Startup Compensation: Founders, Don't Forget to Pay Yourselves (and Others)
By Dennis Kasimov and Joe Wallin In the early days of a startup, it is common for founders to not pay themselves any cash compensation.
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Tax Free Founder Stock
If you are thinking about starting an early stage tech company, one of the first things you will have to figure out is what type of legal entity to form.
Secondary Sales and An Investor Covenant You Don't Want To Miss
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The Beauty of Revenue Based Financing
What is Revenue Based Financing? For the most part, early stage company financings fall into two categories: 1.
Incentive Stock Options: Post-Termination of Service Exercise Periods
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The 9Mile Innovation Framework© - A Structured Methodology for Technology Company Development
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The Text of New Section 4(a)(7)
If you are looking for the complete text of new Section 4(a)(7) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, I have quoted it in full below.
The Two Definitions of Accredited Investor
You may not be aware, but the federal securities laws contain two definitions of the term accredited investor.
Accredited Investor: Let's Let People Test In
The idea that you can "test in" to accredited investor status is gaining momentum. Rep. Schweikert (R-Ariz.
Stock Options: Don't Forget Board Approval
If you are in the process of awarding stock options to employees or service providers, do not forget that you need (among other things) board approval of all stock option grants.