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WilmerHale Partner Glenn Luinenburg: What is Acqui-Hiring
Acqui-hiring, or talent acquisition, is the process of acquiring a company in order to recruit its employees. -
WilmerHale Partner Jeff Johnson: NDA Contracts
NDA contracts are straightforward and highly standardized confidentiality agreements. -
QuickLaunch University: The fundraising process timeframe varies
The timeframe for fundraising is dependent upon a number of factors. -
QuickLaunch University: How much time should a CEO spend fundraising?
A CEO will spend a majority of their time focusing on the fundraising process. -
WilmerHale Partner Daniel Zimmermann: Keeping Founder Agreements Simple
It's important to keep your founder agreements and other documentation simple. -
WilmerHale Partner Daniel Zimmermann: What are Founders' Shares
“Founders' shares” are simply common stock issued to founders at or near the time the company is formed. -
QuickLaunch University: When to discuss valuation
The right time to speak about valuation varies from investor to investor. -
QuickLaunch University: Choosing investors is about more than just funding
Find an investor who fits your business. -
QuickLaunch University: Metrics showing growth strategy helpful when fundraising
A founder needs to show depth of thought and why their roadmap and growth strategy ties back to their metrics. -
QuickLaunch University: Getting customers to buy into a product that isn’t fully developed
Find customers who like being early adopters and who understand the internal decision making process. -
WilmerHale Partner Rosemary Reilly: A 409A Valuation
A 409A valuation is an assessment of the value of common stock, which you will need once you start doing equity awards. -
WilmerHale Partner Daniel Zimmermann: What is Pre-Seed Funding
Pre-seed funding is considered early stage financing. -
Roy Hirshland of T3 Advisors: The Primary Things to Worry About When Negotiating a Lease
Real estate leases are different so it's important a company understands their drivers before entering into a lease. -
QuickLaunch University: Founders should be aware of industry dynamics
Founders need to present the big picture to potential investors. -
Travis Drouin of Moody, Famiglietti & Andronico, LLP: When to Get a 409A Valuation
The ideal time to get a 409A valuation is after a Series A or a preferred round financing.
