Gust

JANUARY 31, 2013

The move came as a shock to many in the tech business community, in which we’ve become accustomed to real-time disclosure by company executives through social media. Last month, the SEC announced it was taking action regarding Netflix’ (NFLX) securities compliance based on a Facebook status update posted by CEO Reed Hastings.

SEC 158

SEC Prospectus United States Technical Review 158

Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

This includes website content and software code as well as the more obvious examples in media and publishing. Every original work is automatically copyrighted under US law upon creation, whether or not registered (although there can be significant benefits to registration ).

Intellectual Property 149

Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review IP 149

Gust

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Never missing an opportunity for a good war story, I’d like to revisit one high-profile transaction, the $650 million acquisition of MySpace by Fox Interactive Media in 2005, on which I spent many sleepless nights along with the rest of the deal team. Part of the deal was bringing in a new CEO, Richard Rosenblatt. of MySpace, Inc.

Valuation 98

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Merger Vesting 98

Gust

MAY 24, 2012

This is nothing new; long favored by family-controlled media empires such as Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation , among Internet firms alone, Google took a dual-class approach when going public in 2004. Options and warrants, when issued, are also typically exercisable for shares of Common Stock.

IPO 159

IPO Equity Common Stock Stock 159

Gust

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Without these two laws (or their equivalent), the social media revolution of the past decade would have been stillborn. Technology companies in particular, which often grant stock or options to every employee, can easily pass the 500 mark if rapid growth results in rapid hiring.

IPO 110

IPO Prospectus SEC Intellectual Property 110

Gust

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

As it gains traction, every social or consumer internet startup should pause at some point and take stock of risk and abuse issues, viewed as broadly as possible. In the age of social media, word travels lightning fast of this kind of incident. With a prompt, helpful response, that can be turned to your advantage.

Startup 98

Startup Silicon Valley Reputation Community 98