How to File an 83(b) Election

Founders of startups typically purchase stock in their startup pursuant to a restricted stock purchase agreement, or RSPA.  The “restricted” portion of the stock purchase agreement refers to a vesting schedule that gives the company the right to repurchase...

Lean Law Strategies for Startups

When launching a new startup, everyone expects that there will be some legal paperwork that needs to be completed in order to form a new entity and that these document drafting services will consume much of your early stage legal budget.  The questions though are what...

Is Accelerator Madness Right For You?

Like many basketball teams every March, you’re waiting for your invitation to the big dance. Not NCAA March Madness, accelerator madness. Accelerator programs have exploded over the course of the last two years. It arguably all started with Y Combinator in...

How to Avoid Costly Founders Stock Mistakes

You have decided to brave the startup waters and form your own business.  You decide that a corporation is the way to go so you file your articles of incorporation with your particular Secretary of State. The articles can be a form you complete online that is provided...

What Do You Do?

When you meet someone new, a very typical entry point to the conversation is the question, “What do you do?”  Many see this as casual and friendly conversation; however, entrepreneurs should see this is an opportunity.  This very simple question is the introduction to...