Startup Company Lawyer

AUGUST 31, 2012

In fact, the form of convertible debt documents that YC recommends that their companies use has been recently revised to include a provision that forces a conversion of the debt into a pre-negotiated Series AA preferred stock upon the consent of a majority in interest of the convertible note holders. The solution.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 26, 2009

They take common stock, not preferred, a fact that the entrepreneurs mentioned to me many times. Im also excited to share two long-form reviews from actual attendees. Technically you argue it goes back 30 years when StorageTek was founded. They dont invest a lot of money; just enough to keep them going through the summer.

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Scott Edward Walker

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Accordingly, legal counsel must review all of the written agreements between the founder and his prior employer (as well as the employee handbook/manual) to determine if there are any provisions that may give the prior employer rights to the startup’s IP. . This is why it is critical that IP issues be addressed early on. Conclusion.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Technology | Thursdays. TECHNOLOGY. Technology. But with the help of Grahams company, which specializes in creating tech systems for start-ups, Jumpstart grew to more than $50 million in revenue--enough to make it an attractive acquisition for media conglomerate Hachette Filipacchi. Join our community. Forgot login ?

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Austin Startup

JULY 6, 2018

More traditional and comprehensive programs often require 5–8% of common stock, but often provide between $20K and $100K up-front as well. One of the most common complaints I’ve heard from entrepreneurs, after having gone through an accelerator, is that it wasn’t helpful for their “type” of business. Anti-Dilution.

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Startup Company Lawyer

MAY 4, 2009

Applications are due by May 10, 2009. Focus on a high tech or innovative sector, such as biotech, cleantech, and information technology. In addition, another 30% of the proceeds will be set aside for the mentors, with a portion of that based on founder reviews. Possess reasonable training or domain expertise.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

.   This can often include due diligence review of technology and intellectual property; execution of employment and invention agreements; agreement on definitive documents, and so forth. ·       Other items often include the creation of an employee stock option pool prior to closing; restrictions on sales of common (..)

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www.mattbartus.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

First, you’d probably want them to receive common stock, not preferred stock (which is the likely next round). Common-yet-sticky situations are everywhere, and no VC and few attorney bloggers (but you, apparently) gives them the due attention they deserve. [link] mattbartus. Keep on rocking! Thanks Casey!

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keen.io

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

I recently left my job as a technical consulting manager and joined my best friends and my fiancé, Kyle, at Keen.io (I wrote about that here ). I asked for equity in the form of restricted stock instead of common stock (In my research, I found there is a significant long-term gains tax advantage. Follow @michellewetzler.

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Gust

MAY 24, 2012

Dual-class voting structures are receiving a lot of attention these days along with intense publicity related to the Facebook IPO , following in the wake of other recent tech IPOs with a similar structure such as Zynga and LinkedIn. Options and warrants, when issued, are also typically exercisable for shares of Common Stock.

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Agile VC

APRIL 17, 2011

AGILEVC My idle thoughts on tech startups. Now that Google’s acquisition of ITA is closed, following lenghty FTC review, it would appear Kayak is poised to proceed with their IPO in the coming months. =. One can infer valuations based on per share prices of preferred stock and oustanding common shares (~5.3M

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www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

I wassurprised recently when I realized that all the worst problems wefaced in our startup were due not to competitors, but investors.Dealing with competitors was easy by comparison. Angels whove made money in technology are preferable,for two reasons: they understand your situation, and theyre asource of contacts and advice.

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venturehacks.com

MARCH 21, 2008

Advisor compensation Whether you’re hiring a normal advisor or super advisor: Advisory shares are usually issued as common stock options. Advisory shares are normal common stock. Read some fun reviews of this site. If you pay in equity, you pay once and keep getting served ad infinitum.

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