Up and Running

DECEMBER 1, 2015

If you’re thinking about extending equity to an employee or a vendor (as in the example above), you should know that the topic is multi-faceted. If however you are giving a “normal employee” an incentive stock option plan (more on that later), that’s entirely different. Finding great employees first.

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The Next Web

JUNE 15, 2012

From Silicon Valley to Peoria, Illinois, cash-strapped startups look for inventive way to finance their business – often handing out equity to employees, consultants, vendors, and other service providers. However, if you are thinking about compensating non-employees with equity, make sure to consider the following points: 1.

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Scott Edward Walker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Introduction This post was originally part of the “ Ask the Attorney ” series I am writing for VentureBeat (one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs). And please don’t tell us to hire a lawyer.) and the employee handbook to determine if there are any provisions that may give the prior employer rights to your startup’s IP.

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Vesting Software Review IP Intellectual Property 89

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

They allow you to hire more people, purchase new technology, and establish new business connections, among many other benefits. practice in mid-sized or large organizations and act more as employees than owners of the medical practice. Capital investments are like gasoline on a startup business’s metaphorical fire.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

A couple of tech giants throw millions around in either cash (for which they have hoards) or part with some publicly traded stock. And a few teams of super talented, educated and bright entrepreneurs make a few mill. The Aqui-hire Business. And wants to structure a huge payout for the employees that will remain.

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venturehacks.com

MARCH 21, 2008

Normal advisors are also assembled by naive entrepreneurs who think the mere presence of an advisory board will create social proof and help them raise money. Super advisors The super advisor can get as much stock as a board member: 1%-2% of a company’s post-Series A stock. Or they bring you a handful of great employees.

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Startup Company Lawyer

MAY 4, 2009

Philip Kaplan – Entrepreneur. Hiring and Firing. July 14th, 2009: Implement hiring policies and practices. Description: When to hire and when to fire? How to hire the best vendors for the best rates. Description: How to set-up the right company structure to attract great employees and investors.

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