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> This is an anonymous account. > the first two founders, Austin and Michael... It may be an anonymous account, but I hope you realize that you've just made a
by tjic 18y ago
> This is an anonymous account.
> the first two founders, Austin and Michael...
It may be an anonymous account, but I hope you realize that you've just made an un-anonymous post...
>I originally was to receive 20%...
Lesson learned the hard way: at your next startup, don't do any work until this stuff is nailed down.
> I surely don't want to cause any conflicts at all
Wrong attitude. That's EXACTLY what someone who's trying to steal 4% of the company from you wants to hear.
> What do you think I do?
Determine your BATNA (best alternative to a negotiated agreement). Maybe that's bending over and taking 16%. Maybe it's walking.
Figure out what you want to do, then do it.
- otoburb 18y ago"Getting To Yes" by Roger Fisher http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-Without/dp/0140157352 http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-With...
- sethg 18y agoAs a sort of sequel to "Getting to Yes", I recommend Shell's "Bargaining for Advantage": http://www.amazon.com/Bargaining-Advantage-Negotiation-Strategies-Reasonable/dp/0143036971/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222173243&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/Bargaining-Advantage-Negotiation-Strat...
- canhasinternet 18y ago> It may be an anonymous account, but I hope you realize that you've just made an un-anonymous post... They are pseudonyms. > Lesson learned the hard way: at your next startup, don't do any work until this stuff is nailed down. Good advice. > Wrong attitude. That's EXACTLY what someone who's trying to steal 4% of the company from you wants to hear. Also a good point. I still don't feel in the right doing so. > Determine your BATNA (best alternative to a negotiated agreement). Maybe that's bending over and taking 16%. Maybe it's walking. Figure out what you want to do, then do it. Thanks for your feedback!