1. Getting Started

The Idea Is Born

For the past few months I tried starting a few companies around several different startup ideas. As I dove into them, I quickly realized the ideas weren’t just difficult, they just wouldn’t work. I read books and learned as much as possible about business and startups. I felt like I had the (basic) knowledge but lacked true experience and a way to test my knowledge. Everybody who teaches business or startups does so after the lessons are learned (obviously), and everybody else rarely lets outsiders have a seat at the table (even if it is just to learn and not has no financial benefit for the outsider).

Thus the idea for TheVotersCompany.com was born.

TheVotersCompany.com is a startup that allows members to actively participate in the company building process as the company grows - not after. The company reports monthly financial statements, strategy, investment opportunities, and potential revenue streams. Each month, members actively vote on how the company invests previous earnings, grows, and develops. Majority wins (see rules and disclaimer).

This project gives members the exclusive front row experience of starting and growing a company from scratch. It also gives members the power to vote on business decisions and learn the valuable lessons along the way without everything resting on their shoulders, financial risk, and a large time commitment.

Longterm Objectives, Goals, and Thoughts

• Create a company where members not only see transparent reports and real time information, they vote on how the company invests, grows, and adds revenue over time.

• Create a place where people interested in starting a business, being a part of a team, or investing, can come together in a positive way.

• Engage members interested in business with the information needed to make great business decisions.

• Can the Company’s Members outperform the SP500 over time?

• How big can the Voter’s influence grow this company?

• What would happen if we never stopped?

Values

Integrity

The Company must have integrity to the missions and goals the company was founded on.

Transparency

The Company must have transparency and report all key information to Members so they can make accurate votes and truly get the full experience.

Consistency

Initially (and in the future), the Company must be consistent with everything to grow.