Invest your talent in companies
and build future cash flows

Use a Shared Success Agreement to contribute a % of your fees in exchange for a share of future revenue, at a multiple.

Why Use Shared Success Agreements?

Invest Your Time

You have the skills that founders need to succeed, but you don't want to work for free, or forever. Invest some of your time now to win new business and earn upside when the founder succeeds.

Simple Terms

Decide what % of your fees to invest, at what multiple, and for what % of revenue. Avoid the complexity of equity and valuations, and defer taxes until you get paid.

Create Cash Flows

Invest some of your current capacity in promising founders. Create a portfolio of investments that will generate future cash flows. No waiting 7+ years for an acquisition or liquidity event.

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Eric Kramlinger

Entrepreneur, creative product/experience builder

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Hello! I live in Rochester, MN, after growing up and living in Minneapolis. My professional focuses are Last Mile Products (software consulting/product company), The Shoe (beverage bar in Rochester, MN opening September 2025), and Quincy Street Studio (recording studio in Northeast Minneapolis).

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Business Development & SalesDesign & Creative ServicesLeadership & ManagementProduct ManagementSoftware Development
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Zack Steven

I help ambitious entrepreneurs launch and scale. Creator of the Shared Success Agreement | CEO @ Cloudburst, SBC | Partner @ Monkey Island Ventures

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I'm a lifelong entrepreneur and leader who is passionate about good design, big ideas, and strong communities. I am most energized by work at the intersection of entrepreneurship, equity, and technology. I find the path from napkin to traction exhilarating and have traveled it multiple times personally and with clients. I hold a degree in Studio Art from Grinnell College and have spent the past 20 years mastering the art of business in leadership roles across Product, Sales, Finance, and Operations for organizations ranging from startups to public companies. I hold several patents, am a Minnesotan on the Move award recipient, and have served on non-profit boards including MetroIBA, St. Paul Central High School Foundation (Chair), and Unity Church-Unitarian (President).

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Business Development & Sales
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Colin Hirdman

Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Monkey Island Ventures

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Entrepreneur and lover of life! Enjoy talking startups, blockchain, and all things founder related. I'm helping to create winwinGO!

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Business Development & SalesDesign & Creative ServicesDigital Marketing & Social Media
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Jim Kieley

Fractional SaaS Operator

Talent

Experienced SaaS Executive offering fractional leadership services. Specialize in scaling and growing SaaS, Technology companies.

CAN HELP WITH

Business Development & Sales
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Charles Pearce

Independent Creative Director — Photo & Video Content, Social Media

Talent

With my digital art and media production background, I've honed my skills in creating engaging, innovative content. From music videos to content marketing, I've built a portfolio of work showcasing my creativity and versatility. In 2019, I started a boutique creative fulfillment agency out of my home studio. Today, my team of freelance production experts delivers top-notch work for clients across the country, providing personalized service and attention to detail. And if you're curious about what inspires me, check out my hobby podcast, The Creative Creative! It's a laid-back, behind-the-scenes look at the lives of working-class creatives, where we discuss everything from process to professionalism to the latest trends in the industry. It's a fun, informative listen. Learn more at https://crpearce.net/podcast/.

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Design & Creative ServicesDigital Marketing & Social Media
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Sonja Leaf

Software Engineering Leadership, Sonic Exploration

FounderTalent

Since 2006, Sonja has partnered with brands like Nintendo, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, and Alliance for a Healthier Generation to deliver software solutions on desktop, native, web, and consoles. In 2020, Sonja started helping other entrepreneurs start successful tech companies at Cloudburst, SBC. In April 2023, she stepped into a Principal Engineering role after 2 years as Director of Engineering. Before entering the tech industry, Sonja managed a guitar store where she sold, maintained, and repaired guitars and other musical instruments.

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EngineeringIT & Technical SupportSoftware Development
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