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Stonyfield Yogurt's Bumpy Start Up Story

20 pointsby psawayaover 15 years ago

2 comments

JacobAldridgeover 15 years ago
A great example that demonstrates Equity != Control, and a nice change to horror stories where founders keep majority equity in a funding deal, but unwillingly give away control.<p>It's not the easiest thing to achieve, but Gary Hirshberg proved it's possible if you come to the negotiating table the right way.
xscover 15 years ago
I've had the opportunity to hear Gary in person, and he's a tremendous speaker. You feel as if he's talking only to you. Pay attention, he love what he does, as any entrepreneur should