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I recently mentioned "equity" to some fellow hackers regarding a project we're thinking of starting. They bailed, calling me "Mr. Corporate" Still, I think th
by MicahWedemeyer 18y ago
I recently mentioned "equity" to some fellow hackers regarding a project we're thinking of starting. They bailed, calling me "Mr. Corporate"
Still, I think the outcome proves that they're not ready or not willing to go through the necessary steps to spin up a startup.
- gaius 18y agoCaring about equity is one of the defining qualities of the hacker.
- wheels 18y agoJust say "partial ownership" -- they may have just been objecting to the term. If they don't care about that, then you're right, they're not right for a startup. As just a job, it's a pretty horrible job: long hours, high stress, low job security; you have to want to be a part of what's being created.