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Paying for Founder Shares
Welcome to the glamorous world of incorporation mechanics.
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Common and Preferred Stock: What's the Difference?
Common stock does not sound exciting. Preferred stock does. First-time founders are looking for excitement—especially when it comes to their millions of initial shares—and so they’re often surprised to hear that they’ll be receiving common, rather than preferred stock when the startup is incorporated.
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Startup Valuation and Fully-Diluted Capitalization
Dive into the critical world of startup valuation and its implications for your fundraising efforts. Decode complex terms, like fully-diluted capitalization, and navigate the realm of shares, options, and warrants with confidence.
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A Short Guide To Issuing Stock Options
Here's your crash course in issuing stock options for startups. Avoid common pitfalls and future complications with step-by-step guidance.
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Startup Superpower: Getting Organized
Unlock your startup's superpower - getting organized! Although not the flashiest task, it's a game-changer during due diligence. Learn how this crucial step can impact your startup's fundraising or acquisition opportunities. Be prepared, stay ahead, and close deals on your terms.
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Startup Equity: Cutting The Pie
Embarking on your startup journey with a co-founder? Tackle one of the biggest questions head-on: how to allocate equity. Discover the art of making fair and strategic decisions that fuel your startup's growth.
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Stock Vesting On Change Of Control
Explore the complexities of startup equity vesting, especially when an acquisition occurs. Understand the function and uses for accelerated vesting like single-trigger and double-trigger acceleration.
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Alert - SEC Amends Rules to Promote Capital Raising (Reg A, Reg Crowdfunding, Rule 504)
Read about the SEC's amended rules to promote capital raising.
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[Infographic] Corporation or LLC?
Many entrepreneurs wonder which entity structure is right for their business.
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Startup Equity Is Not A Substitute For Minimum Wages
Minimum wage means minimum wage, even for startup founders and initial hires. Startups can’t use equity grants to get around this, though there are strategies (albeit imperfect) to mitigate risk here.
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The Accidental Partnership: A Cautionary Tale For Startup Founders
The title of this post may sound like a straight-to-streaming rom-com about two strangers who wake up after a night out in Vegas only to remember they got married in a drive-thru ceremony the night before. Yet, somehow, it’s worse than that.
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SEC Expands Definition of “Accredited Investor”
On August 26th, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) amended its definition of “accredited investor” to include additional categories of individuals and entities that would qualify to invest in certain private offerings exempted from registration under the Securities Act of 1933
