Scott Edward Walker

AUGUST 30, 2020

This past Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments expanding the definition of “accredited investor” to include individuals who hold certain professional certifications/licenses or have certain “credentials,” as determined by the SEC. Background. Current Definition of “Accredited Investor”.

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We just wrapped up the third year of our Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition class –part of Stanford’s Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. Government agencies to provide context and perspective on commercial technologies and national security. The class was split into three parts.

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techcrunch.com

APRIL 26, 2013

For Startups And Winning SEC Approval, AngelList Opens Up Investment Platform To More Companies. And just a few weeks ago, the SEC gave the investment platform the greenlight under its regulations. Digital Cameras. Headphones. CrunchBase. Hot topics. Disrupt NY. After Raising $6.7M View Staff Page. Latest Headlines Delivered To You.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2023

Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Has the firm ever been disciplined by the SEC or a state regulator? If you have evidence of fraud, don’t be too embarrassed to contact the Securities and Exchange Commission. How do they get paid? By commission? Another method?

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thebarefootvc

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

As we near the end of 2018, “the year of regulation”, it is fitting that the SEC has made moves in the past couple of weeks providing more action and clarity around its digital assets enforcement strategy. The SEC charged the founder with operating an unregistered exchange, its first action against a DEX.

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thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 18, 2018

As we near the end of 2018, “the year of regulation”, it is fitting that the SEC has made moves in the past couple of weeks providing more action and clarity around its digital assets enforcement strategy. The SEC charged the founder with operating an unregistered exchange, its first action against a DEX.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Then, the unveiling of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed equity crowdfunding rules reveals a panacea for growing your business’s coffers. Additionally, a fundraising business offering and selling securities must comply with the regulations of the SEC, the federal government’s securities watchdog.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 16, 2013

A number of the provisions have been slow to get written into law and the SEC has missed their deadlines on a bunch of stuff, including the often talked about equity crowdfunding activity. Recently, the SEC weighed in on a number of the things they were required to with much fanfare. So much for deregulation!” ” Seriously?

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SiliconHills

OCTOBER 23, 2013

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday released its long-awaited proposed rules governing the practice of equity-based crowdfunding that allows startups to sell securities directly to the public. Early next year, startups may be able to raise money from the general public to finance their ventures.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2020

Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Has the firm ever been disciplined by the SEC or a state regulator? If you have evidence of fraud, don’t be too embarrassed to contact the Securities and Exchange Commission. How do they get paid? By commission? Another method?

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Board Effect

AUGUST 14, 2023

In today’s technology-driven landscape, the role of credit union boards of directors extends beyond traditional decision-making; they also hold the responsibility of safeguarding sensitive information and upholding data security. and that appropriate measures are in place to comply with these regulations.​

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Board Effect

AUGUST 14, 2023

In today’s technology-driven landscape, the role of credit union boards of directors extends beyond traditional decision-making; they also hold the responsibility of safeguarding sensitive information and upholding data security. and that appropriate measures are in place to comply with these regulations.​

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Austin Startup

JUNE 21, 2018

Overall, bitcoin is probably the lowest transaction cost method to transfer “money” securely to anyone, anywhere, for any reason, and at any time. Blockchain is a secure way to share information, plain and simple. This leads us to crypto start up rule #1?—?the This isn’t cheap to do, but going to prison is definitely more expensive.

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Scott Edward Walker

JUNE 30, 2011

Introduction I’ve been helping entrepreneurs raise capital as a securities lawyer for 17+ years, and there are certain fundamental legal mistakes that I’ve seen entrepreneurs make over and over again. Fundraising Tips Tip #1: Only Offer and/or Sell Securities to “Accredited Investors”.

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thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

I’ll be watching to see how this plays out — in the meantime, companies considering token sales are taking more conservative approaches to structuring, and I expect more to look like securities offerings in the future, including more extensive disclosures. Complete Newsletter linked here: The FPV Blockchain Weekly #11, February 19, 2018.

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Ben's Blog

MAY 24, 2021

Providing EGCs the opportunity to opt out of unlisted trading privileges (UTP) and select the venues that can trade their securities will improve trading volume for these companies and improve capital formation in the public markets. Review regulatory barriers to research coverage for EGCs.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2020

In June of 2019, the SEC adopted Regulation Best Interest (or Reg BI), which went into effect as of June 30, 2020. And holistic planning is happening from the securities side, too. We’re approaching one such time right now. But it diversifies a sales portfolio, and it’s more appealing to the consumer.

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Scott Edward Walker

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Mistake #4 : not complying with applicable securities laws (at 29:21). Mistake #4: Not Complying with Securities Laws. Rule #1 : only sell “securities” to “accredited investors” – why? (i) Crowdfunding exception to “accredited investor” – SEC rules not promulgated yet. Must file 83(b) election – VERY IMPORTANT.

