10 Min Read Equity compensation lies at the heart of startup culture, but the path from grant to ownership isn’t straightforward. When you receive stock options or restricted stock, those shares typically vest over timeâbut what happens if the company gets acquired before you’ve earned all your equity? This is where double-trigger acceleration and its …
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10 Min Read Introduction If you’re a first-time founder preparing to pitch venture capitalists, you might be tempted to protect your groundbreaking idea with a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). After all, you’ve poured your heart into this business concept, and the thought of someone stealing it keeps you up at night. It’s a completely understandable impulseâbut …
12 Min Read Introduction Choosing the right business structure is one of the first critical decisions you’ll make as a founder. Among the alphabet soup of entity typesâC corps, S corps, sole proprietorshipsâthe Limited Liability Company (LLC) often emerges as an attractive middle ground. But what exactly is an LLC, and when does it make …