Nicholas de Wolff
by Nicholas de Wolff, founder of deW Process
Before naming your remaining executive management, you might want to think about how the organization plans to grow:
Category: Team Building & HR (Page 5 of 7)
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What should I do if my employee is padding his expense account?
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I want to hire an overseas software developer. What should I watch out for? I’m worried that they may steal my IP. I’m also worried that they may not deliver and I’ll have no recourse. But I can’t afford a US developer. Any advice would be appreciated.
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What are the rules around having unpaid interns? We’re a San Francisco startup. Are we allowed to legally bring on interns without paying them?
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What is the best way to find a partner with some funds? Or advisors who can invest?
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I want to take my company (tech consulting) from one-man show to a bigger one. I have my business plan and know I can make it – but not alone. I need to scale. I would like to bring in people (VP Business Development, CTO) to help with business development and project execution. How do I make sure these guys are “stakeholders”, in it for the long run and not just until they find a good job? More generally, how are “stakes” granted? Can you point me to a good resource to help me understand this (fully)?
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I’m so busy just trying to get my startup off the ground that I’m wondering if it’s really worth the time and effort to set up a Board of Advisors. That’s a huge investment in time that I have to make, plus legal fees. Any guidance would be appreciated.
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I have formed a LLC in Sate of Nebraska in order to pursue a small business idea. My challenge is that they I require certain skills/knowledge that I don’t have. Because my business has $0 value, I cannot yet afford to hire individuals with these skills. I want to form business relationships with individuals with these skills in order to start a business together (“entrepreneurial partners”). Can I offer some sort of limited private stock options to these “entrepreneurial partners” which would increase in value as the company grew, and potentially be sold on the open market years later, if the company goes public? What is this called, and what does it look like?
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QUESTION:
I’m so busy just trying to get my startup off the ground that I’m wondering if it’s really worth the time and effort to set up a Board of Advisors. That’s a huge investment in time that I have to make, plus legal fees. Any guidance would be appreciated.
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I brought on a high-powered advisor for a considerable amount of stock, which vests over 4 years. But the advisor isn’t adding much value, and it’s been nearly a year. Should I let the advisor go? This advisor is well-known in the industry, so I don’t want to make enemies.
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