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The Equity Equation

As this nuclear winter of venture hacks continues, I thought you might enjoy our thoughts on Paul Graham’s The Equity Equation. Paul says, “Whenever you’re trading stock in your company for anything,...

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Should I give my lawyers equity?

Summary: When lawyers defer their legal fees, they expect equity for the risk of not getting paid. If their risk is low or they’re not deferring fees, you can say no. In any case, offer them the right...

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Everything you ever wanted to know about advisors, Part 2

Here are more frequently asked questions about advisors. See Part 1 for the rest. If you have more questions, email us at ask@venturehacks.com. Frequently Asked Questions General (from Part 1) What do...

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I have a job offer at a startup, am I getting a good deal? Part 1: The offer

We’ve been answering this question a lot lately: “I have a job offer at a startup, am I getting a good deal?” This isn’t a comprehensive answer—just some questions we would ask if we had an offer. If...

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(Not so) Scary terms in offer letters

Offer letters are short and easy to read, as far as legal documents go. But they contain some seemingly scary terms that are (1) ubiquitous in Silicon Valley and (2) usually “no big deal”. We’re not...

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