Paul A. Jones

Cumulative Dividends: Another Deal Term to Brush Up on

USA - July 13 2022 With the rather abrupt shift from a sellers’ to a buyers’ market unfolding in the venture capital space, entrepreneurs will see more…

Liquidation Preferences: The Reality Behind the Zone of Indifference

USA - June 21 2022 As the venture capital sector slows down, valuations and deal sizes are pulling back from the recent record highs. Seemingly, “investor friendly” deal…

The age of the … micro-fund?

USA - April 14 2022 The “big” news in the venture capital business over the last couple of years has mostly been about big and bigger things. Fund sizes, deal sizes…

Emily McGovern

Incentive Stock Options: Fine Print re Vesting

USA - April 5 2022 For most high-impact businesses, equity incentive programs for employees are a central component of the total compensation plan. Giving employees “a…

Carrie E. Byrnes

Picking a lawyer for your startup

USA - February 10 2022 Finding a lawyer for their startup (let’s call it Newco) is not very high on the to-do list for most entrepreneurs. It should be. Thus, today’s…