-
SAFE Fundamentals Pt. 1: What in the World Is a SAFE
You walk into a coffee shop and an angel investor sits across from you and says, “I like what you’re building. I’ll put in $100,000 to help you…
4 min read
-
Why Your Startup Needs a Data Map Before a Privacy Policy
There is a specific question that kills enterprise deals. It usually appears on page 7 of a 40-page security questionnaire, buried between questions about SOC 2 compliance and…
4 min read
-
Stock Options Pt. 2: Vesting, Acceleration, and Communicating Ownership
In Part 1, we covered the technical foundations of startup equity: 409A valuations that establish defensible strike prices, ISOs vs. NSOs and their different tax treatment, and Rule…
4 min read
-
Stock Options Pt. 1: Mechanics, 409A Valuations, ISOs, and Rule 701
There is a specific conversation that happens in every high-growth startup. It usually takes place in a conference room or on a Zoom call, and it goes something…
4 min read
-
Startup Governance Pt. 2: The Toolkit Written Consents, Board Meetings, and Minute Books
In Part 1, we covered why governance matters: it protects you from personal liability, proves you satisfied your fiduciary duties, and accelerates diligence during fundraising and M&A. But…
4 min read
-
Startup Governance Pt. 1: Fiduciary Duties and Personal Liability
There is a specific moment when everything changes in a startup. It usually happens quietly, without ceremony. You close your first angel round, or you issue equity to…
4 min read
