Splitting equity among founders, team members, and other parties can often be a challenging process fraught with pitfalls for many startups.
The speaker will discuss the following issues:
1) the different types of shares available for issuance to founders and rights associated with such shares
2) the issues most commonly taken into account in connection with allocation of equity among the founding team
3) the common mistakes made by founders at the equity allocation stage and best practices for founders to follow at the entity formation stage
Startup Law for Entrepreneurs: Formation: Adam Dinow/General AssemblyGeneral Assembly
Legal mistakes can doom even the best startup concepts and founding teams. In this class, you’ll learn about essential legal issues that startups face in the formation stage. We will explore the decision-making process in forming a startup — including form, timing, documentation, and issues determining the capital structure. We’ll also dive into the the process to issue founder stock as well as tax consequences and vesting considerations. Compensation of equity structures will also be reviewed.
Want to learn more? Join Front Row today and access on-demand videos, livestreams, and much more: http://bit.ly/1aqAivV
"Legal issues for start ups business"
A Webinar conducted by
Salman Waris, Head - Technology, Media and Telecom Practice at HSA Advocates
When starting up a business, there are some important legal matters that you’ll have to deal with, no matter how much you’d love to just dive in and get started. However, if you neglect these legal steps, you’re going to find that maintaining the business down the road becomes much more difficult, and in some cases, impossible. It’s in your best interest to take these legal aspects seriously and get them sorted out as soon as possible when starting a business.
This session will cover 4 Key Legal Topics :
1. Address Legal Restrictions/Requirements
2. Select Entity Type
3. Protect Intellectual Capital
4. Develop Basic Legal Documents
The Startup Guide to Venture Capital by Venture IntelligenceSuhas Motwani
1. Types of Investors
2. Sample Term Sheet For Early Stage Investments
3. Term Sheet for Startups: Do's and Don'ts
Law Office of Madhavan Srivatsan
3. Startups in India : Leveraging Opportunities
Economic Law Practice
4. Exit Rights: A Reality Check
Link Legal
5. Tomorrow Capital - Firm Profile
6. Directory Section containing tons of valuable data
The document outlines 10 rules for rebuilding trust in business and government following the 2008 financial crisis. The rules include having guiding principles, following clear policies, establishing rules of behavior, leveraging knowledge and judgment, making decisions based on facts and rules, creating an enterprise architecture, doing engineering work, having a clear vision, instilling confidence, and building trust by aligning actions with intentions. The overall message is that transparent, consistent rules are needed to regain lost trust in the wake of the crisis.
[U&I SUMMIT '17 ATL] WSGR >> Carlos W. Ellerbe & TJ Graham "Common Legal Pitf...500 Startups
This document discusses common legal issues that founders should address when forming a startup company. It covers formation documents like certificates of incorporation, bylaws, equity agreements; intellectual property assignments from founders and employees; strategies for protecting confidential information and managing open source software use; and avoiding business restrictions that could hinder the company's growth. The document provides an overview of important legal topics for founders to consider early on.
How to Split the Pie, Raise Money, and Reward Contributors (Idea To IPO)Roger Royse
What’s my startup worth? How much equity should founders have? How much equity should I give to employees and consultants? How much should I give to the venture capitalists?
Silicon Valley startup attorney Roger Royse of the Royse Law Firm discusses the basic valuation and ownership issues involved in a startup’s life, from formation to financing to exit, including how to value your company and the contributions of stakeholders and investors at each step with a particular emphasis on different models, best practices and traps to avoid.
Royse Law Firm and BNY Mellon Wealth Management discuss the various legal, tax, and financial scenarios to consider when selling your business.
- Is this a good time in the global economic environment to be planning an exit?
- What personal financial planning is necessary to maximize the benefit of this exit for my family and me?
- What legal, tax, and financial due diligence is critical to ensuring a successful exit?
- What are the key elements to successfully selling your business?
How HR Can Use Social Media for Recruitment and Candidate EngagementAlbert Qian
The proliferation of social media has enabled HR to reach out to more candidates than ever for their jobs. In this presentation, learn a few methods to be effective in extending your reach and finding the hire that fits best. Case study shares the success of Albert's List, a Facebook jobs community.
Listen to the recording here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1249742669402153986
Sponsored by HRO
Interviewing is one of the most nerve wracking elements of the job search. With so many X factors in play, job seekers can become overwhelmed, unable to perform at their best.
As you begin your 2017 job search, look to mastering your job interview skills so you can get the job you deserve. In this presentation, you will learn:
1. How to become more self aware in your job search so you can share the right stories, goals, and strengths in the interview.
2. Why your understanding of the role you are applying for is key to a successful interview.
3. What key things to look out for before, during, and after the interview that will make your process smoother.
4. And much more!
Building Online Communities for RealtorsAlbert Qian
Millennial consumers are changing the way property is managed. This deck explores how realtors can reach new demographics with social media and communities.
How to Position Your Startup for Venture Capital Fundingideatoipo
During this webinar you will learn the basics of the venture model and path along with the necessary steps to take so that your company’s legal structure is an attractive investment.
The discussion will cover:
Why a Delaware C-Corp is the most-common structure
How to document the relationship of the founders and early employees
The typical funding stages of a successful startup
An overview of convertible debt and SAFEs
Why it’s critical to run pro forma cap tables before financings
What happens in a venture financing
Why compliance with securities laws is important
Common legal mistakes in raising capital
And much, much more
Incorporation Stage Issues and Seed Financings Overview w/ Kristine Di BaccoStanford Venture Studio
Which legal entity is best for your startup company? How should you deal with founder stock and other incorporation issues? How should you structure a seed investment? Kristine Di Bacco, Partner at Fenwick & West, will help you answer these important questions, and others, as you think about the process of incorporating and raising seed financing.
How to Build Your Startup for a Successful Acquisition - A Legal Viewideatoipo
The speaker will discuss what steps to take starting from the company formation stage and onward in order to correctly position your startup for a successful acquisition - from a legal perspective. Whether your company will be sold for $15 million or ten times more, the issues to be discussed will be important and relevant in each situation.
Please come with your questions, concerns and scenarios.
Equity Crowdfunding Comes of Age: Learn the New Rules for Success. A webinar ...EarlyShares
With the ban lifted on general solicitation, the SEC's new rules advance 80-year-old securities laws to take advantage of technology and modern capabilities, setting the stage for Accredited Equity Crowdfunding.
Now, the game-changing possibilities unlocked by the JOBS Act enable start-ups, small businesses and entrepreneurs to raise capital in an entirely new way from Accredited Investors.
Learn what the new rules mean for businesses and investors, along with the important regulation updates you need to know about Accredited Equity Crowdfunding. Discover what steps to take next, the available investment vehicles, how the accreditation process works -- and the benefits of an online platform that puts it all together. Hear from industry and legal experts who have been at the forefront of the discussion and progress in Equity Crowdfunding.
Speakers:
Joanna Schwartz, CEO of EarlyShares.com
Douglas S. Ellenoff, Partner at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP
This webinar was hosted on September 24th, 2013.
