At this point, move on from dealing with this. Focus on the business. Grow it. Traction solves most problems.
Why on earth do you need a CTO for that job description? If the product is done, funds aren't likely an issue and you don't need a team to pitch @ pitch competitions if you functional and presumably decent product. Sounds like you need a product guy which you could easily hire who could network ...
I've heard of people having some success with https://www.cofounderslab.com/ but overall you just have to get serious about networking at technical Meetups, etc. It really depends on your geographic location. In some cities this is easier than in others. I have cofounders in different states, so ...
Having done over 35 different financing rounds over 7 companies I've built in Silicon Valley - you should be giving up 15%-25% dilution in each round with a plan to never raise beyond a Series-C. Investors get equity for money invested, don't start doing "special deals" or it could poison the we...
Finding the right co-founder is like a marriage. It's not a good idea to jump to bed with whoever comes along. Most investors and accelerators bet for the team that have a previous relationship before. The best option is definitely to spend time in the geographical area you'd like your co-found...
Type of shares are generally split into two: common/ordinary (depending on the jurisdiction) and preferred. The former are granted to founders and employees (most commonly as options with a right to purchase common/ordinary shares). The latter are generally issued to investors and include special...
I'd love to hear more. I'm a travel professional with 9 yrs in the industry.
Disclaimer: THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Either options would work great. A few things to consider: 1. Tax consequences of each (this is likely the biggest factor in your decision). 2. Stock grant purchase price is it consistent with your hourly/project rate. 3. I would recommend the stock be issu...
I'm a single founder who was raised angel and venture capital. If your business is compelling enough, you could raise angel funding. But there is little chance you can raise venture funding without a team in-place. It's a negative signal to institutional investors that you haven't been able to...
There are many discussions these days about how small business owners struggle to get connected and stay connected with their communities of interest. Whether the priorities are personal or professional, the concerns are the same; where do I go to find and share amongst my peers, relevant and con...