
How Venture Capital Evaluates Quantum IP Portfolios
In quantum computing, intellectual property is the business model. Unlike software startups, which can iterate toward product–market fit, quantum companies are capital-intensive, research-driven, and often pre-revenue for years.

Intellectual Property for Quantum Startups: Building Defensible Innovation in a Non-Classical World
Quantum computing has reached the transition from laboratory research to commercial deployment. As superconducting, photonic, and ion-trap systems mature, founders are discovering that while the physics is complex, the law can be even more so.

Equity Incentive Plans: Because Team Retention Requires More Than Free Pizza
Equity incentive plans (“EIPs”) are legal frameworks that allow companies to grant equity-based compensation to their executives, directors, and employees. These plans are particularly valuable for startups that want to attract top talent without paying high salaries in the early stages.

Negotiating a Founders’ Agreement
Negotiating a legally-binding agreement between co-founders that determines, in advance, what will happen in a variety of situations where co-founder disputes often occur can be the difference between your startup failing or succeeding.

Data Rooms and Due Diligence: Raising Capital from Investors
The data room is one of the most important aspects of the due diligence process of any fundraising round.

Unshackling Talent: FTC issues Nationwide Ban on Non-Compete Contracts
In a historic move on April 23, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a ruling banning non-compete clauses in the vast majority of employer-employee contracts.

The Big FAQs About TOU
TOU are a set of rules and guidelines that govern the use of a website, app, or online platform

Operating Agreements for LLCs
The operating agreement directs the internal mechanics of the business and aligns the goals of its members by contractually binding them to its terms.

The Art of Startup Resilience: Surviving and Thriving in a Bear Market
Ten ways that startup founders can stand out and get access to capital in a bear market.

Understanding Equity Rounds: A Primer on Pre-Seed vs. Seed vs. Series A
In order to secure the proper funding, founders must first understand how the different financing rounds typically work.

83(b) Elections: Advantages & Disadvantages
Individuals who own equity in a startup face uniquely complicated tax issues that require efficient strategies to minimize immediate and future tax liability.

Seller Financing in Sale Transactions
While it involves more risk, seller financing can be very beneficial for all parties involved.

Delaware C-Corporations: The First Choice for Founders and Investors
For startups looking to sustainably grow using equity funding, founders should seriously consider the default of a Delaware C-Corporation.

What is a Certificate of Incorporation?
A Certificate of Incorporation (also known as a charter) is a document that establishes the legal existence of a corporation.

Playing it "SAFE" with Pre-Seed Financing
For those founders seeking pre-seed investment to fund this period of validation, a “SAFE” – or, Simple Agreement for Future Equity” – can be an ideal mechanic.

Term Sheets - A Crucial Brick in a Solid Foundation
When used correctly, term sheets can shorten deal cycles, prepare the company for future rounds, and limit legal spend on both sides of the deal.

