Board Effect

AUGUST 23, 2023

National and global changes are currently challenging nonprofit and community organization boards to revisit the ways they: Manage risks Demonstrate transparency Engage in succession planning Bolster security We’ll explore each of these topics more fully to guide your board as it strives for a meaningful strategic plan.

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Board Effect

APRIL 12, 2021

Good governance practices and compliance are two big issues that your nominating and recruiting committee should focus some of their discussions on as they’re vetting board member candidates. Also, governance practices are continually improving. That sounds simple enough on the surface. Mission statements guide your nonprofit’s work.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 9, 2019

by Adam Coffey, author of “ The Private Equity Playbook ” . You speak to trusted friends and personal advisors about how you should go about doing this (perhaps your lawyer or accountant), and before you know it, you stumble upon an important player in the private equity game: the investment banker.

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David Teten

AUGUST 1, 2017

So I put together some notes on how to due diligence a management team, from the point of view of a prospective colleague. Typical sources of friction you’ll want to discuss: equity splits ; working hours; number of hours worked; corporate strategy. MANAGEMENT DOMAINS. The whole process feels a lot like dating for marriage.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 18, 2024

On the other hand, they could be the opposite—much more focused on near-term cash distributions than long-term equity appreciation. Not only will it cost you multiples more than average in legal fees to get this deal done, but you might wind up with some gnarly documents with terms that prevent other investors from wanting to come in.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 10, 2018

There are dozens of computer programs that replicate lawyers’ services, including legal research, contract management, and more. A lawyer performs myriad duties, from analyzing legal documents and briefs to advising clients and appearing in courtrooms. AI can excel at some of these tasks. But most of them remain out of reach for now.

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Steve Blank

MAY 17, 2022

Some specific defense related AI applications are listed later in this document. You succeed in convincing one company and a government to adopt computers and learn to code much faster than their competitors /adversaries. These technologies will transform businesses and government agencies. Supply chain management.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

500 Hats , January 10, 2010 Developing new startup ideas - Chris Dixon , March 14, 2010 Batch Processing Millions and Millions of Images - Code as Craft , July 9, 2010 jQuery Plugin: Give Your Characters a NobleCount - The Product Guy , March 23, 2010 How do the sample Series Seed financing documents differ from typical Series A financing documents?

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

At the beginning of the venture, you must see to it that you have prepared the documents that lay out the arrangements between founders, investors, and shareholders. How investors or shareholders can exit the business also has to be made clear in the documents, so that you can minimize the chances of a dispute happening in the future.

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Board Effect

JANUARY 6, 2021

As the details of these tragedies unfolded, the incidents opened up a national conversation about the need to take a serious look at the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion within every organization and walk of life. Moving Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Research Uncovers Disparities in Nonprofit Leadership.

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David Teten

JULY 10, 2019

pre-launch, BIG equity, big peeps involved–ANY TIPS?? We want to use our proprietary technology and network to tap the relevant players to take the relevant steps forward; and identify, document, and disseminate best practices. You must have a strong product management pedigree. See Ready to Join a New Management Team?

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Up and Running

MARCH 12, 2019

The best thing you can do is create an IP protection strategy and document it in a business plan , so you’ve integrated it into your larger business strategy. Ultimately, it’s up to you to make sure you’ve covered your bases in all areas of risk management. Governing law and forum for dispute resolution. It’s a valid concern.

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David Teten

MAY 7, 2019

We want to use our proprietary technology and network to tap the relevant players to take the relevant steps forward; and identify, document, and disseminate best practices. For 2 years, I’ve been struggling to think what I can do to help make America functional again, in light of how broken our governance is.

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Pascal's View

JULY 9, 2017

Unfortunately, what the CEO/founder forgets most often is that the notes have a multiplier effect in the post-money calculation; the more notes and the further the cap is from the new priced equity, the greater the variance between actual and nominal pre- and post-money valuations. It’s going to be great!”.

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Board Effect

MARCH 4, 2024

Mission-driven organizations and associations continue to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives as an expression of their mission and values. However, most nonprofits or charities are not in the financial position to hire DE&I directors and staff to manage this reporting.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

This article will focus on the impact of hospitals in that equation, specifically those public health system owned and controlled by local Governments. [2]. Further into their lifecycle, though, they found themselves beholden to certain financial and governance handicaps. Hospital System Roots. Unions often cast an outsized presence.

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Board Effect

JUNE 6, 2023

Through a board management solution, you can provide key onboarding documents to bring them quickly up-to-speed as well as easily access scheduling details and resources that will strengthen your new board member’s understanding of your nonprofit. So how can technology help?

