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cgherb911

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About cgherb911

Doing my first startup, Phone Halo. I specialize in Mobile, Bluetooth, and being a scrappy entrepreneur. http://www.phonehalo.com

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    EDIT: Now I see. Draw up your cap table forecast and you'll see why this won't work.

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    Comment #1604498

    Sounds useful. Who are your competitors? How big is the market? Create a slide deck and sell the idea to a website and develop it for them. Don't focus on having a "bad idea". Idea…

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    www.graphicinksb.com alex@graphicinksb.com Alex Leung helped us out with a quick turn around and fair price. Otherwise there are tons of people printing shirts for cheap. Just brow…

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    Ask HN: Using Copyright Songs on Youtube for Promotion

    Hi HN, We would like to use a copyrighted song in the background of a promo video for our start up. Anyone have experience with this? Do I need to license the song?

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    For down the middle, I find WSJ to be a nice balance. Both Republican and Democratic leaders sound off there.

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    Comment #1479665

    Find a way to do it for free. Offer partnerships, equity, sales, commission on advertising revenue, etc. Cash is King. Period.

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    What risks are taking that makes you deserve ownership? What are you doing there that makes you irreplaceable? What parts of the business will you take on and be held responsible? …

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    Hi HNer's, 1) No, I'm not employed or affiliated with 101androidapps.com. I am co-founder of Phone Halo 2) If you have an android app that you're trying to get some attention for (…

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    Comment #1408177

    Have you pitched any VC's or angels? What premoney are you giving them? If you don't have a premoney, then cut him a fair salary for the time he worked in a convertible note. The c…

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    Google. Find their blog, usually it'll have a contact email, send your elevator pitch. This method has been highly successful for when I'm doing PR for Phone Halo.

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    Comment #1408021

    Do the math on what x% is in dollars based on your premoney evaluation. Give him the note for that amount and treat him as if he were a friends and family investor.

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    Comment #1405806

    Great work guys. Can't wait to get one.

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    Comment #1404989

    You're paying yourself? I would highly suggest keeping as much cash in the business as possible and put off paying yourself for as long as possible. You'll suffer now but thank you…

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    It always feels good to get something out the door. Look forward to hearing questions and feedback. Thanks, Chris