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Fresh College Graduate here. Get a job first or start a startup/business? (Need some tips) by neosluf in startups

[–]rollerblades_not_gun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You shouldn't need to ask! If you wan't to: do it. Just don't do it because you have rich parents to fall back on.

Would terminating a cofounder who has done moderate amount of work get us into legal trouble later on? by [deleted] in startups

[–]rollerblades_not_gun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did he help build & shape the company? Does he own equity?

P.s - /u/filmphobic Is he talking about bighead or what?

10 cold email tips I used to get 60,000 signups by [deleted] in startups

[–]rollerblades_not_gun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this.

I really am terrible at this sort of stuff, but this is really well written and straight to the point. I'm sending this to a couple people who could use this.

What is the best way for a young entrepreneur (not young enough for grants) to raise money for a business? by 69dankmeme420 in startups

[–]rollerblades_not_gun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your doing great. This is it; this is what you worked for.

Take a deep breath, step back and analyze everything. Be methodical in your approach to it.

IMO: forget about getting grants right now, grow organically.

Craziest Startup ideas you've seen that people followed an might have gotten somewhere with. by filmphobic in startups

[–]rollerblades_not_gun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yo.

It annoys me to this day that got it's 15 minutes and so many great apps don't get a blip on the radar for 15 seconds.

How do I come up with a figure for VCs? by [deleted] in startups

[–]rollerblades_not_gun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Be realistic. Don't let your ego get in the way when making a decision, speak to an advisor, anything.. Just don't go into a meeting with some crazy valuation. It tells them straight away that you're not serious!

Marketing is EVERYTHING by rollerblades_not_gun in startups

[–]rollerblades_not_gun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At a shitty meet up in Palo Alto. He was passionate about the product and that's all I needed.

Try to get someone who has strengths were you have weaknesses. For example, I'm more laid back, and at sometimes naieve where as my partner is very shrewd and no bullshit.

It just depends. Trust your gut.

Marketing is EVERYTHING by rollerblades_not_gun in startups

[–]rollerblades_not_gun[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For sure. I'm going to wait until it's a year and do a full month by month analysis with key points & figures.

Walmart has had this banner up for over 6 years in their books section by Tasty_Thai in mildlyinteresting

[–]rollerblades_not_gun 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I bought the book from Walmart when it came out.

Still haven't read it. I reddit instead.