Legal Foundation For Startups

Author : Suyash Manjul
Publisher : Kathachitra Publication
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789382001126

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Legal Foundation for Startups by Suyash Manjul Pdf

India is a very complex business regime, so much so that it always ranks in the last few countries in the "ease of doing business" surveys. This position has not improved in the many years and will take time to change even when a new business friendly regime is in place. The problem of complex legal system is compounded by lack of basic legal knowledge on part of the public and entrepreneurs. Mostly, legal issues in any business are over looked even by the incubators and accelerators. While providing state of the start facilities they totally ignore the need for quality legal services. While things are not going to change any time soon, there is a solution whereby the founders can learn the basic legal principle of business in India and things that will prove helpful in taking sound legal decisions. This book is a step in that direction and introduces the necessities of Indian law to the entrepreneurs and students in a short and precise manner (so that valuable time is not lost). This book is written while keeping entrepreneurs in mind, it is highly useful even to those who want to learn legal principles of business. THE BOOK HAS BEEN UPDATES WITH INPUTS FROM REVIEWERS.

Author : Paul Swegle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578236702

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Startup Law and Fundraising for Entrepreneurs and Startup Advisors by Paul Swegle Pdf

Entrepreneurship can be chaotic. Some chaos drives innovation. But legal chaos rocks many startups to their foundations, dashing dreams, jeopardizing jobs and investments, creating liabilities, and slowing innovation. Paul Swegle wrote Startup Law and Fundraising for Entrepreneurs and Startup Advisors to help startups avoid these pitfalls, including the pitfall of struggling to grow a poorly funded business. This is a practical book meant to help entrepreneurs and their advisors:-build on a solid foundation, -avoid costly legal and regulatory mistakes, and -raise the money needed for stability, innovation, and operational success. Startup Law and Fundraising is for everyone interested in business, business law, and startup fundraising. Its 550 pages cover an unmatched range of startup-focused concepts, tips, traps, strategies, and best practices. Fifty-one colorful startup case studies keep things interesting.Legal, governance and regulatory hurdles are covered in the book's first ten chapters. But surviving those hurdles is no guarantee of success. Many startups simply run out of money. Others are bedeviled by ill-advised early funding rounds. Startup Law and Fundraising devotes five chapters to creating and executing a fundraising plan around the principles of just-in-time finance and raising money from the right investors, in the right amounts, and on the right terms, whether from friends and family, angel investors, angel investing groups, seed funds, VCs, strategic investors, accelerators, or crowdfunding platforms.The final chapters fittingly cover the final chapters of startup life - optimizing an "exit" with a successful IPO or sale, or, as happens about 80% of the time, managing through insolvency and winding up.Startup Law and Fundraising provides the foundation for an entrepreneurial law and finance class at any level, including law school, MBA, undergraduate business, community college, or startup incubator.

Author : Catherine Lovrics
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11
Category : Business enterprises
ISBN : 0433491183

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Startup Law 101 by Catherine Lovrics Pdf

Author : Edwin L. Miller, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470223925

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Lifecycle of a Technology Company by Edwin L. Miller, Jr. Pdf

Praise for Lifecycle of a Technology Company "Lifecycle of a Technology Company is a comprehensive business and legal handbook for all but the most experienced technology entrepreneurs. I shared my copy with a few colleagues at MIT who have either started or are contemplating launching their own companies, and I had a real problem retrieving it. The data supports my opinion that this book will attain 'handbook' status on the desks of technology entrepreneurs." -Dr. George B. Kenney, Associate Director Materials Processing & Microphotonics Centers at MIT "This book will help entrepreneurs avoid the pitfalls on the long road to success for venture-backed technology companies. It distills a lifetime of experience in advising technology companies in a concise and understandable way." -Howard Berke, Serial Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist "Lifecycle of a Technology Company provides a valuable resource for lawyers at a variety of experience levels. The junior lawyer will use this resource for the basics. More experienced lawyers with a broad practice will use this for a 'sanity check' relative to market terms and business rationale. In the trenches, it will assist lawyers by providing practical, plain speaking explanations for why things operate as they do in the finance, intellectual property, and merger & acquisition segments of the technology world. If you expect to represent technology clients, keep this book nearby." -James O'Hare, Partner Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis, Boston

Author : Jerome Ku,Xu Han
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Entrepreneurship
ISBN : 9811445575

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The Startup Legal Guide by Jerome Ku,Xu Han Pdf

Author : Alexandra Andhov
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781839108457

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Start-up Law by Alexandra Andhov Pdf

This comprehensive Practical Guide provides direction on the wide array of legal questions and challenges that start-ups face. The Guide features analysis from five jurisdictions that represent a variety of legal traditions across different continents. Expert contributors address key legal issues for technology-based start-ups and entrepreneurs, as well as providing insights into the law and practice of the countries examined.

