Hi I have worked on executive compensation in multiple companies and I am presenting information based on my recent work in this area. COO salaries in the US will range from USD 105K to USD 268K depending upon experience, location & skills being hired. This will include base pay + 401(k) benefits...
Hi This is a good and common question. The answer depends on numerous factors. Just to name a few: how complicated the project is, how talented the person is, do you want them solely as a service provider (who then leaves at the end of the project) or as a co-founder long term? Additionally, it ...
Hi, I am the MD of a $100m Technology company who operated a share incentive program until we were acquired by a Private Equity company in 2019. This is all very much dependent on the value different people take to the table and who currently owns the equity. It is common for Management teams...
I would make sure to have a "one sheet" for your pricing already created. If you're okay with a discount rate and equity then have that as an option. When you pivot to discussing compensation it becomes as easy as " for compensation for this projects here's a link to our page/PDF for startups. As...
Would you hand over 100% of your paycheck to your investment advisor? In this scenario, you're being asked to invest your time instead of money but really, it's the same question. I've done several of these types of 'time investments.' Most have not worked out, one might. I'm not too worried ...
Theil invested 500k when Facebook had 9mn users. If you have that, you can raise way more and faster. Historic examples don't help. If you don't have anything developed, you can give away up to 15%, but the days of investing in companies who don't have a product market fit are pretty much over...
This sounds incredibly convoluted and problematic for you. Generally, any financing structure that is this unique is a turn-off to new investors, especially institutional investors. That they've recently raised funding for their business but are contemplating building a new business with you (...
This is a complicated question that likely requires legal advice particular to the startup. However, compensating employees at a seed stage typically takes the form of stock options or restricted stock units (RSU)s. Stock options essentially give you the right to buy shares at a certain price (“...
Angel Investors will understand that you have a need to draw a salary... but the idea of taking their cash and putting it to personal use would be a "no-go". If you were on your Series C of Venture Capital, raising $100M and you wanted to sell $3M of shares to buy yourself a nice house, for inst...
Yes, thats understandable. If a person if giving you money on the spot, you have to rewards them on the spot for their risk. Their money is not convertible they are essentially exchanging their cash for ownership. Do you know what is a strategic investor? If so, I hope you mean someone who is i...