Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

We received so much positive feedback from our This Week in Venture Capital show walking through valuation calculations & term sheets that we decided to do a Q&A show this week to address topics that entrepreneurs want to learn about. on the entrepreneur side of the table) when I raised at too high of a price. This is wrong.

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Scott Edward Walker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Introduction This post was originally part of the “ Ask the Attorney ” series I am writing for VentureBeat (one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs). and the employee handbook to determine if there are any provisions that may give the prior employer rights to your startup’s IP. code, logo, domain name, etc.) IP Ownership.

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Vesting Software Review IP Intellectual Property 89

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

A couple of tech giants throw millions around in either cash (for which they have hoards) or part with some publicly traded stock. And a few teams of super talented, educated and bright entrepreneurs make a few mill. I know the buyers try the best to believe that [insert well known founder name here. in their 20′s.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Naming a Business. Employee Benefits. Jumpstart wasnt much at the time, just four employees working from home offices. In the 1990s, Graham was one of those entrepreneurs giving away equity in exchange for crucial services. Todays Small Business News | Daily.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2010

As startup entrepreneurs we all want to work with them because having their name as reference clients makes it so much easier for marketing, PR, selling to other customers, fund raising and even recruiting. Think of it as similar to an employee stock option. This is part of my ongoing series on Startup Advice.

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Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I urge all entrepreneurs to consult and develop a good working relationship with a qualified startup lawyer. Pick a name for the new legal entity (e.g., and search for its availability as a corporate name, domain name and trademark (all separate inquiries). Make escrow arrangements for restricted stock (i.e.,

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Startup Company Lawyer

MAY 4, 2009

Philip Kaplan – Entrepreneur. June 2nd, 2009: Name your future business. Description: What’s in a name, and how do you choose a good one? Description: How to set-up the right company structure to attract great employees and investors. Description: Getting your vision and company name out there.

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