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Comparing Startup Accelerators

Austin Startup

While it definitely feels like the accelerator “bubble” has somewhat burst, and their numbers are normalizing, I’m still often asked by CEOs for advice on how to assess various programs. The below outlines how I would approach the decision: Cash and Equity. Anti-Dilution. Entrepreneurs often celebrate faking it until you make it.

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What is an employee retention or M&A carveout plan?

Startup Company Lawyer

I was speaking at an event last month to a group of CEOs and was surprised by the number of CEOs that were worried about the value of their common stock in a M&A transaction. Due to aggregate liquidation preferences that may exceed the acquisition price in an M&A deal, common stock may be rendered worthless.