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Common Stock Voting Rights: How Founders Keep Control After an IPO
Founders build companies. Then they take them public and lose the ability to say no. That tension sits at the center of every dual-class stock debate in 2026, and the Anthropic founder-control ...
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Participating 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 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 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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