore, I am willing to offer you the following: 1. Send me more details of your business + what you ...
It sounds like your friend is looking for outsourcing services, where a company in one country hires professionals from another country to develop their business software. There are many outsourcing firms and freelance marketplaces that can connect your friend with developers who have the necessa...