Author : Johnathan Rees
Publisher : Do Book Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1907974156

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Do Protect by Johnathan Rees Pdf

The best companies are formed around a simple but great idea. As this idea develops and is introduced to the world, it needs to be nurtured and protected. Do Protect offers clear and accessible legal advice and explanations on all aspects of setting up, running and growing your own business, including: • Intellectual Property Rights • Raising finance • Dealing with customers and suppliers • E-commerce and social media • Building a team • Selling your business Do Protect is essential reading for anyone starting their own business. Get the legalities right, then focus on the fun stuff. Build your business on a strong foundation.

Author : Roger Royse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1667821172

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10,000 Startups by Roger Royse Pdf

Roger Royse has practiced law since 1984 and has been working with Silicon Valley startups since 1991. During that time, Roger has counseled thousands of companies, many of which went on to successful exits or grew to become large companies. All of the successful companies described in this book were helped in their journey by good legal planning in areas such as corporate, tax, intellectual property, employment and securities law. Good legal structure is essential to a successful outcome, whether it be a sale, IPO or organic growth. Most successful startups started not only with the right team, technology and market, they also started with the right legal planning. This book will show you what issues are important to your company's success and how to ensure that you have anticipated and planned for the legal challenges that face startups.

Author : Margo E.K. Reder,Kabrina K. Chang,Sean P. Melvin,Jonathan J. Darrow
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781789902556

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Business Law for Entrepreneurs by Margo E.K. Reder,Kabrina K. Chang,Sean P. Melvin,Jonathan J. Darrow Pdf

Business Law for Entrepreneurs covers the unique business and legal issues of startups and small businesses. This cutting-edge textbook provides students with the competence and practical insights required to identify and respond to emerging challenges in our rapidly evolving business and legal environment.

Author : Scott Edward Walker
Publisher : Hyperink Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781478300489

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The Startup Law Playbook by Scott Edward Walker Pdf

Best Practices & Advice From the "Entrepreneur's Lawyer," Scott Edward Walker. This eBook is an organized and structured compilation of Scott's Edward Walker's best advice and practices from his blog, www.walkercorporatelaw.com/blog. For entrepreneurs of all sorts, The Startup Law Playbook is a roadmap for all legal issues and concerns related to startup endeavors. Scott is the founder and CEO of Walker Corporate Law Group, PLLC, a boutique corporate law firm specializing in the representation of entrepreneurs. Scott has over 17 years of broad corporate law experience, including nearly eight years at two prominent New York City law firms, where he represented major multinational corporations and financial institutions in billion-dollar transactions. Known as the “entrepreneur’s lawyer,” Scott launched Walker Corporate Law Group in 2004 and has built a strong team of lawyers who are committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City and Washington, D.C. Chapter Outline: Introduction Letter To Readers Chapter 1: Launching A Venture 101 — Formation Issues 10 things to get you thinking like a lawyer Chapter 2: Show Me The Money! Raising Capital Dealing with investors & securities laws The Top 10 Dos & Don’ts For Raising Capital Chapter 3: But I Don’t Know Any Angels! Where to go if you’re not connected Chapter 4: Pitching Your Potential 5 common mistakes to avoid in your pitch deck Chapter 5: Doing Deals Like The “Big Boys” How to negotiate like a big industry player Chapter 6: Who Gets What? 5 tips for founder vesting & splitting equity Chapter 7: How Do I Value My Startup? Figuring out what your company is worth to investors Chapter 8: Issuing Stock Options 10 tips for entrepreneurs Chapter 9: Minority Stockholder Rights Get familiar with state law rights Chapter 10: How To Cut Your Legal Bills In Half & Should you use your investor’s lawyer? Chapter 11: Conclusion Guts, Desire and Passion

Author : Leah Molatseli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1485137276

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#Legaltech Startups and Innovation by Leah Molatseli Pdf

Are you a lawyer, law student or firm owner who wants to position yourself as an innovator or law-industry change-maker? Do you want to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its enabling legal technologies to promote more meaningful access to justice? Do you yearn to exploit technology to do more with less to build a sustainable legal business in the age of legal tech? If so, then Leah Molatseli's pioneering guide to becoming a legal tech startup is essential reading. This book reflects the journey of a brave, resilient attorney who witnessed first-hand the need for ordinary citizens to gain greater access to justice. This led her to adopt new technology that works for the client by cutting costs, improving efficiency and reaching people more effectively. #Legaltech Startups and Innovation will equip other forward-thinking practitioners to do exactly the same. --Back cover.

