In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - Week of February 4, 2018
Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
3 Things Every Startup Cofounder Should Keep in
Mind
Co-founders are like spouses, friends, teammates and colleagues all
wrapped up in one. Alley Watch highlights three things co-founders
should consider when deciding how to split up founder roles and
responsibilities.
3 GDPR blind
spots to avoid
The EU released sweeping new data protection and privacy
regulations that go into effect this spring. Venture Beat
discusses three things to watch for startups with European users
and operations.
Where Are the Start-Ups? Loss of Dynamism Is
Impeding Growth
The engines of creative destruction are running on fumes according
to The New York Times. While some of the Web 2.0 winners
from the last decade are flying high, a troubling trend is emerging
in the startup space—fewer companies are being founded and
surviving past infancy.
Don't Give Away Your Board Seats
Don't end up playing musical chairs when handing out board
seats—they shouldn't go to the first person who manages
to plop into a spot. Consider who will add value to your company
and serve as a sounding board for ideas. There are always board
advisor roles, if you want more people waiting in the wings.
How to Help ICOs
Go Legit
ICO fever is subsiding amidst reports about lost funds, wild swings
in the price of many cryptocurrencies, and looming government
regulations. Still, done right, ICOs have the potential to serve as
a useful tool for supporting blockchain-based startups.
Links compiled by Bill Warren.
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