Understanding Terms in Venture Capital Financingsideatoipo
This presentation covers the key terms negotiated between a growth stage company and its investors in financing transactions, including:
1) pre-money valuation and deal pricing
2) dividend rights
3) liquidation preferences and participation
4) conversion rights
5) anti-dilution protection
6) veto rights
7) preemptive rights
8) redemption rights
How to Position Your Startup for Venture Capital Fundingideatoipo
During this webinar you will learn the basics of the venture model and path along with the necessary steps to take so that your company’s legal structure is an attractive investment. The discussion will cover:
1. Why a Delaware C-Corp is the most-common structure
2. How to document the relationship of the founders and early employees
3. The typical funding stages of a successful startup
4. An overview of convertible debt and SAFEs
5. Why it’s critical to run pro forma cap tables before financings
6. What happens in a venture financing
7. Why compliance with securities laws is important
8. Common legal mistakes in raising capital
9. And much, much more
How to Position Your Startup for Venture Capital Fundingideatoipo
Veteran Silicon Valley venture capital attorney Jason Putnam Gordon disusses the basics of the venture model and path along with the necessary steps to take so that your company’s legal structure is an attractive investment. The discussion includes:
1. Why a Delaware C-Corp is the most-common structure
2. How to document the relationship of the founders and early employees
3. The typical funding stages of a successful startup
4. An overview of convertible debt and SAFEs
5. Why it’s critical to run pro forma cap tables before financings
6. What happens in a venture financing
7. Why compliance with securities laws is important
8. Common legal mistakes in raising capital
9. And much, much more
About the Speaker:
Jason Putnam Gordon is a results-oriented corporate attorney in the Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice of the San Francisco office of K&L Gates. Jason has a passion for working with experienced entrepreneurs and executives to make their vision a reality.
In his practice, he regularly represents companies throughout their life cycle in matters related to venture capital financing, strategic corporate relationships, corporate formation, complex mergers and acquisitions, sales, and divestitures. Jason also works with angels and venture capitalists as they deploy capital. With industry focuses in health and technology, because of his broad skill set and deep network, Jason regularly works in a wide array of verticals including life sciences, digital health, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, software, hardware, the internet of things, and agricultural technology.
Jason works with companies based locally, elsewhere in the U.S. and internationally. Jason brings a unique skill set to the negotiating table and to litigation-minimization strategies in the boardroom. He started his career as a federal law clerk in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and then continued as a litigator handling corporate, securities, intellectual property, and commercial litigation before establishing a transactional practice.
Sometimes It Begins When A Client, Tenant, Or Customer Starts To Slow-Pay, With The Result That Your Accounts Receivable Start To Accrue Gradually. Other Times The Issue Presents Itself More Suddenly. Either Way, You Find Your Company Owed A Great Deal Of Money That Looks Like It May Not Be Collected Because Your Client/Tenant/Customer Has Filed Bankruptcy, Has Commenced An Assignment For The Benefit Of Creditors, Has Been Put Into Receivership, Or Is Otherwise Just Plain Insolvent. What Do You Do? What Should You Not Do? The Topics Discussed In This Webinar Include The Pros And Cons Of Putting A Counterparty Into Involuntary Bankruptcy; When And How You May Be Able To Pursue Third Parties (Like Guarantors, Directors, Or Officers) For The Amount Owed; Risks Related To Preference Attack; Pros And Cons Of Sitting On A “Creditors’ Committee” In A Chapter 11; How To Negotiate For “Critical Vendor” Protection In Chapter 11; And Practical Guidance For Continuing To Provide Goods Or Services To An Insolvent Counterparty.
Part of the webinar series: Restructuring, Insolvency & Troubled Companies 2021
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
RESTRUCTURING, INSOLVENCY & TROUBLED COMPANIES 2022: Bad Debtor Owes Me Money!Financial Poise
Sometimes it begins when a client, tenant, or customer starts to slow-pay, with the result that your accounts receivable start to accrue gradually. Other times the issue presents itself more suddenly. Either way, you find your company owed a great deal of money that looks like it may not be collected because your client/tenant/customer has filed bankruptcy, has commenced an assignment for the benefit of creditors, has been put into receivership, or is otherwise just plain insolvent. What do you do? What should you not do? The topics discussed in this webinar include the pros and cons of putting a counterparty into involuntary bankruptcy; when and how you may be able to pursue third parties (like guarantors, directors, or officers) for the amount owed; risks related to preference attack; pros and cons of sitting on a “creditors’ committee” in a Chapter 11; how to negotiate for “critical vendor” protection in Chapter 11; and practical guidance for continuing to provide goods or services to an insolvent counterparty.
Part of the webinar series: RESTRUCTURING, INSOLVENCY & TROUBLED COMPANIES 2022
See more at https://www.financialpoise.com/webinars/
This document provides an overview of the venture capital financing process from idea to IPO. It discusses key topics such as the venture capital model, ideal venture capital investors, preliminary considerations for financing, the term sheet, deal documentation, diligence process, side letters, common pitfalls, and closing and post-closing issues. The presentation is intended to provide a general educational overview rather than legal advice for any specific situation.
How to Position Your Startup for Venture Capital Fundingideatoipo
During this webinar you will learn the basics of the venture model and path along with the necessary steps to take so that your company’s legal structure is an attractive investment. The discussion will cover:
1. Why a Delaware C-Corp is the most-common structure
2. How to document the relationship of the founders and early employees
3. The typical funding stages of a successful startup
4. An overview of convertible debt and SAFEs
5. Why it’s critical to run pro forma cap tables before financings
6. What happens in a venture financing
7. Why compliance with securities laws is important
8. Common legal mistakes in raising capital
9. And much, much more
Slides and notes from the MaRS Startup Investor Workshop. The event took place on September 30th, 2016 and featured Mark Skapinker and Sophie Forest from Brightspark, David Shore from OurCrowd.
Basic legal principles in relation to startupsSam Nixon
This document provides an agenda and overview for a legal workshop on starting and protecting a business. The agenda covers companies and incorporation, shareholders agreements, founders agreements, intellectual property protection through patents, trademarks and non-disclosure agreements, and joint ventures. It emphasizes the importance of properly structuring the business through appropriate legal entities and contracts to define ownership and protect intellectual property. Key topics include deciding on a business structure, registering a company, outlining director and shareholder rights, commercializing intellectual property, and including necessary provisions in agreements to prevent disputes.
This document provides an overview of bankruptcy law concepts including eligibility for bankruptcy, how bankruptcy changes leverage for parties, why companies file for bankruptcy, and the automatic stay. It discusses a hypothetical scenario involving a distressed Manhattan office building and examines bankruptcy issues that may arise, such as filing eligibility for limited liability companies. The document also covers factors courts examine for bad faith filings and cases where independent directors or "friendly" involuntary bankruptcy petitions were used.
This document discusses how to build a strong corporate structure to protect business owners. It emphasizes maintaining proper corporate formalities like separate bank accounts, corporate minutes and resolutions to prevent a judge from "piercing the corporate veil" and holding owners personally liable. Failure to document business decisions correctly risks losing personal assets if sued. Setting up the right entity like an S-Corp or LLC and taking tax deductions can help business owners achieve greater profit and wealth.
