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Don’t raise a round. Fund a plan.

What investors want to see is a capital plan with purpose. That doesn’t mean everything is locked down or guaranteed—but it means you’ve thought it through.
Ryan Nash
Ryan Nash , COO , Gust INC
29 Apr 2025

Hard sci-fi vs fantasy: Pre-Revenue Financial Modeling

Filing an 83(b) election let's you handle the tax upfront when things are cheap to save you from big tax headaches later. This is your personal income tax responsibility—the company can’t do it for you.
Ryan Nash
Ryan Nash , COO , Gust INC
23 Apr 2025

83(b) Elections – Avoid a Surprise Tax Bill on Your Founder Stock

Filing an 83(b) election let's you handle the tax upfront when things are cheap to save you from big tax headaches later. This is your personal income tax responsibility—the company can’t do it for you.
Ryan Nash
Ryan Nash , COO , Gust INC
1 Apr 2025

Avoid Diligence Pitfalls with Gust’s new Corporate Diligence Tool

Corporate structure issues can quickly kill a fundraising deal for early startups, so we've built Gust's Corporate Diligence Review to provide startups with a report card highlighting their possible red flags before they pitch to investors.
Peter Swan
Peter Swan , CEO , Gust INC
21 Mar 2025

Why Your Common Stock Grants Need Vesting Schedules (Even If You’re Solo)

Vesting schedules aren’t just a formality—they’re a fundamental part of building a strong, aligned founding team. Investors expect them, they help protect your cap table, and they ensure that equity is fairly distributed over time.
Ryan Nash
Ryan Nash , COO , Gust INC
17 Mar 2025
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