I spend most of my time thinking about equity splits and helping others create fair splits in their startup companies. In fact, I’d be willing to bet that there isn’t a single person on this planet who has put more thought into fair equity splits. I love the topic and look forward to continuing to […]
Continue readingI’ve been doing a lot of research lately into Bitcoin and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and, like many people, I still find them pretty confusing. I think, however, that in spite of the uncertainty, the future looks bright for digital currency as a tool for raising startup capital, especially for Slicing Pie companies. I still have much to learn. Today’s post covers some of my initial thoughts on the subject. I’m hoping fellow Grunts will post their own thoughts and ideas in the comment section.
Continue reading“That’s an interesting approach,” thought Josh Rosenthal after attending a Slicing Pie seminar at a tech conference. Several years later, the model popped back into his head and allowed him to form a successful partnership with a complete stranger. “I saw a post on Reddit from a guy who needed help developing an interesting technology,” […]
Continue readingThere are a number of ways to finance your company. The best way is to start generating revenue as soon as possible. Generating cash early will enable you to not only prove your concept to investors, but also potentially get a better valuation and, therefore, keep more equity. In my experience, startups don’t concentrate on […]
Continue readingI thought this was a funny Sprite commercial (translated). As crazy as it sounds, not everyone wants to start their own company.
Continue readingExtreme caution should be taken when selling equity for cash to avoid legal, ethical and tax consequences.
Continue readingOccasionally, an individual will need (or want) cash for their own use. If the company is in a position to provide cash, it can do so by making a lump-sum payment to the individual in any amount. In Slicing Pie, cash payments reduce at-risk contributions so when a lump -sum payment is made it will […]
Continue readingI am pleased to announce the release of a major update to the Slicing Pie Pie Slicer online software which will be live on Monday, October 2, 2017.Used by thousands of Grunts, the Pie Slicer software is the easiest way to track and manage a perfectly fair equity split during the bootstrapping stage of a […]
Continue readingIn my experience, once someone understands how Slicing Pie works it will be obvious why it works and implementing it will seem much more straightforward. If your lawyer doesn’t want you to use Slicing Pie and isn’t willing to learn about how it works: find another lawyer!
Continue readingIf you want to be fair, use Slicing Pie. It will always give you what you deserve. If you want to benefit at the expense of others an old-fashion fixed split will give you the tools to let your ego and greed take control.
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