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Startup Founders Should Flip Burgers

Both Sides of the Table

I hired a senior exec from the building materials industry (we were a document collaboration company for the engineering & construction industry) who was also ex McKinsey. The expectations of our company having raised $16.5 million were enormous. We had to ramp up our team quickly and ramp we did. He was to head up UK operations.

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BE 2.0: Focus on Responsibility, Not Tasks – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Paul G. Silva

Teaching Responsibility Thinking to Startup Founders Later, at Launch413, I helped startup founders navigate their growth journey. Many founders would leave board meetings with lengthy to-do lists. One of our most powerful tools was teaching them to distinguish between tasks and responsibilities.

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How I Went from Startup Founder to Leader of a Growing Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Before Catalyst, I didn’t have a single documented process. Floyd DePalma is the Founder and CEO of DePalma Studios, a UX agency that builds applications people love to use. The post How I Went from Startup Founder to Leader of a Growing Business appeared first on THE BLOG. 3 Process Optimization.

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Five common legal mistakes startup founders make

NZ Entrepreneur

However, the journey can be a steep learning curve and present numerous challenges, especially for first-time founders. This article explores five of the most common mistakes startup founders make and how you can steer clear of them. Some key contracts are outlined below.

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What US startup founders need to know about the R&D tax credit

TechCrunch

Even an investor presentation about progress on the product could be considered backup documentation for R&D. Additionally, it’s important to keep technical records in good order. You must be able to produce evidence of the technical R&D process.

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The Corrosive Downside of Acquihires

Both Sides of the Table

I’m supposed to believe that my best innovation can only come from scores of startup founders who just made millions and have now become CVOs at my company? If I don’t commit to millions of dollars of acquisitions I will … die? Chief Vesting Officers)? The Aqui-hire Business.

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Startup Investment 101: Investment Rounds Explained

Onevest

Something that we state to our members at 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors, is that If you are a new investor in the startup marketplace, then you will need to quickly familiarize yourself with each round. This is why series A investment is often sought by startup founders.

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