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Don Dodge on The Next Big Thing

Microsoft Emerging Business Team - How much equity for investors and employees?

Entrepreneurs face some pretty tough questions at a very early stage. Should I take Angel or VC money? How much money should I raise? How much equity should I give up? How much equity should I grant to early employees? There are some guidelines, but every situation is different.

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