Building a company from the ground up is a risky (but hopefully rewarding) endeavor for founders. In exchange for the founders’ efforts and devotion to the success of the company, the founders take a significant equity stake...more
Founders tend to be laser-focused on building, launching and scaling their startups as fast as possible, eager to see their passion project transform into a thriving business. Yet, in the rush to get to market, founders too...more
This article is the seventh and final in our series on equity-based compensation. It will provide an overview of special considerations for publicly-traded companies when granting equity awards, including the impact of proxy...more
The founders and exec team are a critical component of an early-stage company’s business value. In a previous article, we provided detailed guidance on the comparison of U.S. and UK market practices in relation to equity...more
Do you have an employment agreement? Should you have an employment agreement? We are often asked whether founders need written employment agreements with their companies. Every company's culture is different. Often founders...more
On April 18, join Winstead attorneys Trip Dyer, Ben Gehlbach, Daniel Bell-Garcia, Jacob Loehr, Matt Dzura, and Cole Gearhart, along with Whitley Penn Partner Shea Krachek, for our Real Estate Startup half-day virtual seminar....more
For any founder, whether a first-timer or a serial entrepreneur, it’s an exciting moment when you receive a term sheet from a venture capital fund for your company’s first preferred stock financing round. Excitement aside,...more
Being an entrepreneur involves wearing many hats. In addition to thinking about product and design, you must also be able to speak the language of investors. Below are some important terms every entrepreneur should know...more
There’s no legal definition for “founder,” but it is one of the most important roles in a startup. Designating someone a founder means a lot for the long-term future of the company and for that individual; it is the founders...more