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Early-stage Startups: If someone proposed a deal with me to control 60 percent of my company, and I had the remaining 40 percent, is that a good deal?
Colleen Greene, Startups, Executive, Fortune Top 50 Executive answered:

If you want to maintain control over your company then you must keep 51% of your company. It is really up to you and what you want out of the deal. It also depends on the stage of your company. I would highly recommend getting a very good lawyer to ensure you don't get screwed! I have seen this go bad for so many startups.

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