YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Craig Schmitz, a partner in the Technology Companies Group at law firm Godwin Proctor LLP who works on corporate, governance, board and fundraising issues, and Erika Fisher, an associate in the firm’s Business Law Department who deals with IP, fielded questions about the legal issues startups face. ” The Cost of Financing.

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Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

Austin Startup

JANUARY 25, 2020

Austin, TX Fast forward 4 years later, here I am working for a startup at the South By South West Tech & Music festival in Austin, TX. SXSW brings a huge chunk of the music and tech world together in one city every year in March, and most startups launch their products there every year. How did I get the gig?

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Delaware SEC New York City New York 62

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2013

If you are certain that you are building a large national corporation with more than 100 investors, and multiple classes of stock, then you might as well start with a Delaware or Nevada C-Corp. Incorporate your startup after the business plan, but before you spend a dollar on product development. But don’t be misled.

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LLC Nevada Delaware Limited Liability Company 234

Up and Running

JULY 5, 2017

Estimated taxes are separate from sales tax and employment taxes. Unlike estimated taxes and employment taxes, sales tax for online business does not work the same way as brick-and-mortar stores. You need to be familiar with rules for sales tax on internet sales and penalties for not collecting it. What is sales tax?

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eCommerce Sales Ohio Tucson 82

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 2, 2017

They wanted to meet with us, and the agenda was open-ended around issues that startups and investors were interested in, especially ones we have been visibly talking about such as patents, immigration, and net neutrality. Hopefully, the Delaware courts will take a much less “troll-friendly” approach to things.

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Delaware Intellectual Property Harvest Texas 133

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Making your startup succeed. Your product or service must have a unique sales proposition, a pitch that differentiates yours from others. For example, running a Delaware business search will identify business entities and help you form a regulatory-advantaged Delaware-based corporation. Revenue follows sales.

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Delaware Retention Differentiation Sales 100

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Some business startups, like consultancy, only need to invest in business cards and a website, while retail stores may require extensive investing. Also, registering a small business may require an EIN, sales tax licenses, zoning permits and more. Writing your business plan will be your second business savvy decision.

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Delaware LLC Bootstrapping Naming 173

David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

Jonathan Bragdon , CEO, describes Capacity as “a team of founders-turned-funders making non-dilutive, founder-aligned investments of $50-$300k in post-startup, post-revenue businesses planning to 2X revenues in 12-24 months. GCVF is pioneering the future of venture capital and high growth startups for all small communities.

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Equity Revenue Cofounder Colorado 78

Scott Edward Walker

MAY 30, 2013

The extent of these obligations varies from state to state; however, since most companies are incorporated in Delaware, we will focus on Delaware law. Under Delaware law, the duty of care requires a director to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances.

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Delaware Founder Cofounder Due Diligence 68

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

Goldman Sachs and CB Insights recently reported that startups have raised over $1 billion in Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) this summer — more than the total amount of venture capital raised during the same period. In these early times, some startups may be hesitant to pursue this path because of the uncertainty and perceived risk.

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Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

Goldman Sachs and CB Insights recently reported that startups have raised over $1 billion in Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) this summer — more than the total amount of venture capital raised during the same period. In these early times, some startups may be hesitant to pursue this path because of the uncertainty and perceived risk.

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Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2014

Not that you’re not going to do it anyhow, just like I did, but, for the record, you know they say seven out of ten startups fail within three years, and that comes from research that was done. a Delaware corporation that sprung up when the sole proprietorship died, and that Delaware corporation became Palo Alto Software, Inc.,

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Delaware California Oregon Software 95

Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

In Part I , I gave a quick summary of the who, when and why of forming and documenting a new startup company. This week we’ll delve into what , exactly, is necessary or desirable to lay a solid legal foundation for a startup to build upon. Pick a name for the new legal entity (e.g., Newco, Inc.”) Yes, it’s a mouthful.

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Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Delaware Stock 139

Up and Running

AUGUST 21, 2014

Method, the popular cleaning products company, is a registered benefit corporation in the state of Delaware. This is important because within a benefit corporation, expanding the concept of fiduciary duty to include consideration of public benefit and social and environmental interest applies in liquidity and sales scenarios as well.

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Rhode Island South Carolina Delaware Arkansas 110

Up and Running

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Leigh Ann Tona rolls through the Delaware streets in her “ I Don’t Give a Fork ” truck, which as the name implies specializes in food that does not require utensils. Like any other business, you’ll need to create a business plan , find startup funds, and handle all of the administrative tasks that come with owning a business.

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Up and Running

JULY 29, 2015

These sites function a lot like the sites listed above, but investors get equity in your startup. Crowdfunder is another crowdfunding option, but this site is geared more toward entrepreneurial startups. You need two years of business history, at least $75,000 in annual sales, and have a good personal credit score. Crowdfunder.

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Angel Investor Equity Small Business Delaware 60

ithacaVC

AUGUST 29, 2011

Likely it will be a corporation set up in Delaware (typically referred to a DE corp). An even number is fine – if votes are not unanimous at a startup it is a signal of big problems. In my experience, the best independents are those directors that have deep operational or sales experience in the company’s space.

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Delaware Equity LLC Founder 49

Scott Edward Walker

APRIL 9, 2012

Venture capital funds, seed funds, super angels, angel groups, incubators, and “friends and family” are all playing the seed financing game and investing early in startups in an attempt to land the next Facebook. Why Can’t a Startup Issue Shares of Common Stock to Investors? Introduction We are in the golden age of seed financing.

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Preferred Stock Finance Common Stock Liquidation Preference 87

www.copelandfirm.com

OCTOBER 21, 2010

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Intellectual Property Founder Vesting Bridge Financing 40

www.thenameinspector.com

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Your average startup or other small-to-medium business isn’t going to be able to swing that. Calling your startup « StartupCafe. [.] on 01 Dec 2010 at 12:06 pm Tips for naming your startup. [.] on 19 Dec 2010 at 1:02 am Using SEO and Keywords to Increase Sales at Amazon | SEO Sage. [.] Startup Names (34).

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Startup Company Lawyer

APRIL 23, 2009

The driving beliefs behind the Institute are that (1) great founders are often overlooked by the current entrepreneurial ecosystem, and that (2) innovative startups have a dramatic positive effect on the global economy. Helping smart people start new companies should, in fact, help the global economy.

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Common Stock Stock Dividend Delaware 33

David Teten

APRIL 30, 2018

Why are more US VCs investing in international startups? While fundraising of US VCs has dropped slowly as a percentage of global limited partner allocations over the last decade, non-US startups are receiving a more rapidly increasing percentage of that money. Source: NVCA, Pitchbook. Companies founded by immigrants.

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United States Silicon Valley Canada Offshore 60

David Teten

APRIL 30, 2018

Why are more US VCs investing in international startups? While fundraising of US VCs has dropped slowly as a percentage of global limited partner allocations over the last decade, non-US startups are receiving a more rapidly increasing percentage of that money. Source: NVCA, Pitchbook. Companies founded by immigrants.

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United States Silicon Valley Canada Offshore 60

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Matthew is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware where he teaches Introduction to Entrepreneurship in course called Entrepreneurs Experience. Additionally I recommend but I do not require: Startup Owner’s Manual , Founders at Work and the Founders Films clips.

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Delaware Lean Entrepreneur Advisory Board 306

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Matthew is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware where he teaches Introduction to Entrepreneurship in course called Entrepreneurs Experience. Additionally I recommend but I do not require: Startup Owner’s Manual , Founders at Work and the Founders Films clips.

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Delaware Lean Entrepreneur Advisory Board 198