Defending Against Bankruptcy Avoidance Actions (Series: COMPLEX FINANCIAL LIT...Financial Poise
In the event of a bankruptcy, the debtor or trustee may opt to take legal action in order to recover money or property that was transferred by the debtor prior to going bankrupt. These actions, whereby such transfers are effectively reversed, are referred to as “avoidance actions.” In this webinar, the expert panel discusses the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, common avoidance actions, and key considerations when planning for and defending against these actions.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/on_demand_webinars/defending-against-bankruptcy-avoidance-actions-2/
Forming a Company: How to Start a Business (SERIES: One Hour Law School 2018)Financial Poise
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/view-webinar/?id=266157173&slides=Zexv5CoEVKZsN
Starting a business can be an exciting time but requires careful planning to avoid foreseeable pitfalls. Careful drafting of formation documents can provide stability as the business launches and can also prevent many future issues. However, there is no one-size-fits-all entity that works for all businesses.
Be it a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or solo proprietorship, numerous factors must be considered to ensure as the correct entity is chosen for your new company. Chief among these considerations are tax implications (pass-through vs. corporate taxation), personal liability (limited vs. unlimited), and the ability to maintain control of the business. Additionally, founders should be educated on the rules regarding capital raising, as well as what, if any, fiduciary duties they owe and to whom. This webinar provides guidance on each of these considerations.
Corporate Finance for Early & Growth Stage CompaniesBoast Capital
This document provides an overview and agenda for a presentation on corporate finance for early and growth stage companies. The presentation will cover topics such as shareholder loans, debt versus equity, capital structure considerations, employee incentives, the regulatory framework, non-institutional financings, and institutional private equity. It emphasizes that successful startups utilize multiple types and sources of capital and carefully manage their capital structure. The presentation aims to help companies understand key questions around financing and capitalization.
Anatomy of a Patent for Executives and Entrepreneursideatoipo
Recorded on Friday, April 19, 2024
Veteran Silicon Valley intellectual property attorney Dr. Steven Colby discusses how to read and interpret patents. This presentation is geared towards decision-makers and provides viewers a level of understanding that will allow them to evaluate patents and pending patent applications in order to make educated business decisions.
Dr. Colby discusses:
1. What is patentable
2. The rights conveyed in an issued patent
3. The differences between the specification and claims
4. How to interpret claims, priority and patent families
5. The indicators of good and bad patents
6. The practical value of patents
and more!
About the Speaker:
Dr. Steven Colby is a partner and patent attorney at Rimon Law. He focuses on early stage startups and develops IP with a view of increasing company valuation. Steve received his Ph.D. from Indiana University, Bloomington, where he focused on the development and design of scientific instruments. He has over 40 published scientific papers and abstracts and holds several patents. Prior to becoming a patent attorney, Dr. Colby was director of product development for a scientific instrument company. His professional background extends to software and hardware development, website development, manufacturing management, electronics, sensors, measurement devices, control systems, mass spectrometry, chromatography, and bioanalysis.
How to Master Resume Writing in a Competitive Marketideatoipo
Recorded on Thursday, April 4, 2024
In this video, Albert of Albert's List discusses the art and science of crafting resumes that stand out and help you get your dream job.
Understanding the Resume's Purpose: Learn how to leverage this document effectively to showcase your skills, experiences, and achievements in a way that captivates recruiters from the get-go.
The Power of Impact: Discover why quantifying your achievements and emphasizing results is crucial for grabbing attention and demonstrating your value to prospective employers.
Strategic Resume Ordering: There is an optimal structure that will ensure that your resume flows seamlessly and highlights your most impressive credentials.
Content Do's and Don'ts: . Understand what key information to include and what to leave out to ensure that your resume is concise, relevant, and compelling.
Harnessing AI in Resume Writing: Explore how AI tools can be beneficial and when human touch is indispensable for crafting a personalized, impactful resume.
And much more!
Also, check out:
https://albertslist.gumroad.com/l/resumereview/IPO.
About the Speaker:
Albert Qian is a technology product marketer and founder of Albert's List, a job and career community focused on connecting job seekers, hiring managers, and working professionals to produce positive career outcomes. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Albert has worked at various technology companies in various marketing capacities and conducted many successful job searches.
Connect with Albert on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian and on Albert's List at https://bit.ly/findyournextjob.
How to Answer the Most Important Question In Your Interviewideatoipo
Recorded on March 20, 2024
,
In a competitive job market, landing an interview is one of the biggest challenges for job seekers. However, once you find yourself in a face-to-face interview with a hiring manager, how do you come across as the best candidate for the position?
Job interviews are all about diffusing risk. After all, a company would never post a role unless it knew it absolutely needed someone who could help them get to the next level. By chatting with prospects, the hiring manager can get an idea of existing talent on the market and what they can provide.
That's why knowing what's at stake is critical to any job you apply for. Outside of being collaborative, being technical, and having your personal stories down, knowing what matters to your bosses, colleagues, and the industry at large are key to being successful.
Learn how you can know what's at stake in your job search and learn to tell a story in your interviews that help you stand out in this webinar from Albert Qian, founder of Albert's List. Over the past 11 years, Albert's List has connected more than 50,000 job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers to improve career outcomes.
In this video, Albert covers how you answer the most important question in your interviews, including:
Where you can go to research what's at stake for the companies you're interviewing at.
How knowing what's at stake sets you apart from the competition.
How you can use what's at stake as a part of your job interview.
Answers that stand out—and answers that will not get you to the next round.
Ongoing job search trends and where to look for your next opportunity.
Resources that can be used as job seekers conduct their job hunt.
And more!
Albert Qian is a technology product marketer and founder of Albert's List, a job seeker community focused on connecting job seekers, hiring managers, and working professionals to produce positive career outcomes. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, he's worked at various technology companies in marketing capacities and conducted many successful job searches.
Connect with Albert on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian and on Albert's List at https://bit.ly/findyournextjob.
How to Write a Resume in a Competitive Job Marketideatoipo
Are you ready to take your career to new heights in today's fiercely competitive job market? A resume is incredibly important as its the document that gets you through the door. Without a strong document that showcases your successes, capabilities, and impact, your credentials will fall to the bottom of the pile.
Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the art and science of crafting resumes that stand out and propel you towards your dream job.
You'll learn:
Understanding the Resume's Purpose: Your resume is your first impression on potential employers. Learn how to leverage this document effectively to showcase your skills, experiences, and achievements in a way that captivates recruiters from the get-go.
The Power of Impact: In a sea of resumes, focusing on impact sets you apart. Discover why quantifying your achievements and emphasizing results is crucial for grabbing attention and demonstrating your value to prospective employers.
Strategic Resume Ordering: The order of information on your resume can make or break your chances of success. We'll guide you through the optimal structure, ensuring that your resume flows seamlessly and highlights your most impressive credentials.
Content Do's and Don'ts: Navigate the fine line between informative and overwhelming. Understand what key information to include and what to leave out to ensure that your resume is concise, relevant, and compelling.
Harnessing AI in Resume Writing: Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized the job market, but how can it enhance your resume-writing process? Explore where AI tools can be beneficial and when human touch is indispensable for crafting a personalized, impactful resume.
