Sep. 17
2007
Nate and Matt do a podcast!
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Nate and Matt just released their new podcast about our investor situation and rational. Make sure you check it out!
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Spec work is evil and unethical… no way!
There are a lot of designers out there whom I respect tremendously. Some of those same designers are completely against doing spec work, and I can definitely see their point of view.
I am referring to Andrew Hyde and Arlo Bryan…
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Be a Dreamer! The Entreprenuer’s Mantra…
Has anyone ever told you that you’re not good enough? Most likely the answer is YES.
So are you good enough? YES!
You can do anything that you put your mind to. If that is true, then why are there…
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That’s a great podcast for a first time cast.
You covered all the bases of taking in outside investors. I’m not sure you covered creative control though. Often it is taken for granted that business will continue as normal, but if you have enough dilution of your stakes you can find an investor may become overbearing when his investment goals are not being met.
The other factor to consider is that an outside investor can often times bring skills into the business or access. This can be investment banking skills for your eventual buyout. It could also be access to larger clients.
There are many pros/cons, but you’ve covered many of them. It is definitely not an easy decision to make.