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The Gust Launch Convertible Stack: New Instruments for Modern Early-Stage Fundraising

Early-stage valuations are rising—but angel and seed-level investors are making fewer investments overall, even if those investments are larger.
Ryan Kutter
Ryan Kutter , ESQ., PRODUCT MANAGER , GUST INC.
3 Oct 2018
What are accounting and bookkeeping?

Why Startups Must Comply With GAAP

GAAP is the most commonly-used accounting standard in the United States. GAAP standardizes financial reporting and makes it easy for stakeholders to evaluate companies. GAAP is not a law, but it is a rigorous set of rules that you will have to follow if you want to fundraise or obtain a loan for your startup.
Gwen Schwartz
Gwen Schwartz , MARKETING MANAGER , GUST INC.
27 Sep 2018
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Successful Startup Founders Invest In Their Own Ventures

It’s nearly impossible to grow a startup with zero capital. For one, you’ll need to show investors that you’ve contributed to your startup financially at some level. Two, you have to present investors with more than just an idea, and the only way you can turn that idea into a product is by having some […]
Gwen Schwartz
Gwen Schwartz , MARKETING MANAGER , GUST INC.
18 Sep 2018
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What Startup Founders Should Know About Compliance and Self-Protection

What many founders fail to realize after incorporating. There are several additional steps and ongoing responsibilities that they must take to both realize the full advantage of corporate benefits and to avoid potential fines and violations.
David S. Rose
David S. Rose , Founder and CEO , GUST INC.
5 Sep 2018
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The 4 Key Documents You Will Need for Early-Stage Investment

Four basic, standard documents that all early-stage investors require. Below is a of break down what they entail, where to find them, and why they are necessary.
Ryan Kutter
Ryan Kutter , ESQ., PRODUCT MANAGER , GUST INC.
12 Jul 2018
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