YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The program provides entrepreneurs the resources and mentoring they need to build their companies and develop their skills. ” The Cost of Financing. Startups bear the costs of their financing, from the first seed investment to the sale of Series A stock. Even $15-20,000 is too expensive. Convertible Securities.

Convertible Security 100

Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. Founded it as a California LLC but your potential VC wants a Delaware C-Corp? I know he’s smart but you wouldn’t hire a Javascript developer to do your database design – would you? Here’s a hack for you.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I urge all entrepreneurs to consult and develop a good working relationship with a qualified startup lawyer. Form a legal entity to operate the business (we’ll use a Delaware corporation as an example for Newco). Unless you’ve engaged my firm to represent you or your startup, we do not have an attorney-client relationship.

Intellectual Property 139

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Delaware Stock 139

Scott Edward Walker

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Mistake #2 : not buttoning-down IP ownership issues (at 10:20). you want to form a Delaware corporation. Mistake #2: Not Buttoning-Down IP Ownership Issues. CA exception – CA Labor Code Section 2870: (i) different space, (ii) not using employer’s facilities and (iii) idea/IP is not based upon work done for employer.

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