How To NOT Get Screwed As A Software Engineer
Y Combinator · 18 min · 2023
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Viewers get practical guidance on spotting lopsided deals early so a startup is not built on an unfair foundation.
Mike Monteiro: F*ck You, Pay Me
CreativeMornings HQ · 38 min · 2012
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This talk gives freelancers and consultants a practical playbook for protecting themselves with solid contracts, clear payment terms and firm conversations with clients. It turns the uncomfortable parts of getting paid into concrete habits that a viewer can apply right away.
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