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Common Bad Decisions Startups Make During the Romance Phase

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Entrepreneurs with sound business ideas commonly make decisions that hinder early growth and capitalization. During the “Romance Phase,” the idea for a new product or service is fully developed, the initial team of talent is...more

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Repricing Options 101: What Startups Need to Know

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Equity compensation is perhaps the most critical element of any startup company’s compensation package, helping to bridge the gap between the cash compensation a startup can offer against the more significant cash...more

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What are “Double-Vest” RSUs and Why Are They Making Headlines?

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Double-vest restricted stock unit awards (Double-Vest RSUs) made headlines a few years after the end of the Great Recession when they were awarded by pre-IPO tech giants. Since that time, it has become increasingly common for...more

Holland & Hart - The Benefits Dial

The Music of the Night . . . Phantom Plans for Early Stage Companies

Early stage companies that are strapped for cash often turn to long-term incentive compensation plans to attract and retain key employees and service providers. Many of these companies opt to put in place arrangements that...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Equity Compensation Highlight: Stock Options and Restricted Stock

Start-up and early stage companies commonly offer equity compensation to attract talent, encourage employee retention, and align company and employee interests on business objectives. There are several different types of equity...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October 2021 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Why Startup Equity Can Feel Like a Scam - and How Companies Can Fix it - Startup companies often include equity awards in their compensation packages to the...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2021 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Startup Employees Should Pay Attention to Biden’s Capital Gains Tax Plans  The Biden Administration proposed significant changes to the capital gains tax....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Key Considerations for Emerging Companies: Equity Compensation

Equity compensation – which links the self-interests of a company’s service providers with the interests of the company and its investors – is a compelling incentive for start-up companies to attract and motivate employees...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2020 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 10 Predictions for the Tech Industry in 2020 - Have you started to wonder what 2020 might bring for tech startups? The predictions in this AlleyWatch article...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2020

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How Some Founders are Raising Capital Outside of the VC World - Revenue-based financing is offering a creative solution to bridge the gap between venture...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - August 2019 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 4 Tips for Managing Organizational Change - Business leaders often push for institutional change as a way to differentiate themselves from competitors. However,...more

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How to Distribute Equity in Your Start-Up

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The purpose of granting equity to management, employees and certain consultants is to align the interests of the parties pivotal to the growth of your company with the interests of investors. There are a number of different...more

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