And much more!
Don't let your resume hold you back from reaching your career goals. Join us for this illuminating webinar and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to create a standout resume that opens doors to endless opportunities. Register now and take the first step towards career success!
If you want resume advice in advance of the webinar, book time and get ahead of the rush here: https://albertslist.gumroad.com/l/resumereview
How to Get Venture and Angel Funding for Your Tech Startupideatoipo
Presented February 29, 2024
Veteran Silicon Valley attorney Roger Royse will discuss how to get venture and angel funding for your tech startup.
The webinar will cover the basics of angel and venture capital including current practices and common strategies used by investors in evaluating investments and by startups in finding, selecting and negotiating with investors.
The speaker will discuss:
Types of investors for your stage and sector
Types on investments
Venture capital economics;
Management and control issues
Due diligence concerns
Exit strategies
Startup and founder protections
And more!
About the Speaker
Roger Royse is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP and practices in the areas of corporate and securities law, tax, and mergers and acquisitions. He works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in a variety of industries. Roger is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and former chair of several committees of the American Bar Association Sections of Business Law and Taxation. Roger has been an instructor or professor of legal, tax and business topics for the Center for International Studies (Salzburg, Austria), Golden Gate University School of Law and Stanford Continuing Studies. Roger is a nationally recognized authority on agtech – the technology of food production - and the legal considerations for companies in this industry. Roger is also the author of 10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup Success and Dead on Arrival: How to Avoid the Legal Mistakes That Could Kill Your Startup and has been interviewed and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fox Business, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, Tax Notes, Inc. Magazine, Nikkei Asian Review, China Daily, San Francisco Chronicle, Reuters, The Recorder, 7X7, Business Insurance, ABA Journal, Thrive Global and Fast Company.
How to Get Venture and Angel Funding for Your Tech Startupideatoipo
Recorded 2/29/2024
In this video, veteran Silicon Valley attorney Roger Royse discusses how to get venture and angel funding for your tech startup.
The video covers the basics of angel and venture capital including current practices and common strategies used by investors in evaluating investments and by startups in finding, selecting and negotiating with investors.
Roger discusses:
1. Types of investors for your stage and sector
2. Types on investments
3. Venture capital economics
4. Management and control issues
5. Due diligence concerns
6. Exit strategies
7. Startup and founder protections
8. And more!
About the Speaker
Roger Royse is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP and practices in the areas of corporate and securities law, tax, and mergers and acquisitions. He works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in a variety of industries. Roger is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and former chair of several committees of the American Bar Association Sections of Business Law and Taxation. Roger has been an instructor or professor of legal, tax and business topics for the Center for International Studies (Salzburg, Austria), Golden Gate University School of Law and Stanford Continuing Studies. Roger is a nationally recognized authority on agtech – the technology of food production - and the legal considerations for companies in this industry. Roger is also the author of 10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup Success and Dead on Arrival: How to Avoid the Legal Mistakes That Could Kill Your Startup and has been interviewed and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fox Business, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, Tax Notes, Inc. Magazine, Nikkei Asian Review, China Daily, San Francisco Chronicle, Reuters, The Recorder, 7X7, Business Insurance, ABA Journal, Thrive Global and Fast Company.
How to do a Venture Capital Financing in 2024ideatoipo
Presented 2/15/2024
This webinar is critical for entrepreneurs who will be raising a preferred round in the near future. This webinar is designed to teach you what to expect when your company sells preferred stock in a venture round.
During this webinar, veteran Silicon Valley venture capital attorney Alidad Vakili will cover the following topics:
· What venture capitalists are looking for when they invest in a company
· What makes a company a potential investment for a venture capital fund
· Pre-round issues
· What makes a good investor and how to find them
· How to negotiate a term sheet
· The deal documentation
· The diligence process
· Closing issues
· Post-closing issues
· Common pitfalls when raising venture capital
· And more!
Come with your questions and scenarios.
About the Speaker
Alidad Vakili is an attorney in the Palo Alto office of Foley and Lardner, an international law firm. He regularly represents startup and emerging growth companies at every stage of the company lifecycle—from startup to liquidity. He frequently advises clients on a variety of strategic growth issues including venture capital and private equity financing, private offerings, joint ventures and M&A transactions. His work includes not only advising on major corporate milestones but also significant involvement in day-to-day operations and strategic business issues, such as formation, governance, and commercial agreements.
For more info on Idea to IPO events, visit:
www.idea-to-ipo.com
How to Protect Your Intellectual Propertyideatoipo
Recorded January 25, 2024
Intellectual property attorney Dr. Steven Colby will discuss how entrepreneurs can protect their intellectual property.
Steve will discuss the following:
1) How can intellectual property make or break your startup?
2) Why should you file patent applications as an early stage startup?
3) When should I start filing patent applications?
4) What does a patent application cost?
5) What is patentable?
6) What types of intellectual property can I get?
(copyright, trademark, secrets)
7) What do I need to know about other people’s intellectual property?
(infringement, open source, employees, past employers)
8) What big intellectual property mistakes should I avoid?
9) When do I need to use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)?
and more!
How to Systematize Your Job Search in 2024ideatoipo
Recorded Tuesday February 6, 2024
Job hunting can be an overwhelming experience, especially for those unfamiliar with the process. Activities such as resume writing, networking, and even having a positive attitude are part of the process -- in addition to landing an interview or applying for the right positions.
Learn how you can create clarity in your job search and discover a process that works in video featuring Albert Qian, founder of Albert's List. Over the past 11 years, Albert's List has connected more than 50,000 job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers to improve career outcomes.
In this video, Albert covers:
A framework model that job seekers can use that encompasses all aspects of the job search
How the framework can provide clarity towards finding a job
Why the framework is successful—even in uncertain times like this
Quick tips and tricks on how job seekers can be successful in each part of the framework
Ongoing job search trends
Resources that can be used as job seekers conduct their job hunt
And more!
About the Speaker:
Albert Qian is a technology product marketer and founder of Albert's List, a job seeker community focused on connecting job seekers, hiring managers, and working professionals to produce positive career outcomes. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, he's worked at various technology companies in marketing capacities and conducted many successful job searches.
Connect with Albert on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian and on Albert's List at https;//bit.ly/findyournextjob.
Top Ten Legal Mistakes That Could Doom Your Startupideatoipo
Presented Thursday February 8, 2024
In this video, Silicon Valley attorney Roger Royse, partner at the law firm of Haynes and Boone LLP, summarizes the most common legal mistakes that startup companies and their lawyers make and how to avoid making those mistakes. Some of those mistakes can be rectified, but many will result in your startup company being "dead on arrival" when it comes time for funding or acquisition opportunities. Knowing what those mistakes are and how to avoid them is essential to starting and building a successful company.
Roger discusses those unique issues as well as the sometimes surprising and ever-evolving California rules, including:
1. Corporate formation and choice of entity and law;
2. Securities laws;
3. Labor and employment and why virtually every startup in California is probably out of compliance and what you can do about it;
4. Intellectual property strategies using patent, trademark and trade secret;
5. Protecting your business through agreements;
6. Protecting the founders from personal liability;
7. and more!