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

It is a type of investment where multiple investors pool their money and the fund manager takes the money to invest in a bunch of diversified investments. ACME Commercial Bank’s fund manager is James, who is a very smart investment banker. In any type of UITF investment, the fund manager decides where to invest the funds.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 21, 2012

DejaOffice : Turn your iPad into a very large Blackberry for free with DejaOffice’s contact management, tasks, multiple calendar features, and syncing to programs like Outlook and Lotus Notes. Documents to Go : You can’t print with it, and you wouldn’t want to type a novel with an iPad, but this is the best word processing app on the market.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 27, 2022

It looks forward to a world where users and creators govern the Internet and the economics flow more fairly to the creators directly via the platforms. How to manage platform risk (Source: Startup Illustrated ). Web3 – is about a set of principles that try to get rid of the control of the platforms.

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Board Effect

JUNE 30, 2023

Every time a governing board gains a new member, a new board is formed. Most have limited experience serving on other boards and may need help understanding the complexities of nonprofit governance. Strong governance skills are needed in the nonprofit arena more than ever. Cohesion is a key trait of effective volunteer boards.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 14, 2023

Cybersecurity risks, requirements for climate change and environmental mitigation, and diversity and equity policies and practices are all part of an increasingly complex oversight job. Boards Are Getting Smaller The number of volunteers who sit on governance boards has been shrinking.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 11, 2016

A big part of adopting Lean Startup in an established company involves fundamentally shifting the way organizations manage people and ideas. series that includes interviews with experts out in the field on the Future of Workspaces , Government , Skill-Sharing, and more in the weeks leading up to Lean Startup Week. It’s how they budget.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2018

Although it can be helpful for healthy growth, sometimes it can prove detrimental—companies that have received huge amounts of investment fail every day because they couldn’t manage the rapid expansion. Document the terms (particularly what will happen if you can’t pay back the money) and stick to your agreement. Credit cards.

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Growthink Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

Letting small companies sell equity stakes online would be a huge boost to those firms—like angel investing on steroids. Broadening the Base Currently, equity-based crowd funding falls under strict Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing angel investing. A Guiding Hand Critics raise lots of objections to the idea.

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Pascal's View

OCTOBER 11, 2013

I first visited the Museum of American Finance a couple of years ago, and it is not only a great space,it is a useful resource for visitors interested in a wide range of current exhibits on current capital markets topics, as well as documents and artifacts related to capital markets, money and banking.

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www.thedailymuse.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

You don’t want a senior partner preparing documents for an incorporation, nor do you want a third-year lawyer negotiating with a seasoned venture capitalist for you. At the most basic level, start-ups need lawyers to help them deal with three groups: The government. 3 Signs Your Employees Think You Suck as a Manager.

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Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

In Part I , I gave a quick summary of the who, when and why of forming and documenting a new startup company. Continuing my medical analogy from Part I, the documents are like powerful prescription medications and your lawyer plays the role of the physician. Pick a name for the new legal entity (e.g., Newco, Inc.”)

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Often I find that experienced investors scan ahead to the management page of a business plan, even before they read the product description. They should have a track record of originating and closing equity deals, and should have a long list of potential financing sources that are willing to take their call.

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Board Effect

JULY 11, 2023

Members must also be up to date on the technical side of board governance: parliamentary procedure, compliance, fundraising, human resources, DEI and equity, conflicts of interest, cybersecurity, and other issues. Your board management software is the best tool for both onboarding and everboarding.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2013

Often I find that experienced investors scan ahead to the management page of a business plan, even before they read the product description. They should have a track record of originating and closing equity deals, and should have a long list of potential financing sources that are willing to take their call.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

They’re looking to be paid properly in the context of the overall salary structure, including cash, benefits, and equity, and to be paid commensurate with performance. Board and Governance issues arise from day one in most startups. Are the logistics manageable? Can you acquire them at a sustainable cost? Not really.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 7, 2012

o Do you or your managers spend too much time sorting out employee relations issues? o Do you have complaints filed against your company by current or former employees or have you received communication from the government? o Create an employee file checklist for retaining the proper documentation for all employees.

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Startup Company Lawyer

MARCH 12, 2009

C corps, LLCs, and S corps differ significantly in the areas of taxation, ownership, fundraising, governance and structure, and employee compensation. The legal documentation for an S corp is basically identical to an C corp. Governance/Structure. Businesses that plan to use equity incentives (e.g. Employee Compensation.

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Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

A lot of loans can take time; documentation process can be time-consuming. Angels and equity: there are businesses and angel funds out there in various parts of the U.S. It’s made by a lender like a bank or credit union but it is guaranteed by the government. You’re finding options to help you with those loan triggers.

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www.founderinstitute.com

MARCH 2, 2010

He counsels public and private company clients in a variety of industries including information technology, government contracting, software and telecommunications. The Lab manages the shared operational needs of its member organizations, allowing them to better focus on mission and execution. This is a downside protection term.

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Gust

JULY 18, 2012

Perhaps no better example exists than the term “ Corporate Governance.” Framed that way, “corporate governance” starts seeming a lot less dry and academic. ” Typical governance structure (Sony Corporation). Rhetoric has the power to engage or alienate, to enchant or disaffect.

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