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The Operating Agreement: Protecting Your New Business

05/23/2024

By Michael Brier Limited liability companies have become an increasingly common form of business organization, primarily because of ease of management. They are also easy to form: most states do not …

Securing Your Business From Cyber Threats

05/14/2024

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and ever-evolving cyber threats, safeguarding sensitive data, and responding effectively to cyberattacks have become critical priorities for businesses of all sizes. Gesmer …

Hiring An Attorney For Your Corporation

05/08/2024

By Peter Moldave For founders embarking on their new journey, navigating the legal landscape can be a daunting task. Having the right legal counsel can make a significant difference in the …

Client Success Stories – Wicked Good Cookies

04/04/2024

Tell Us About Your Journey My journey, let’s see, I grew up with two brothers and my father was in the high-tech business, had a successful company. I’ve always been …

Trademark Protection and Cannabis Products

02/13/2024

By Shannon Nolley Protection of trademark rights in the United States is only given to those products and services that are considered legal at the federal or state level. While individual …

Client Success Stories – Opti

10/25/2023

Interview with David Rubinstein, President of Opti Tell Us About Your Journey It’s been a great journey. My career, I was probably one of the early founders of a high tech company …

Rebranding and Protecting Your Trademarks

10/24/2023

By Shannon Nolley A company’s brand encompasses both tangible and intangible elements that represent how a company is perceived by its customers. It is how it sets itself apart from its …

Client Success Stories – CrowdComfort

10/24/2023

Interview with Eric Graham, CEO of CrowdComfort Tell Us About Your Journey I’ve been an entrepreneur at heart my entire life. Prior to CrowdComfort, I’d been in the building energy technology space. …

What is Due Diligence in a Financing or Acquisition Transaction and Why Is It Important?

10/24/2023

By By Peter Moldave As part of discussions about a possible financing or acquisition transaction, the parties will normally want to “perform due diligence.” This refers to the investigation of a …

The Unique Challenges of Cannabis M&A Deals

09/06/2023

By Sarah Richmond The cannabis industry has gained such broad acceptance over recent years that it’s hard to remember that recreational cannabis was not legal in any US state until 2012, …

Angel Investor Series – Blair Heavey

07/19/2023

Hi, I’m Blair Heavey. I’m principal of Heavey Advisors. We help, advise, be on the board, and then invest in start-ups. Tell Us About Your Journey My journey started with big companies, …

Angel Investor Series – Anton Khinchuk

07/18/2023

Hi, I’m Anton Khinchuk and I’m an IT Professional with twenty-five years of experience. Tell Us About Your Journey I’ve been in IT for about twenty-five years. What I do is build …

Venture Capital Stories – LearnLaunch Fund Plus Accelerator

07/18/2023

My name is Jean Hammond. I’m the co-founder and general partner at LearnLaunch Fund Plus Accelerator. We work with Ed-Tech companies and workforce upscaling companies to build a better future. Tell …

The Impact of ChatGPT on Startup Founders

07/13/2023

By Zane Fernandez We are living through another technological revolution with generative artificial intelligence (GAI) programs like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Microsoft’s Bing Chat (powered by GPT-4) at the center. …

Client Success Stories – Mojaloop Foundation

06/27/2023

Mojaloop Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization, maintaining its free, open source software, Mojaloop, and community as public goods in service of financial inclusion. Paula Hunter has served as …