Startup Guides
In-depth resources to help your startup scale and grow.
How do SAFEs work?
August 14, 2023
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What happens in a bank run, and what we can learn from past bank failures
June 21, 2023
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How to craft the perfect pitch for potential investors
May 30, 2023
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How FDIC insurance protects your startup's cash
May 5, 2023
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How to read a typical venture debt term sheet
January 4, 2023
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What is venture debt, and when should you use it?
January 4, 2023
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Venture capital 101: What to know before signing your term sheet
April 4, 2022
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How long does it take to incorporate a business?
March 16, 2022
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Why startups should always incorporate
March 16, 2022
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How to offer employee benefits as an early-stage startup
March 16, 2022
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How to register a name for your company
March 16, 2022
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How to incorporate a startup
March 16, 2022
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How to trademark a company name
March 16, 2022
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How to split equity in a startup
March 16, 2022
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Why so many startups choose to incorporate in Delaware
March 16, 2022
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Why you need an employer identification number (EIN) and how to get one
March 16, 2022
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How to assemble a board for your early-stage startup
March 16, 2022
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Understanding the venture capital term sheet
March 15, 2022
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How does recurring revenue financing work?
March 15, 2022
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Understanding the R&D tax credit for startups
March 15, 2022
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