Roger draws on more than 30 years of startup experience in describing how to manage legal risk on a startup budget.
About the Speaker
Roger Royse is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP and practices in the areas of corporate and securities law, tax, and mergers and acquisitions. He works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in a variety of industries. Roger is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and former chair of several committees of the American Bar Association Sections of Business Law and Taxation. Roger has been an instructor or professor of legal, tax and business topics for the Center for International Studies (Salzburg, Austria), Golden Gate University School of Law and Stanford Continuing Studies. Roger is a nationally recognized authority on agtech – the technology of food production - and the legal considerations for companies in this industry. Roger is also the author of 10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup Success and Dead on Arrival: How to Avoid the Legal Mistakes That Could Kill Your Startup and has been interviewed and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fox Business, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, Tax Notes, Inc. Magazine, Nikkei Asian Review, China Daily, San Francisco Chronicle, Reuters, The Recorder, 7X7, Business Insurance, ABA Journal, Thrive Global and Fast Company.
How to Recession-Proof Your Job Search in 2024ideatoipo
The news might say that the job market is healthy, but look around and anything but. Just look at some of the latest headlines:
Unity announced a layoff of 25% of their staff.
Duolingo, citing AI, cut most of their translation contractors.
Google, believing that its AI is ready to sell better than human beings, is about to re-organize 30,000 employees.
More than 425,000 tech workers have been laid off since the beginning of 2022.
Banking firms, noting higher interest rates and industry consolidation, cut 20,000 workers in 2023.
Even though 2024 promises to be a better year, uncertainty continues to reign. A combination of geopolitical conflicts, presidential elections, high inflation, and corporate uncertainty threatens to undo the post-pandemic recovery, sending workers down yet another roller coaster.
Be Recession-Proof
At Albert's List, we've spent the past 7 years examining the job search while serving a community of 50,000+ professionals across all career stages and types. In the process, we've developed frameworks that reveal the secrets of finding the next job while keeping the journey from becoming too overwhelming.
Join us for an upcoming free webinar that looks at both job search fundamentals and how to leverage tools, platforms, and the power of community to accelerate your job search.
We’ll walk through:
A visual way to look at the job search, and how professionals of all levels can understand what they are expected to demonstrate during their hunt for work.
How to use AI tools to make your job search smarter and more efficient.
Why leveraging a community to keep you accountable can be the best way to foster success.
How to organize your job search to stay focused
What's changed for job seekers in the current economy, and what's stayed the same from the Great Resignation era.
And more!
ABOUT JOE CARDILLO
Joe Cardillo is Founder of The Early Manager and Coffee + Creatives and advisor to Black Remote She and bootcamp lead for Albert's List. In his work, they coach and train leaders in a myriad of contexts, including small to medium-sized teams, local news and job seekers, and career professionals across a variety of tracks. Connect with Joe on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecardillo/.
ABOUT ELISA HUANG
Elisa Huang is a business development and sales professional, and a Bootcamp Lead at Albert's List. Passionate about helping job seekers, Elisa co-hosts bootcamps, shares her insights at talks, and provides tips on how to find jobs without having to endlessly apply on boards. Connect with her on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisahuang/.
ABOUT ALBERT QIAN
Albert Qian is the founder of Albert's List and has run the organization since 2013. He is passionate about helping job seekers broaden their personal brand, improve their job searching skills, and network effectively. Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian.
H1-B + U.S. Visa Options for Int'l Tech Professionals, Entrepreneurs & Investorsideatoipo
Recorded on January 17, 2024.
This video covers various U.S. visa options for tech professionals, entrepreneurs and investors, including employment-based visas and the best visa options for starting your own company.
There is a discussion of the different challenges to getting visas to the U.S. and strategies for successfully overcoming these obstacles.
In this video, the speaker discusses:
1) Visas for exploring business and employment opportunities in the United States
2) Visas for employment and investment, such as the E, H-1B, L-1 and O-1 and the advantages and disadvantages of each
3) An overview of the paths to permanent residence, including employment, family and investment
4) Common obstacles to obtaining a visa and how to overcome these obstacles
5) Investor visa options, including the E-2 and the International Entrepreneur Parole program (IEP),
and more!
About the Speaker:
Chad Graham has 16 years of immigration experience. His practice focuses on employment-based immigration, wherein he supports companies and individuals with U.S. visa options. He works with companies across a broad range of industries, with heavy concentration in technology, science, medical, and finance.
Mr. Graham is a co-founder of Graham Adair, Inc. He provides leadership for all aspects of the firm’s operations, with a focus on organizational direction, company goals, and effective case processing. He works directly with firm clients to develop strong immigration programs and policies. He advises on strategy within client HR and law departments, as well as promoting strong client relationships
How to Strategically Prepare Your Job Search for 2024ideatoipo
Recorded on January 9, 2024
2023 was a roller-coaster year for job seekers across industries, as higher interest rates and economic uncertainty culminated in layoffs. Jobs were harder to find as the result of increased competition, the development of artificial intelligence, and executives instituting return-to-office orders.
Learn how to stand out in your job search for 2024 in this video featuring Albert Qian, founder of Albert's List. Over the past 10 years, Albert's List has connected more than 50,000 job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers to improve career outcomes.
In this video, Albert covers how you can land that dream job—or next job, including:
How to figure out what you want to do for work and the reflection you should do.
What the entire job search process looks like now.
Why it's no longer 'The Great Resignation' and how you should approach your wants and needs in a role.
How to decide what industry to work in given ongoing trends.
Quick tips on how to master the job interview.
Methods and ways to get in front of hiring managers.
Resources you should use as you conduct your job hunt
And more!
About the Speaker:
Albert Qian is a technology product marketer and founder of Albert's List, a job seeker community focused on connecting job seekers, hiring managers, and working professionals to produce positive career outcomes. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Albert has worked at various technology companies in marketing capacities and conducted many successful job searches.
Connect with Albert on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian and on Albert's List at https://bit.ly/findyournextjob.
How to Secure Seed and Pre-Seed Investment for Your Startupideatoipo
Recorded 12/28/2023
In this presentation you will get a comprehensive guide on how to secure seed and pre-seed investment for your startup, emphasizing the importance of early-stage funding in launching and scaling.
The speaker will discuss:
1) Understanding Seed and Pre-Seed Investment
2) Preparing for Investment
3) Building Relationships with Investors
4) Crafting Your Pitch
5) Pitch Deck Essentials
6) Finding Seed and Pre-Seed Investors
7) Navigating the Investment Process
8) Demonstrating Traction and Proof of Concept
9) Investment Considerations and Terms
About the Speaker
Gary Fowler, President, CEO and Founder, GSD Venture Studios
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fowlerinternational/
Award-winning serial entrepreneur and investor with 17 companies and two Unicorns and a successful IPO. Gary was on the original management team of ClickSoftware that was recently sold to SalesForce for 1.35 billion and was the co-founder at the award winning AI company, Yva.ai that was recently acquired by Visier. He has over 30 years of experience and is the CEO, President of GSD Venture Studios. GSD is a Silicon Valley based venture studio located in Silicon Valley. GSD takes operational roles in companies and uses their vast global network and experience to help companies maximize their opportunities. Gary was recently named one of the top 10 Global AI executives and is an international speaker and the author of over 180 articles.