Author : Baporikar, Neeta
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798369305294

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Ecosystem Dynamics and Strategies for Startups Scalability by Baporikar, Neeta Pdf

Those who venture into the realm of ecosystem advantage will discover a complex web of relationships, interfaces, and processes designed to efficiently deliver customer value. One important factor in the process of building an enterprise that is often overlooked is that a business's success is inevitably entwined with the performance of its surrounding ecosystem. Spanning a tapestry of firms, institutions, and individuals, this ecosystem forms the linchpin of success. However, the journey to prosperity demands more than the mere existence of a thriving ecosystem; it necessitates adept management and cultivation of relationships within it. Ecosystem Dynamics and Strategies for Startups Scalability uncovers the nuances of connecting complementary participants, navigating uncertainty among diverse partners, and securing a substantial share of the created value. As a testament to its academic rigor, the book discerns that fostering an ecosystem often hinges upon a "lead firm" orchestrating key value-contributing elements, or that the government enacting conducive policies. The book also extends far into diverse facets of resource management, ecosystem construction, and startup scalability, all rooted in comprehensive theoretical analysis. Bridging theory and practice, it furnishes case studies and best practices to accentuate these concepts. As economies worldwide reset post-pandemic, the book assumes greater relevance, illuminating the path for startups to thrive in emerging markets. Scholars, postgraduates, practitioners, and policymakers alike stand to gain a wealth of knowledge, from the evolution of resource management and ecosystems to their pivotal roles in startup success.

Author : Richard Busulwa,Naomi Birdthistle,Steve Dunn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119638605

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Startup Accelerators by Richard Busulwa,Naomi Birdthistle,Steve Dunn Pdf

The must – read guidebook for entrepreneurs looking to get into accelerator programs and to build and scale their startups with speed Accelerator programs have become one of the most powerful and valuable resources for entrepreneurs seeking to learn rapidly, build powerful networks, raise capital, build their startups and do this at speed and scale. In recent years, the number of accelerator programs around the world has grown at an incredible rate, propelling startups such as AirBnB, Uber, DropBox, Reddit, and others — many to billion-dollar valuations. The number of accelerators, the differences in accelerator program offerings and the unique benefits and costs of different accelerator locations makes choosing the right accelerator a challenge. Selecting the wrong accelerator, failing to be accepted in the right one, or not fully taking advantage of all the accelerator has to offer can be costly, sometimes fatal. With the stakes so high, entrepreneurs need to understand all their options, choose carefully and do the right things to maximize their chances of success. Startup Accelerators is the go to guide for any entrepreneur, providing a firsthand look into the acceptance criteria and inner workings of different accelerator programs. Written by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, this indispensable resource explains what different accelerator programs offer, how to get accepted, what to do during the program, how to raise money during accelerators, what to do after the program ends, and much more. Packed with real-world case studies and advice from leading experts on startup accelerator programs, this one-stop resource provides step-by-step guidance on the entire accelerator process. Reveals how accelerators help founders navigate different challenges in the startup journey Describes the differences in the benefits and costs of different accelerator programs Explains how to prepare accelerator applications Discloses what actions to take during an accelerator to make the most of it Depicts case studies of entrepreneurs’ accelerator applications, experiences and outcomes across different accelerators Features interviews with accelerator program managers, founders who went through accelerators, and investors in companies going through or having gone through accelerators Includes insightful data and reflections from entrepreneurship education researchers and academics Startup Accelerators: A Field Guide will prove to be invaluable for startup founders considering or going through accelerators, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs, educators, and other startup accelerator stakeholders.

Author : Ryan Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : New business enterprises
ISBN : 1544513933

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Acceleration by Ryan Roberts Pdf

When you're launching a startup, one of the most important elements is the legal work involved. Unfortunately, it's easy for many entrepreneurs to ignore startup legal work or make costly mistakes that could derail their business before it gets off the ground. But now there's help. In Acceleration, corporate attorney Ryan Roberts guides you thro.

Author : Eric Weber
Publisher : Springer
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783658153403

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Advisory Boards in Startups by Eric Weber Pdf

The author shows that advisory boards in technology-based startups have seven different roles and functions: control, advice, networking, signalling, capital provision, co-management, coordination. It is shown that venture capital investors try to influence the importance of these roles in favour of control, coordination and co-management. Contrary to this, the satisfaction of founders as well as advisory board members increases with a higher importance of advice, networking and signalling. This analysis provides both qualitative and quantitative empirical data on the usage of those boards in practice.