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Scott Edward Walker

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

i) Rule 506 preempts State law, which means all you have to do is file a Form D and pay a filing fee; and (ii) no disclosure requirement/PPM Possible to sell to “friends and family” (e.g., issues to address include: How have they treated their other portfolio companies? (i)

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David Teten

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Expert networks have been in the news a lot for the past few weeks, due to the SEC’s attempt to look for insider trading amongst hedge funds, following on their Galleon investigation (Raj Rajaratnam of Galleon is in the photo shown). The best source of information on this topic is as usual the Integrity Research blog.

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Board Effect

MARCH 3, 2021

Boards have a responsibility to share information securely to protect their account holders and maintain the trust of the entire community. What Does Secure File Sharing Mean? Secure file sharing, also known as protected file sharing, refers to the process where one user shares electronic files electronically with another user.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 21, 2020

We just held our seventh session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed the class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy.

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thebarefootvc

MAY 13, 2019

From my view, it also delineates regulatory authority between FinCEN and the SEC in the US. While the SEC has not provided guidance on “utility tokens” my read is that they are captured in the FinCEN document. Having just read through the entire document, I think it is significant in the clarity it provides.

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Growthink Blog

APRIL 21, 2013

However, before entrepreneurs could start using equity-based crowdfunding, the SEC had to write the specific rules governing it. The SEC was given 9 months to write those rules; they were due on December 31, 2012. However, the SEC failed to meet that deadline. The good news is that any day, they will.

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SiliconHills

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Securities and Exchange Commission approved new crowdfunding rules last Friday allowing companies to raise money from anyone. The new rules allow companies to offer up to $1 million a year in securities through online equity-based crowdfunding portals.

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thebarefootvc

MARCH 5, 2018

In the past week, more news started to emerge about the SEC subpoenas that I alluded to in last week’s newsletter. These recent regulatory probes have led to a new class of cryptocurrencies: the security token. The post Securities Tokens appeared first on The Barefoot VC.

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Business Plan Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2013

SEC Crowdfunding Proposal. In September of this year, the SEC voted to overturn the ban on “general solicitation” that made it illegal for companies to publicly advertise that they are raising capital. Crowdfunding Proposed Rules.

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Kodorra

JANUARY 4, 2019

This article compares the difference between ICO (initial coin offering), IEO (initial exchange offering) or STO (security token offering) and explains the subtle but significant differences between the three fundraising options. STO (Security Token Offering). Evolution in blockchain can be a double-edged sword.

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BeyondVC

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

We kicked it off Sunday night with a boldstart founders and execs dinner where we talked about what’s next in cybersecurity with some of our portfolio companies like security scorecard , bigid , snyk , stealth co and many friends from the industry representing strategic partners and IT buyers. All is not lost!

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VC Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

Today, Eyeblaster notified the SEC of its intention to go public as detailed in the company’s S-1 Filing. Stock: Underwriters include JP Morgan Securities, Deutsche Bank Securities, Pacific Crest Securities, FBR Capital Markets, ThinkEquity, and Broadpoint Capital.

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BeyondVC

JANUARY 6, 2018

6 portfolio companies raised Series A financings including Manifold , Hypr , and 4 unannounced, 1 raised a Series B (unannounced), and Security Scorecard raised a $28mm Series C. This will be a huge boon in data and security spend in 2018 directly tied to this. 2 exits including yhat (sold to Alteryx?—?AYX

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 14, 2018

Before hiring an adviser, consider checking registration with applicable governmental agencies (SEC, CFTC, state securities board). Security is Key : Ask about the security of the wallet the adviser uses. Verify your adviser has sophisticated, regularly updated security so your personal information stays safe.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2020

Data security and compromised data storage have been hot topics in the business world and amount concerned customers. SEC Regulations. As soon as your start issuing stock of your company, complying with State and Federal Securities Regulations is mandatory. But now you know the basics. appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Arising in a mostly unregulated business sector, even large players weren’t forced to come to the table in Washington until relatively recently, in sharp contrast to industries like securities, insurance or pharmaceuticals. Securities Regulation. misses an opportunity.

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David Teten

JUNE 6, 2011

Social networking is governed by SEC 17a4, and SEC hasn’t opined on this. I talk with a few people who want to ‘build a private cloud’ That’s like labeling your security guards a ‘private army.’ BROWN: Impersonation on social networks is a big problem. Ask the senator who was on TV.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The SEC tightly regulates the way you must share information about your investment opportunity, and following this framework is absolutely mandatory. You have to consider securities laws and insurance coverages when posting your 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and 8-Ks. Challenge No. 1: Reporting Compliance.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 16, 2019

This type of trading is different from swing trading, where you hold on to your securities for days or even months, while investing in the stock market means holding on to your financial instruments for years. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website. The next day you start all over again. Startup Costs.

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