How to Get Funding for Your Startup by Building Your Corporate Creditideatoipo
Presented Thursday January 4, 2024
Download the Free eBook, How to build credit for your EIN that's not linked to your SSN: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/chdnpn785jdvuxc0cxgai/How-to-Build-Credit-for-your-EIN-v2.pdf?rlkey=aw58w617btmuthobn11skwip6&dl=0
Leveraging corporate credit is a viable way to fund your startup.
- Always have access to capital when you need it
- Never be denied for business capital
- Never place your personal credit or family assets at risk
- Acquire business credit limits 10X-100X vs personal credit
- Increase your borrowing power and grow you empire
In this webinar you will learn about:
1) Continuous Access to Capital:
Learn strategies to ensure constant access to capital whenever your business needs
2) Guaranteed Business Capital Approval:
Discover methods to never face rejection when seeking business capital.
3) Protecting Personal Credit and Family Assets:
Understand how to secure business capital without jeopardizing personal credit or family assets.
4) Scaling Business Credit Limits:
Acquire insights on building business credit limits that are 10X-100X higher than personal credit.
5) Amplifying Borrowing Power:
Explore techniques to increase your borrowing power, empowering you to expand and grow your startup.
6) Strategic Credit Management:
Understand the importance of credit utilization, payment history, and other factors in building a strong business credit profile.
7) Navigating Economic Uncertainties:
Discover how to position your business to thrive even in challenging economic climates.
And more!
How to Raise Seed Funding for Your Startup: Convertible Notes and SAFEsideatoipo
Seed financings enable a startup to put together its initial team, build a working prototype, and begin to test the market. Often these investments are made via convertible debt or SAFEs. Veteran Silicon Valley startup and corporate attorney Alidad Vakili will cover the following topics:
1. Required corporate structure
2. Legal considerations when pitching investors for seed financing
3. Differences between using convertible debt and SAFEs
4. Key terms and considerations when raising seed funding
5. Common mistakes and pitfalls that companies make when raising seed funding via convertible debt and SAFEs
6. How to close your seed financing
7. Important post-closing tasks
8. And much, much more
Come with your questions and get ready to be excited about seed financings!
About the Speaker
Alidad Vakili is an attorney in the Palo Alto office of Foley and Lardner, an international law firm. He regularly represents startup and emerging growth companies at every stage of the company lifecycle—from startup to liquidity. He frequently advises clients on a variety of strategic growth issues including venture capital and private equity financing, private offerings, joint ventures and M&A transactions. His work includes not only advising on major corporate milestones but also significant involvement in day-to-day operations and strategic business issues, such as formation, governance, and commercial agreements.
Startup Law 101:How to Avoid Legal Pitfalls that Could Doom Your Startupideatoipo
Presented 12/28/2023
Join us for a presentation of the legal issues that startups and their founders need to know and the common legal pitfalls that affect startup companies. Unlike more mature companies, startups typically do not have large legal budgets and in house legal counsel focused on legal compliance. Nevertheless, startups must be aware of and comply with law, especially with respect to the issues that are unique to startups.
The presentation will cover those unique issues as well as the sometimes surprising and every evolving California rules. In particular, we will summarize:
1. Corporate formation and choice of entity and law;
2. Securities laws;
3. Labor and employment and why virtually evert startup in California is probably out of compliance and what you can do about it;
4. Intellectual property strategies using patent, trademark and trade secret;
5. Protecting your business through agreements;
6. Protecting the founders from personal liability;
7. And more.
The speaker will draw on more than 30 years of startup experience in describing how to manage legal risk on a startup budget.
About the Speaker
Roger Royse is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP and practices in the areas of corporate and securities law, tax, and mergers and acquisitions. He works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in a variety of industries. Roger is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and former chair of several committees of the American Bar Association Sections of Business Law and Taxation. Roger has been an instructor or professor of legal, tax and business topics for the Center for International Studies (Salzburg, Austria), Golden Gate University School of Law and Stanford Continuing Studies. Roger is a nationally recognized authority on agtech – the technology of food production - and the legal considerations for companies in this industry. Roger is also the author of 10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup Success and Dead on Arrival: How to Avoid the Legal Mistakes That Could Kill Your Startup and has been interviewed and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fox Business, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, Tax Notes, Inc. Magazine, Nikkei Asian Review, China Daily, San Francisco Chronicle, Reuters, The Recorder, 7X7, Business Insurance, ABA Journal, Thrive Global and Fast Company.
How to Prepare Your Job Search for 2024 Successideatoipo
Recorded Friday December 8, 2024
2023 has been a roller-coaster year for job seekers across industries, as higher interest rates and economic uncertainty have culminated in layoffs. Jobs are harder to find as the result of increased competition, the development of artificial intelligence, and executives institute return-to-office orders.
Learn how to stand out in your job search for 2024 in this webinar from Albert Qian, founder of Albert's List. Over the past 10 years, Albert's List has connected more than 50,000 job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers to improve career outcomes.
In this webinar, Albert will cover how you can land that dream job—or next job, including:
* How to figure out what you want to do for work and the reflection you should do.
* What the entire job search process looks like now.
* Why it's no longer 'The Great Resignation' and how you should approach your wants and needs in a role.
* How to decide what industry to work in given ongoing trends.
* Quick tips on how to master the job interview.
* Methods and ways to get in front of hiring managers.
* Resources you should use as you conduct your job hun
* And more!
How to Move Your Startup Company to the U.S.ideatoipo
Moving an international company to the U.S. can be a challenging process with many pitfalls.
This webinar is designed to help tech startups understand some of the legal decisions that need to be taken into consideration when expanding your company to the U.S.
The speakers will discuss:
1. Why many startup founders want to bring their company to the U.S.
2. When it is a good time to start the process?
3. What is an appropriate legal structure for U.S. operations or funding in the U.S.?
4. What are the typical rounds of raising capital in the U.S.?
5. What are the most common mistakes founders make during the early stages of their startup (taxation, IP, immigration, insurances, compliances)?
About the Speakers:
Svetlana Kamyshanskaya, the founder of Primum Law Group, is a global citizen with the legal, operational, and project management expertise to chart a successful course for expanding inbound tech companies and startups. Svetlana works with entrepreneurs and executives at all stages of development. She has personalized her clients’ road maps for bringing their business to the U.S.
Elina Firsava is a corporate attorney at Primum Law Group where her practice focuses on helping international and domestic companies to incorporate and develop their business in the United States. She assists startups with their general corporate matters, including entity formation and reorganization.
Mobile Application pentesting blog.docx.pdffortbridge4
Mobile Application Pentesting, also known as penetration testing. It is an important method for detecting and fixing security weaknesses in mobile applications. Here, cyber security specialists pretend that they are attackers while conducting tests in order to discover some possible flaws in advance of attackers taking advantage of them.
