Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 17, 2009

These periods of time can leave a founder very vulnerable in the future. Would you want to run the risk that your former employer could have a claim against the intellectual property you’ve created because you broke company policies and developed your ideas on company resources? The world is much safer for non-founders.

Founder Vesting 365

Founder Vesting Intellectual Property Stock Options IP 365

Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I urge all entrepreneurs to consult and develop a good working relationship with a qualified startup lawyer. Likewise, founders can benefit from understanding basic characteristics of the overall legal structure, formation and governance documents, rights and responsibilities of team members, etc. Newco, Inc.”)

Intellectual Property 139

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Delaware Stock 139

The Startup Lawyer

APRIL 12, 2010

1) Does your startup have more than 1 founder? 2) Are you (and/or one of your co-founders) working on your startup full-time? 4) Is your startup hiring developers or designers? 4) Is your startup hiring developers or designers? 5) Is your startup granting stock options or other equity compensation?

Stock Options 94

Stock Options IP Cofounder Venture Capital 94

The Startup Lawyer

APRIL 12, 2010

1) Does your startup have more than 1 founder? 2) Are you (and/or one of your co-founders) working on your startup full-time? 4) Is your startup hiring developers or designers? 4) Is your startup hiring developers or designers? 5) Is your startup granting stock options or other equity compensation?

Stock Options 89

Stock Options IP Cofounder Venture Capital 89

infochachkie.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Such positions include: PR, Sales, Product Development, Lead Generation, Strategic Planning, Fund Raising, etc. The final straw came when I asked the latest 25-year old a simple ‘yes / no’ question related to stock options. IP) is an ugly thing at a startup. Interview: Jason Lehmbeck, Co-Founder and CEO of DataPop. |.

Equity 40

Equity Silicon Valley Cofounder Technical Review 40

Scott Edward Walker

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Mistake #2 : not buttoning-down IP ownership issues (at 10:20). different perspective as a lawyer (lots of phone calls from founders with problems). S corp vs. C corp – “qualified small business stock” . Mistake #2: Not Buttoning-Down IP Ownership Issues. One-year cliff appropriate if you don’t know your co-founder.

Software Review 111

Software Review Delaware Accredited Investor Due Diligence 111

Scott Edward Walker

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Prior to the event, I conducted a legal workshop entitled “The 5 Biggest Legal Mistakes That Startups Make,” which I have uploaded below.

Software Review 111

Software Review Delaware Accredited Investor Due Diligence 111