ix, 480 p. : 25 cm Includes bibliographical references and index Introduction -- Career dilemmas -- The solo-versus-team dilemma -- Relationship dilemmas : flocking together and playing with fire -- Role dilemmas : positions and decision making -- Reward dilemmas : equity splits and cash compensation -- The three Rs system : alignment and equilibrium -- Hiring dilemmas : the right hires at the right time -- Investor dilemmas : adding value, adding risks -- Failure, success, and founder-CEO succession -- Wealth-versus-control dilemmas