Qatar Airways Kuwait Office serves as a crucial hub for travelers in Kuwait seeking premium air travel services. Located conveniently in the heart of Kuwait City, the office offers a range of services including flight bookings, ticketing, and assistance with itinerary planning. Dedicated staff are available to provide personalized support, ensuring a seamless travel experience. The office also offers information on Qatar Airways' extensive network, luxury amenities, and special offers. Known for its exceptional customer service, the Qatar Airways Kuwait Office is committed to delivering a high standard of service and addressing any travel-related inquiries promptly. For business and leisure travelers alike, it’s the gateway to exploring global destinations with ease.
The report provides detailed insights into project economics, including capital investments, project funding, operating expenses, income and expenditure projections, fixed costs vs. variable costs, direct and indirect costs, expected ROI and net present value (NPV), profit and loss account, financial analysis, etc.
Business Lessons From Emmanuel Katto UgandaOliviaCox14
Emmanuel Katto, a prominent businessman and former rally driver, has shared several key business lessons from his extensive career. His mantra, “always put in 110% effort,” underscores the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving success. He stresses the need for careful planning and strategic decision-making. Check out the PPT to know more.
1. **Team Strength**:
- Seasoned discoverers with mineral finds of >$1Bn (silver), >42Mozs (gold), >12Blbs (copper)
- $8.75M recently raised for aggressive exploration
- 30% management ownership aligns interests
2. **High-Grade Discovery**:
- 2021 re-discovery: 75Moz at 980g/t AgEq (silver-zinc-lead)
- Objective: Prove continuity between high-grade discovery and existing gold-silver mine
- Potential for a gigantic, continuous deposit
3. **Proven Production Area**:
- Site of one of Alaska's first open-pit gold mines
- Existing 43-101 resource: ~500,000 oz AuEq, mostly indicated
4. **Carbonate Replacement Deposit (CRD) Advantages**:
- High grades, low mining costs
- Metallurgically simple, minimal environmental impact
- Strategic metals (Zn, Ga) could expedite permitting
5. **Massive Potential**:
- Two polymetallic deposits potentially linked
- Extensive mineralization corridor to be confirmed by drilling
Key Takeaway: High-grade discovery with potential for a giant, continuous CRD deposit, backed by a proven team and existing resources in a mining-friendly jurisdiction.
Honoring and Understanding the Significance of Guru PurnimaExotic India
In the oldest beliefs, it is believed that the day marks the first transmission of the Yogic sciences from Lord Shiva (The Adi yogi or first yogi) to his disciples, the ‘Saptarishi
Virtual Production Tool Set and Technologies Redefining Cinema.pdfvirtualproduction38
Discover how Virtual Production Tools and cutting-edge tech are revolutionizing filmmaking! Unleash creative freedom with virtual sets and in-camera VFX.
2024's Top Chief Revenue Officers to Follow.pdfTHECIOWORLD
He exemplifies this approach by his unshakable commitment to generating results and his relentless drive, as evidenced by his over 15 years of experience in the industry. As an accomplished professional in the diversified industry of telecommunications, his story illustrates the power of enthusiasm and tenacity to propel success.
A complete step-by-step guide on how to start,scale and monetize YouTube channels to start earning decent money online. This guide gives brief information on everything you need to know to get started with YouTube automation and scale it up as soon as possible.
Cracking the Corporate Social Responsibilty Code.pptxWorkforce Group
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from a nice-to-have to a strategic imperative for businesses aiming for long-term success. Understanding and implementing effective CSR strategies can transform your organisation’s relationship with stakeholders, enhance its reputation, and contribute to its financial performance.
Implementing effective CSR strategies involves more than just philanthropic efforts; it requires a comprehensive understanding of your company's role in the community and the environment.
So, how do you approach Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
In this deck you will learn the underlying concept of an effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy.
You’ll also learn
•The various types of CSR initiatives that exists
•Popular CSR strategies deployed by socially responsible organisations
•Tips for creating a socially responsible company.
How to use lace front wig importance andkaporej505
Wearing a wig is one of the biggest concerns for the long interval.Everyone except for a realistic wig to last before it starts to show signs of wear and tear? However, it is not a simple answer for the same , as it depends on various factors like types of wigs, which type of fabric is used and also how to take care of the wig. Further, we would like to inform you that the world of reality has discovered the lifespan of both human hair and synthetic wigs. We also provide how to extend your wig realistic using your daily routine for a long interval. All types of wig have different types of time intervals, some have 6 months but some have one year which totally depends on your fabric texture.
Moreover, if you take care of your wig in the proper way then it can last for 2 years. one of the most important factor for maintaining the wig is that take care avoid the used of daily wash and do not used heat hair appliances on the hair wig because of this its damages the synthetics fabric and your hair wigs looks like very dull.Use a wig stand or box to prevent creasing and flattening.
If you used synthetics wig these are more affordable and low maintenance option due to synthetic fibre wigs are designed with suitable and mimic look and feel of human hair at a reasonable cost however, lifespan of synthetic is less than human hair, mostly it can used 3-6 months if you do proper care of wigs can be last up to 9 months or more than.
Although, there are different types of hair wig factors determining its lifespan, using of frequency more the wig if we used hair wigs daily routine that it can shorten the life of the hair wig by up to 45% compared to used in any function/occasional purpose.
One of the best ways to keep your wig realistic is to use care and maintenance of your wig. If you do not wash your wig after a long time then its shine has come to an end and it can significantly shorten its life.
Major factor of the wig's build quality also affects its longevity. The best hair wigs have quality types of fabric nowadays, one of the best hair wigs is the synthetics fabric hair wig because it's well made of strong attachments and a strong base will last longer than a poorly constructed hair wig. Hair wig realistic depends on ecological factors also there are exposure of heat , humidity and ultraViolet rays can make rough or dry your wig also which causing to break its faster and quality texture of hair wig definitely matter its affect the life of the hair wig.if you wash your hair wig daily which prevents it from dirt and oil build up that can damage your wig over the time. Further, when you wash your hair wig kindly take confirmation from dermatologist and also asked form which types shampoo is good for hair wig and do not used heat treatment towards your hair wig because it's break faster your wig.
After overall conclusion, the lifespan of hair wigs on different types of factors such that which types of fabric is used for, proper take care of and atten
An effective technical department at PMS is composed of a knowledgeable team of trained professionals who provide excellent design services as well as post-sale support. Due to the great quality of all of our products, they are all made to be very easy to construct and disassemble and are reasonably priced with appealing designs. We offer a wide range of products and services, such as designing and constructing distinctive floating pontoons.
4. INTRODUCTIONS
§ Stan Lewandowski, Esq., Partner (Emerging
Growth/Corporate/Energy/M&A Lawyer)
§ Works primarily in the Silicon Valley and SF offices of
K&L Gates in Palo Alto
§ Advises start-ups and emerging growth companies
primarily on optimal legal entity selection and initial
structuring issues, angel and venture financings,
licensing, strategic relationships and M&A matters
klgates.com 4
5. OVERVIEW
§ Clean break from your current employer
§ Choice of legal entity
§ Why and where to incorporate
§ Conventional capital structure
5
6. OVERVIEW
§ Types of shares for founders and associated
rights
§ Common issues considered by founders when
allocating equity among the founding team
§ Common mistakes made at equity allocation
stage and best practices for founders to follow at
entity formation stage
6
7. AVOID AN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
TAINT – CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE 2870
§ “Any provision in an employment agreement which provides
that an employee shall assign, or offer to assign, any of his or
her rights in an invention to his or her employer shall NOT
apply to an invention that the employee developed entirely on
his or her own time without using the employer’s equipment,
supplies, facilities, or trade secret information EXCEPT for
those inventions that either:
1. Relate at the time of conception or reduction to practice of
the invention to the employer’s business, or actual or
demonstrably anticipated research or development of the
employer; or
2. Result from any work performed by the employee for
the employer.”
klgates.com 7
8. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS?
