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83(b) Election: The 30-Day Tax Trap Every Founder Misses
You just incorporated your startup. You and your co-founder split the equity, set up a four-year vesting schedule with a one-year cliff, and moved on to building product. You have a company. You have ...
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Letter of Intent to Buy a Business: What to Include and Why It Matters
What goes in a letter of intent to buy a business, which terms are binding, and how to protect yourself. A practical guide for buyers and sellers.
Read articleParticipating Preferred Explained: What Founders Need to Know Before They Sign
Participating preferred stock explained for founders. How double-dip liquidation preferences work, what they cost you at exit, and how to negotiate better terms.
Read articleWhat a Contract Dispute Lawyer Does (And When You Need One)
What a contract dispute lawyer handles, when to hire one, what the process looks like and what drives cost. A practical guide for businesses facing a breach.
Read articleThe Illiquidity Premium: What Founders Should Understand About How Investors Think About Locked-Up Capital
The illiquidity premium explained for founders raising capital. How investor psychology around locked-up money shapes valuations, terms, and deal structure.
Read articleSAFE vs. Convertible Note: A Connecticut Founder's Guide
SAFE vs convertible note: what each one is, how caps and discounts work, a side-by-side comparison table, and how Connecticut founders choose between them.
Read articleWhat Is a Fractional General Counsel? (And Do You Need One?)
Fractional general counsel gives your company part-time in-house legal leadership. What the role covers, how pricing works, and how to tell if you're ready.
Read articleOutside General Counsel Cost vs. Full-Time Hire: The Math
How much does outside general counsel cost vs. in-house counsel? A plain breakdown of salaries, retainers, and fractional general counsel pricing models.
Read articleWhat Should Be in Every SaaS Master Services Agreement
A master services agreement (MSA) is the backbone of every SaaS deal. See the nine clauses yours needs: SLAs, data terms, liability caps, IP, and exit terms.
Read articleSecuritizing Intellectual Property: New Investment Opportunities in Connecticut
How Connecticut businesses and investors can securitize intellectual property, turning patents, trademarks and royalties into tradable securities.
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