The Nation Venture Capital Association, an organization comprised of members representing both the interests of startups and venture capital firms (NVCA), first developed the suite of agreements commonly referred to …
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What is a Provisional Patent Application?
In 1994, Congress amended the U.S. Patent Laws to create a new type of patent filing called a provisional patent application, and with this came a good deal of confusion …
Alumni Ventures
Hi, I’m Laura Rippy. I am a Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures. I’m thrilled to be here.
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I think of venture capitalists as one of two arcs, …
How to Find Venture Capital for Early-Stage Scaling Companies
By John F. Cohan
Introduction to Venture Capital
Securing venture capital is a pivotal step for early-stage scaling companies aiming to expand. Venture capitalists (VCs) provide essential funding in exchange for equity …
How to Find Angel Investors for Early-Stage Scaling Companies
By John F. Cohan
Introduction to Angel Investors
Securing funding is a pivotal step for early-stage scaling companies aiming to expand their operations. Angel investors can be a valuable source of funds, …
Are Statutory Changes Coming to the Common Law Experimental Use Exception to Patent Infringement?
By Todd Gerety
The experimental use exception is a common law defense to patent infringement that was first articulated in Whittemore v. Cutter, 29 Fed. Cas. 1120 (C.C.D. Mass. 1813). In …
Foundational Financing Puzzle Pieces
I often have conversations about financing with passionate entrepreneurs. The advice I give is that before approaching financing sources, it’s critically important to make sure that the company’s “foundational puzzle …
Massachusetts Passes Pay Transparency Law
Calling all Massachusetts businesses: the state has enacted legislation that mandates pay transparency in the workforce. Governor Maura Healey recently signed into law “An Act relative to salary range transparency” …
What Entrepreneurs Should Expect in Equity Financing Term Sheets: Financial Terms
Equity financing is a pivotal stage for startups seeking to scale operations and gain market traction. Understanding the terms that venture capital investor will request in connection with an equity …
RaySecur
Alex Sappok – CEO, Raysecur
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My journey actually starts growing up in an immigrant family. Both my parents moved to the US from Germany to a country …
Mirah
Mirah
The Operating Agreement: Protecting Your New Business
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 …
Hiring An Attorney For Your Corporation
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 …
Underscore VC
Hi, I’m Jimmy Orsillo. I’m a General Partner and the CFO of Underscore VC, an early-stage venture firm here in Boston. My role is to support the back office of …
Blair Heavey
Hi, I’m Blair Heavey. I’m principal of Heavey Advisors. We help, advise, be on the board, and then invest in start-ups.
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My journey started with big companies, …