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Blog: Quarterly VC Update: Adam Valkin on the State of Venture Capital Investing

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In conjunction with our Q1 Venture Financing Report, I sat down with Adam Valkin, managing director at General Catalyst, to get his take on the current state of venture capital investing. A few highlights from Adam: ...more

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Raising Startup Venture Capital: Pitfalls and Pointers

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According to a study of 101 failed startups, 29% cited a lack of sufficient capital as the ultimate reason for failure. So how can you best approach your search for capital in an attempt to keep your startup from becoming...more

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Venture Capitalists and Immigration Proponents Likely Disappointed by USCIS Proposed Entrepreneurial Parolee Rule

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Seyfarth Synopsis: USCIS proposes a regulation to grant special “parole” entry to certain foreign entrepreneurs backed by venture capitalists and angel investors. The rule is long and complicated, while the benefit granted...more

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Immigration Relief for Foreign Entrepreneurs

On August 26, 2016, USCIS released the text of a proposed rule to be published in the Federal Register shortly, that provides temporary immigration relief to qualifying foreign entrepreneurs whose presence in the U.S. would...more

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2016 Venture Capital Report

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The 2016 Venture Capital Report provides an in-depth analysis of, and outlook for, the US and European venture capital markets. The report features industry and regional breakdowns, and a look at trends in venture capital...more

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Early Stage Companies: Why You Should Run (and Re-Run) the Startup Version of the Scientific Method

What are some initial guidelines for launching a successful startup? Adam Ghander: In a perfect world, a founder would have nailed the product/market, identified a significant need, shaped the “must-have” solution, and...more

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Five IP Pitfalls That Start-Up (and Grown-Up) Companies Can Easily Avoid

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In business, there are numerous opportunities for pitfalls, mistakes and errors and they come up in all different legal areas – from basic formation issues to labor and employment to intellectual property. Mistakes and...more

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7 Intellectual Property Issues Startup Entrepreneurs Should Not Overlook

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When startups are in the whirlwind of launching a new product or strategizing a marketing plan, there are crucial intellectual property issues that should not be overlooked. Here are seven things startups should know about IP...more

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Crowdfunding: A Potential Cash Source for Business That Could Make a Well-Intentioned Company's Financial State Worse

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“Crowdfunding”: In broad terms, it’s a decade-old means to an end for those with bright ideas and dim financials who hope to bring an inspired cause to market. As established as the practice is, with the more recent explosion...more

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7 Things Startups Should Know About Intellectual Property Law

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Make sure you own what you think you own....more

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Startup Entrepreneurs Should Plan for Success But Prepare for Failure: Do You Have a Plan B?

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When a startup participant (i.e., company founder, investor, officer, director) prepares a business plan for success, they would be wise to consider their options under a Plan B in the event of failure....more

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Bankruptcy Benefits for Startups

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The failure of your startup and subsequent exit plan will raise a host of conflicting concerns, such as your reputation in the VC community, the well-being of your employees, and the preservation of your company's work. These...more

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U.S. Work Visas for International Startup Entrepreneurs: Plan Well, Know Your Options

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The best way to ensure compliance with immigration regulations is to plan as far in advance as possible and to know when it is necessary to obtain a visa. ...more

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Two Key Insurance Considerations For Startups

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Startups have numerous and different insurance needs and will face many challenges as new businesses, but by considering whether general liability and key person insurance are appropriate products they will likely be better...more

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Crowdfunding: The Next Commercial Real Estate Frontier?

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In a world where we buy groceries, book travel, and even date online, it should come as no surprise that online investment is becoming increasingly prevalent. The rapid shift towards an internet-centric world has made...more

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The Roundup: This Week’s Recommended Reading (Jan 30, 2014)

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From Around the Web - Why Do Entrepreneurs Take the Leap? If sudden wealth is not the likely outcome of starting a company, what motivates someone to take the risk? (Stanford Business)...more

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