Re:How to Recruit the First Technical Talent for Your Startu...
by paultowers on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @07:37PM
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Yes, having a past exit as a founder, money to back the startup yourself, etc all show "value".
I also believe that all startup founders need to show they have skin in the game. I.e. Put some cash and time into your startup before you ask for a VC's money or someone to work on your team for free.
I have written about this previously, but its a good point worth mentioning again
In lieu of "value", it can also help to just show a good pile of cold, hard cash first. That's the part where a lot of founders come up short.
I also believe that all startup founders need to show they have skin in the game. I.e. Put some cash and time into your startup before you ask for a VC's money or someone to work on your team for free.
I have written about this previously, but its a good point worth mentioning again