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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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Delaware C-Corp vs LLC: Which Should Your Startup Choose?
Delaware C-corp vs LLC for startups: why VC-backed companies choose Delaware, when a home-state LLC is the better fit, and how conversion works in practice.
Read articleParticipating Preferred: 9 Scenarios With the Math
Participating preferred stock, run through 9 exit scenarios with the math. What the double dip takes at $15M, $30M and $200M, and what a 3x cap gives back.
Read article10 Legal Mistakes That Kill Startups
Founder agreements that were never signed, IP that still belongs to a contractor, and seven more failures that surface during diligence when it is too late to fix them.
Read articleThe Artificial Intelligence Startup Legal Checklist: 15 Things to Handle Before You Launch
The essential legal checklist for AI startups in 2026 -- entity formation, IP assignment, data privacy, AI-specific terms of service, and regulatory compliance.
Read articleDo You Need a Business Formation Lawyer? Why Your AI Startup Probably Needs a C Corp
When do you need a business formation lawyer? Why AI startups and funded companies need a C corp rather than an LLC, and what corporate structure layers mean.
Read articleArbitration Clauses in Contracts: What Businesses Need to Know
What an arbitration clause does, when to use one, the pros and cons for startups and SaaS companies, and common drafting mistakes that make them unenforceable.
Read articleWhat Is Corporate Governance and Why Is It Important for Your Business?
Corporate governance explained for founders. Learn the principles, models, and board structures that protect your company and attract investors.
Read articleInternal Controls for Startups: What a Fortune 500 Playbook Gets Right That Most Founders Ignore
Internal controls are not just for big companies. A practical guide to adapting enterprise governance frameworks for seed-stage and growth-stage startups.
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.
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