§ Will be tested in due diligence in a financing; employee
has burden of proof
§ Covers employer’s scope of business not just your job
scope
§ There is no time limit on the prohibition on using the
employer’s trade secrets
klgates.com 8
9. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS?
§ Working completely outside an employer’s premises and
not using an employer’s resources is not enough to
avoid a taint
§ Overlapping employment (“moonlighting”) by a founder
§ Does not apply to general skills or knowledge but issue
is where is the dividing line
klgates.com 9
10. AVOID DOING THE FOLLOWING
(ASSUMING SAME SPACE)
§ Any overlap in employment
§ Filing a provisional (or utility) patent application a few
days after you leave your old company
§ Assigning IP and technology to purchase your shares in
the new company
klgates.com 10
11. AVOID DOING THE FOLLOWING
(ASSUMING SAME SPACE)
§ Reducing any ideas about a possible invention to any
tangible medium while at your prior company
§ Developing the product in the new company at “super
human” speed
§ Taking anything from your prior employer even paper
clips
klgates.com 11
12. CHOICE OF LEGAL ENTITY
§ Limited liability companies
§ Corporations
§ Tax status
§ Limitations for S-corporations
klgates.com 12
13. WHY AND WHERE TO INCORPORATE
§ Most start-ups seeking investment incorporate
§ Investor requirement and comfort
§ Enables use of stock options for service providers
§ Corporation can be acquired tax-free with stock
(LLC cannot)
§ Corporations are the best vehicle for going public
klgates.com 13
14. WHY AND WHERE TO INCORPORATE
§ Incorporation requires more than filing certificate
of incorporation
§ No one owns the corporation unless shares are purchased
§ When to incorporate?
§ Document founders ownership
§ Receive investment
§ Take actions that could create liability
§ Sign first customer contract or even a NDA
§ Grant stock options to “pay” for development services
klgates.com 14
15. CONVENTIONAL CAPITAL STRUCTURE
klgates.com 15
§ Keep it simple and conventional
§ Fully diluted concept: outstanding shares + outstanding
options + option reserve
Outstanding
Authorized or Reserved
______________________________________________
Common Stock 10M 3-5M Founders
1-2M Stock Option Plan
16. CONVENTIONAL CAPITAL STRUCTURE
§ Fully-diluted is 5M shares
§ Founders own 100% of the company on an outstanding
share basis and 80% of the company on a fully-diluted
basis
klgates.com 16
17. TYPES OF SHARES FOR FOUNDERS
§ Types of common stock shares
§ Class A common stock (sometimes referred to as
Class E, F, etc.)
§ Class B common stock
klgates.com 17
18. TYPES OF SHARES FOR FOUNDERS
§ Class A common stock (sometimes referred to
as Class E, F, etc.)
§ Voting privileges - more than 1 vote per share rights
§ Right to approve certain corporate acts
§ Amend the charter or bylaws
§ Change the size of the board of directors
§ Create new classes or series of capital stock
§ Liquidate, merge or consolidate the company
§ Right to elect board members (by separate vote)
klgates.com 18
19. TYPES OF SHARES FOR FOUNDERS
§ Class B common stock
§ 1 vote per share
§ No “special” rights
§ Class A common stock converts into it at any time
at hte option of the holder
klgates.com 19
20. TYPES OF SHARES FOR FOUNDERS
§ Founder’s “Liquidity Shares”
§ What type of shares should be used?
§ Class A common or new series of preferred stock?
§ Regulatory issues for venture funds (NQ investments)
§ Redemption by company
klgates.com 20
21. COMMON ISSUES CONSIDERED BY
FOUNDERS WHEN ALLOCATING EQUITY
§ When to issue founders’ shares
§ What percentage of company equity will a
founder receive
§ What consideration may be used to pay for such
shares
§ What vesting schedule should be used for
founders’ shares
§ 83(b) election notice
§ Accelerated vesting of founders’ shares
klgates.com 21
22. FOUNDERS’ SHARES ALLOCATION AND
PURCHASE
§ 3-5M shares of common stock
§ Number depends on number of founders
§ Common stock at a nominal price – timing
§ Payment is by cash, assignment of technology or other
property. Need to purchase shares in order to own the
company
§ Company must own its technology and intellectual
property
klgates.com 22
23. FOUNDERS’ VESTING ISSUES
§ What is stock vesting?
§ Right to repurchase shares, at original purchase
price, on termination, that lapses over time
§ Right is exercisable if founder stops providing
services to the company
§ 83(b) filing/consequences – within 30 days after
purchase
§ Why impose vesting pre-financing?
§ Provides incentive for founder to continue to provide
services to the company
§ Avoids “free-rider” problem if a founder leaves
klgates.com 23
24. FOUNDERS’ VESTING ISSUES
§ How much vesting up front for founders?
§ Work done in past
§ Value of intellectual property/other contributions
§ Stickiness – most important factor
§ Time vesting
§ 3 or 4 years
§ Cliff, no cliff (cliff is more common)
§ Monthly, quarterly, annually after the cliff (monthly
after the cliff is more common)
klgates.com 24
25. FOUNDERS’ VESTING ISSUES
§ Vesting acceleration for founders – set up at
founding in SPAs
§ Trigger events
□ Upon termination without “cause” or for “good reason”
(outside of an acquisition)
□ Acquisition of the company with “double trigger” on
acquisition – stickiness
§ What is a “double trigger”?
□ Trigger One - Company acquired
□ Trigger Two – Termination within 12 months
(or other period)
klgates.com 25
26. COMMON MISTAKES AT EQUITY
ALLOCATION STAGE & BEST PRACTICES
§ Delaying issuance of founders stock after incorporation
§ Non-payment for founders’ shares
§ Lack of vesting
§ Non-compliance with applicable securities and tax laws
§ Oral rather than written agreements related to equity
allocation
klgates.com 26
27. COMMON MISTAKES AT EQUITY
ALLOCATION STAGE & BEST PRACTICES
§ Issue founder’s stock early
§ Keep it cheap
§ Have vesting and vesting acceleration for founders
§ Get intellectual property into the company early on
§ Adopt a stock option plan at the time of incorporation
§ “Currency” for service providers
§ Compliance with federal and state securities and tax
laws
§ 409A valuation
klgates.com 27
28. THANK YOU
For Further Questions Please Contact:
Stan Lewandowski
Partner, K&L Gates LLP
(650) 798-6743
E-mail: stan.lewandowski@klgates.com
klgates.com 28