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Term Sheets: What are redemption rights?
Part of our series reviewing key terms of a VC term sheet.
Term Sheets: What are pay-to-play provisions?
Part of our series reviewing key terms of a VC term sheet.
Term Sheets: What are conversion rights?
Part of our series reviewing key terms of a VC term sheet.
Term Sheets: What do I need to know about protective provisions?
Part of our series reviewing key terms of a VC term sheet.
Term Sheets: What do I need to know about liquidation preference?
Part of our series reviewing key terms of a VC term sheet.
Term Sheets: What do I need to know about Dividends?
Part of our series reviewing key terms of a VC term sheet.
Why is an invention assignment and confidentiality agreement (ie. CIIAA, PIAA, etc) so important?
Your startup should own all the IP!
What is the 83(b) election?
83(b) elections are vital to avoid unnecessary tax consequences.
Should I register my trademark with the USPTO?
Do I have protection even if I don’t register?
I gave my startup personal money to cover business expenses. How do I get repaid?
Are those funds recoverable?
Should I leave my job and go full-time on my startup?
What should I consider before moonlighting at my startup?
Should I raise a family & friends round?
Asking friends & family for funding can be daunting.
What is the distinction between an employee and a contractor?
Spoiler alert: that contractor you just engaged might actually be an employee.
