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How to Vest for Success (Founder Considerations)
According to a popular meme no one enjoys the snug fit of a good vest more than a finance bro. This is almost certainly a petty slight...

jacobmolland
Feb 22, 20244 min read
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Privacy Laws Compliance as a Fintech B2C Startup
If you’re a B2C fintech startup this post is for you. If not, carry on living your life. Early-stage companies are generally not subject...

jacobmolland
May 18, 20234 min read
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Founder Liability in Down Rounds, Cramdowns and Fire Sales
Start-ups are broadly distinctive from larger enterprises in that the persons who hold a large if not majority stake in the company - the...

jacobmolland
Nov 23, 20223 min read
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A Primer on Open Source Issues
The hazards of unmanaged open source software usage can emerge in inopportune moments, like when a startup is raising funds or...

jacobmolland
Oct 27, 20224 min read
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New Developments in Employer Arbitration
In March 2022 President Biden signed into effect a law that makes it illegal for U.S. employers to compel an employee to arbitrate a...

jacobmolland
Mar 25, 20222 min read
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How Fintech Fits into Startup Growth
The cost and complexity of developing an embedded finance product has declined significantly over the past decade, broadly as a result of...

jacobmolland
Nov 9, 20213 min read
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How to Price Stock Option Grants: Practical Considerations
September 17, 2021 A precondition to the issuance of stock options by private employers is the formal determination of an exercise price....

jacobmolland
Sep 17, 20212 min read
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Emergent State Privacy Laws/Legislation and Directional Compliance Tips
July 28, 2021 Since 2018, with the passing of the California Consumer Privacy Act( CCPA) and taking of effect of the General Data...

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Jul 28, 20216 min read
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