Ducks in a Row Part 1: Standard Contracts and Policies Every Startup Needs
As remote and hybrid working arrangements become standard, startups face unique challenges in managing remote teams. Crafting comprehensive remote work policies helps protect your startup legally, operationally, and culturally as your company scales.
Developing Robust Remote Work Policies: Protecting the Startup at Scale
As remote and hybrid working arrangements become standard, startups face unique challenges in managing remote teams. Crafting comprehensive remote work policies helps protect your startup legally, operationally, and culturally as your company scales.
Contracts for Early Stage: Basics of Negotiating SaaS Agreements
Early-stage executives often find themselves negotiating Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements without formal legal support. While SaaS contracts can seem daunting, understanding key issues and pitfalls can significantly simplify negotiations and protect your company.
Not Running Your Own Show: Why Majority Ownership Does Not Mean Control
Founders often believe that maintaining majority ownership in their startup equates to ultimate control over company decisions. However, in practice, this is often not the case.
Negotiating Equity: How to Protect Founder Equity in Your First VC Round
When you're raising your first venture capital round, one of the most critical considerations is protecting your equity as a founder. Dilution is inevitable, but understanding how to navigate and negotiate terms effectively can significantly impact your long-term ownership and control.
Corporate Governance After Series A: How to Prepare for Future Rounds
Securing Series A funding is a critical milestone for startups, marking the shift from early-stage validation to scalable growth. However, with greater capital comes increased complexity, especially concerning corporate governance. Effective governance practices not only position your startup for smoother future funding rounds but also establish credibility with investors and stakeholders.