Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

We all can intuit the benefits to founders of these trends so there’s little reason to elaborate. I have blogged about some of the downside consequences of the changes and the private information I have says the consequences are much worse than is reported in the press since few people publicly talk about. The wolves operate.

SEC 352

SEC Venture Capital Early Stage Cofounder 352

Startup Company Lawyer

MARCH 14, 2010

Founders Institute Plain Preferred Term Sheet (by WSGR – disclaimer, I represent the Founders Institute and was involved in drafting this document). Right of first offer on future financings. Information rights. Co-sale rights. Y Combinator Series AA Equity Financing Documents (by WSGR).

Finance 70

Finance Software Review Term Sheet Liquidation Preference 70

OnlyOnce

APRIL 27, 2021

The conversation with your co-founder about only one founder/executive on the board. You already have 100% of the mindshare and ambassadorship your co-founder has to offer. This one will be the most personally difficult, since you likely have a strong personal bond. and “How come my vote doesn’t count?”

Vesting 48

Vesting Cofounder Startup Term Sheet 48

View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2017

Google Ventures was one of our co-investors, and in addition to all the other typical support GV provides their portfolio, this startup gained some unique insights for their organic and paid search strategy which were impactful and couldn’t have been gleaned elsewhere. . 2) Is now the right time for us?

Strategic Investors 120

Strategic Investors Post-Money Valuation Seed Stage Cofounder 120