1. Minimum Required Personnel

Core Team:

1. Founder(s):

   • Role: Visionary, decision-maker, and primary driver of the startup.
   • Skills: Business development, leadership, and domain expertise.
   • Possible Position: CEO, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
   • Salary Estimate: $0 - $60,000/year (often equity-based or low initial salary in early stages)

2. Co-Founder(s) or Key Early Employee(s) (if applicable):

   • Roles:

     • Technical Co-Founder:

       • Role: Oversees product development and technological aspects.
       • Skills: Technical knowledge for product development.
       • Possible Position: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
       • Salary Estimate: $0 - $80,000/year (equity or reduced salary)

     • Operations Co-Founder:

       • Role: Manages day-to-day operations, supply chain, and logistics.
       • Skills: Operational expertise.
       • Possible Position: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
       • Salary Estimate: $0 - $70,000/year (equity or reduced salary)

3. Business Development/Marketing Lead:

   • Role: Develops initial marketing strategies, handles early customer outreach and partnerships.
   • Skills: Marketing, sales, and customer relationship management.
   • Possible Position: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), VP of Business Development
   • Salary Estimate: $50,000 - $80,000/year

4. Financial Lead/Controller:

   • Role: Manages financial planning, budgeting, and accounting.
   • Skills: Financial analysis, bookkeeping, and fundraising.
   • Possible Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
   • Salary Estimate: $60,000 - $100,000/year

Additional Personnel (as needed based on the product/service):

• Product Developer/Engineer:

  • Role: Develops the core product (software engineer, hardware developer, etc.).
  • Skills: Depends on the nature of the product (software development, hardware engineering, etc.).
  • Possible Position: Lead Developer, Senior Software Engineer
  • Salary Estimate: $70,000 - $120,000/year

• Operations Manager (if not covered by a co-founder):

  • Role: Manages supply chain, logistics, and daily operations.
  • Skills: Operations management and logistics.
  • Possible Position: Operations Manager, Director of Operations
  • Salary Estimate: $60,000 - $90,000/year

• Customer Support/Account Manager:

  • Role: Handles customer inquiries, support, and relationship management.
  • Skills: Communication and customer service.
  • Possible Position: Customer Support Manager, Account Manager
  • Salary Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000/year

2. Required Consultants

Legal Consultant:

• Purpose: Handles incorporation, intellectual property, contracts, and compliance.
• Engagement: 2-3 consultations for setup, plus ongoing as needed.