startup_noob

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   by startup_noob 15y ago

   Made this exact counteroffer last night. Thanks for validating my thoughts.
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   by startup_noob 15y ago

   Any ideas on numbers? I'm pretty clueless when it comes to this and I'm afraid making too large of an ask will blow negotiations. Honestly, I'd be a happy developer at $85k and 2% overall. But that's a huge step up from their offer.
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   by startup_noob 15y ago

   Thanks Paul.
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   by startup_noob 15y ago

   Exactly what abbasmehdi suggested. I could have a fruitful or, at least, profitable career for a few years at one of those companies. This wouldn't be a billion dollar company. I give it a $30-40M exit.
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   by startup_noob 15y ago

   Maybe you could suggest beyond 'neatness' what seems so fishy about it? I'm a wide open mind.
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   by startup_noob 15y ago

   This is all looking forward. Of course, things look neater when it's all on paper... What would you throw out as a reasonable amount of equity expect, given the situation?
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   by startup_noob 15y ago

   They are highly committed to getting out and getting in front of customers. They love doing so. And yes, that's their job (they're hustling about town as we speak raising money). Like I said, they've already put on many unofficial events wi
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   Ask HN: My first startup offer

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