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		jsjenkins168 on June 21, 2007 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Founders: would you hire a telecommuting, part-tim... Yes, but I would treat him as a contractor and not give him equity. At least until he is willing to relocate and become involved in the day-to-day operations.

cmars232 on June 21, 2007 | [–]

Yeah, it would have to at least start as a pay-as-you-go model for services provided. That's the only way I could see managing the risks (potential inexperienced + remote location).

gyro_robo on June 22, 2007 | [–]

That's all beside the point.

The point is what results you get.

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