QUESTION:
I’m talking to angels now about convertible debt financing. What are the different options for convertible debt financing that startups usually encounter?
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QUESTION:
I’m looking to work with a start-up attorney w/o a retainer. Thanks.
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QUESTION:
I’m being offered founders shares in a startup that has seed funding. As part of the deal, these shares are being purchased with a promissory note.
What are the tax consequences for a promissory note with a nonrecourse obligation collateralized only by the purchased shares? Am I going to incur any taxes as a result of acquiring Founders shares in this manner? Also, does this affect the 83b election in any way?
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The Panel
QUESTION:
Where can I get intros to angels? Do you know of any good lists of angel investors that I can tap into?
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QUESTION:
If you want to market to nonprofits and organizations that cater to teens or young adults, what would be the best avenue of getting all their attention, rather than going to each company separately?
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QUESTION:
I have been reading blogs from YouTern.com about the advantages for students to have an internship at a startup company (working directly with the owners). And, I have also read that using interns for my startup can be advantageous to my company (fresh ideas and eagerness).
With limited time I would like to offer an intern(s) “project” internship(s) but have learned that most Career Centers at Universities will not allow college credits or support the Project internship.
Russell Greenman
Advisor
Russell Greenman is an attorney at Raines Feldman LLP. Russell has extensive experience in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, private equity and venture capital investments, start-up companies, joint ventures, licensing, fund formation and general corporate law.
QUESTION:
I’m the Chairman and CEO of a small startup. Will a corporation really protect me from all liability?
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