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Intellectual Property Punch List for Startups

The rules of intellectual property (IP) determine who owns your creations, whether or not you can prevent other people from copying them, and whether or not you yourself can use them freely. You should know enough about IP to make intelligent decisions about your business to add value and reduce risk.
Brent C.j. Britton
BRENT C.J. BRITTON , MANAGING PARTNER , DE LA PEÑA & HOLIDAY, LLP
2 Aug 2017
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Why startup founders should file 83(b) elections

An 83(b) election accelerates your tax obligation. When founders file an 83(b), they may save taxes, effectively defer tax obligations, and begin the clock used to determine whether or not your gain was long-term or short-term.
Jess Compagnola
JESS COMPAGNOLA , HEAD OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS , GUST INC.
26 Jul 2017
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Who sits on a startup’s board of directors?

It’s important to understand what a board of directors is and why a startup needs one. Startup founders have been privy about this, which complicates the founder’s need to make smart decisions about who sits on the board and how to manage it.
Ryan Kutter
Ryan Kutter , ESQ., RELATIONSHIP MANAGER , GUST INC.
19 Jul 2017
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How to value your pre-seed startup’s stock

The valuation of a company and its price per share are closely related. Learn what is value and valuation, and how they are important in business.
Keyvan Firouzi
Keyvan Firouzi , CFA, DIRECTOR , VALUATION SERVICES
10 Jul 2017
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Gust Launch Guide to Startup Legal Needs

Gust Launch provides a platform that allows high-growth founders to incorporate and form their company, adhering to all the standards and best practices investors expect.
Ryan Kutter
Ryan Kutter , ESQ., RELATIONSHIP MANAGER , GUST INC.
21 Jun 2017
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