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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | ANGEL INVESTING NEWS JANUARY 25, 2012 Protecting IP in Crowdfunded Deals Investors will eventually want to validate the intellectual property (IP) prior to investing but not just to hear about the opportunity. During this phase of the investment process, representatives of the investor group may agree to a non-disclosure agreement as part of their validation of the IP. I wonder. | THE STARTUP LAWYER JANUARY 26, 2010 Lockdown Lost-Founder IP Thus, it’s wise to lock down your startup’s IP early to prevent the lost founder problem. How to Lock Down the IP. Consideration for services rendered should be given to all developers and consultants that work on anything IP-related at your startup. I’m willing to bet a few. Lost Founders. Conclusion. | | | | | |
| | | THE STARTUP LAWYER MARCH 17, 2010 If I Launched a Startup 7) Founders Equity Split: Depends on the Team, But Quickly and After the Awkward & Difficult Conversations. 10) Consideration for Founders Shares: Cash & IP. 11) Handling of “Lost Founders&# : Lock Down the IP (then Wish Them Well). Here’s what I’d do in the beginning: Incorporation. Hell Yes. | THE STARTUP LAWYER MARCH 17, 2010 If I Launched a Startup 7) Founders Equity Split: Depends on the Team, But Quickly and After the Awkward & Difficult Conversations. 10) Consideration for Founders Shares: Cash & IP. 11) Handling of “Lost Founders&# : Lock Down the IP. Here’s what I’d do in the beginning: Incorporation. 2) State of Incorporation: Delaware. | STARTUP COMPANY LAWYER JULY 20, 2009 When do I need to incorporate a company? If there is more than one founder, the likelihood of an argument about how the equity should be split in the new company increases dramatically. Incorporating a company and issuing stock to the founders will help prevent misunderstandings among the founders about equity splits. [It's been awhile since I wrote anything. If a non-U.S. | | | | | | | |
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THE STARTUP LAWYER | THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010 Should a Founder License IP to a Startup?
Founder IP License Problem. Even if the founder offers the startup a completely startup-favorable license, the founder IP license scenario should be a non-starter for most startups. The problem is that even a free and exclusive license to the startup falls short of vesting IP ownership with the startup. This is a bad idea. MORE >> -
GRASSHOPPERHERDER.COM | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011  Piercing the Corporate Veil of Sweat Equity
Piercing the Corporate Veil – Sweat Equity Consulting. But much like becoming a co-founder, getting paid sweat equity is essentially becoming an investor in the company. If you did, why would you be consulting for sweat equity instead of investing as a VC or for yourself? " So why put in sweat equity? Summary. MORE >> -
HIGH CONTRAST | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010 Startup Founder Agreements
It outlines key points of agreement between founders around IP ownership, equity ownership, vesting, etc. For example, without a clear vehicle (a company) to contribute intellectual property into, a founder who walks away may mean that the future company won’t own its own IP. Some get common equity for their investment. MORE >> -
SOCAL CTO | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011 Top 120 Startup Posts for 2010
Both Sides of the Table , July 22, 2010 An updated Digital Trends presentation - Jeff Hilimire , June 2, 2010 I do what I hate - Jessica Mah , January 7, 2010 Startup Equity Allocation - charliecrystle.com , January 11, 2010 When good investment decisions end up backing more women CEOs: Conversation with Cameron Lester at Azure Capital. MORE >> -
 Startups Need the ‘Why’ Before the ‘What’ to Build
Although their book is written for businesses of all sizes, I believe the principles apply especially to startups as follows: Increase return on equity invested. Intellectual property ( IP). All too many startups are founded simply on the basis of a new and exciting technology invented by an industrious technologist. Scalability. MORE >>
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