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“When valuing a startup, add $500k for every engineer, and subtract $250k for every MBA.”

Aaron Patzer

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Source Article: "Startup Valuation Tips", TechCrunch, 2015

Valuation heuristics assign higher worth to technical talent and lower to business degrees, reflecting perceived contribution.

In simple terms: Engineers add value; MBAs subtract value.

Key Takeaway

Adjust hiring and compensation strategies accordingly.

Themes

valuation talent startup economics human capital

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

business financial

When to use this quote

  • founder pitches
  • investment meetings
  • salary negotiations

Key Concepts

human capital theory market signaling skill premium

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you account for interdisciplinary teams?
  • What metrics better capture value?
A Different Perspective

Heuristics oversimplify complex contributions.

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