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SEC Compliance for Startups — Read This Before any Capital Raise
Many start-ups need to raise capital to be able to produce the…
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Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs: Read This Before Going Through a Financing Round
Today’s topic surprises and shocks most of my start-up and entrepreneur clients…
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Intellectual Property: Are You Set Up For Success?
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Anatomy of Seed Stage Convertible Notes
As I outlined in my last post, convertible notes are the most…
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Choosing the Right Seed Financing Instrument for Startups
When I advise startups or investors about structuring a seed-stage investment, I explain…
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5 Things Every Private Company MUST Understand before Launching an Equity Incentive Plan
There is a point in the life of every start-up when it…
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SEC Risk Alert: 5 Things Not to Do, Advisers!
Earlier this year, the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE)…