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Two Discussions All Startup Founders Should Have

When co-founders ask me to form their startup, I tell the founders they need to have two discussions with each other. These two very…

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What is a SAFE Financing?

SAFE financings (it’s an acronym for “Simple Agreement for Future Equity”) were pioneered by the startup accelerator Y Combinator as a replacement…

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Build a Better Board Meeting

Startups are required to have Board meetings, but they don’t have to have boring and bad.[1] Let’s talk about the legal requirements for a…

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What is a Convertible Note?

Convertible notes are often the best way for early-stage startups to raise money. They’re usually easier and cheaper to sell than stock, which makes…

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Four Things to Know About North Carolina’s Crowdfunding Exemption

After several rounds of revisions, North Carolina recently implemented rules under the July 2016 Providing Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses (“PACES…

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