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I'd offer that $1M would qualify Non-technical as an accredited investor. I'm more interested in the person who can offer up, say $100k, give or take, to support the development an…

Thank you. 100 pct agree. Hands-off was meant to convey respect for Hacker's process and craft of building out a MVP. As far as customer acquisition, feedback, service -- 100 pct h…

Awesome points.

Your points are duly noted and your insights are much appreciated.

Roger that on the litany of variables. Super insightful response. Thank you. Thanks to you I think the essence of this thread can be refined to: What financial (and/or other) consi…

Let's say the product was based around a mobile services app. For discussion let's say Uber for dog walking or Uber for X. What would you consider a reasonable salary and/or equity…

What could make this scenario less suspicious for you? Strike the phrase "final say." The intent was only editorial: "Hacker, everything looks good overall, but how about dialing i…

It sounds like you're more of a proponent of Hacker doing a work-for-hire or one off freelance project for a fee -- as a way to avoid the inherent employer/employee antagonism from…

Hypothetical scenario: Non-technical working professional has business idea and wants Hacker co-founder to build a prototype. Non-technical will put up money to develop prototype a…

I volunteer as a crisis and suicide counselor for Didi Hirsch (a national suicide line branch) in Los Angeles. Thanks for posting these studies and validating the important work.

Contact info: @vik1211 about.me/viksingh

I like this idea so much that I'm willing to join hmexx and e21 by matching the offer for the right idea. Further, the right idea/individual would get my full, undivided attention,…

Seed money plus active involvement in growing the business and creating traction could warrant such a split -- especially for an idea that was sitting on the shelf. Fifty percent o…