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Menuran fuchs Experience from FinTech CEO to expert scuba diver
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RF$5/min per minuteNew ArrivalBusiness Strategy, Business Models, Positioning of New Businessesran fuchs • Sydney, AustraliaCreated 10 years ago in Business / Getting StartedHaving developed international markets for existing products, and new products for existing markets, I am passionate about devising business strategies to new businesses.ran fuchs Sydney, AustraliaNew Arrival
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RF$5/min per minuteNew ArrivalInternational Business Developmentran fuchs • Sydney, AustraliaCreated 10 years ago in Business / Getting StartedA great deal of my business I have done in Asia, Europe, and Japan (which is technically part of Asia, but really is a different world altogether). I love the cultural aspect of the business (i.e. where do you close a business in Japan, where in Malaysia? ) and feel excited whenever my international experience is called upon.ran fuchs Sydney, AustraliaNew Arrival
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RF$5/min per minuteNew ArrivalFinTech Professionalran fuchs • Sydney, AustraliaCreated 10 years ago in Industries / OtherOver 20 years in the FinTech industry. From building in house trading systems, to managing trading systems, risk systems, custody. Experience with: Wall Street System, Misys, Algo, State Street, Citco, RiskMetrics (MSCI), Murex, and othersran fuchs Sydney, AustraliaNew Arrival
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Actually, the reason I think one should not work for no cash is a different one. Working for equity only is the equivalent of investment in the startup, and there is nothing wrong with it in principle, if you can afford it. For years I worked for equity only, and accumulated a nice investment portfolio (as a business consultant rather than a developer - but the principle still holds). The main issue I have encountered was that many startups do not feel the pain when giving an equity, and often will not prioritize their work with you. That means that in addition for not getting paid cash, you also waste a lot of time.
My model at the moment is to charge 30-50% cash and the rest in equity. That help me build my startup portfolio, normally not to expensive, cash-wise, for the startup,and still they feel it enough to want to help me with my work as quickly as possible.
What I said here is exactly what I tell the startups. And if all they are willing to give is equity, I tell them I see nothing wrong with that, but that I am not the right person for them.
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