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What It’s Actually like Being on Shark Tank 🦈
What It’s Actually like Being on Shark Tank 🦈
I had the chance to interview Ben Zvaifler, CEO at PupBox. Ben accepted a $250,000 offer from Robert Herjavec on the current season of…
Raad Ahmed
Dec 30, 2016
Bootstrapping Your Way to $30 Million in Yearly Revenue and an Acquisition by Citrix
Bootstrapping Your Way to $30 Million in Yearly Revenue and an Acqu...
How David Hauser did it without raising a single dollar from investors.
LawTrades
Dec 20, 2016
A Conversation with Elizabeth Yin of 500 Startups
A Conversation with Elizabeth Yin of 500 Startups
We asked Elizabeth a few questions about raising venture capital as an early-stage startup.
LawTrades
Nov 23, 2016
A Conversation with Jason Lemkin of SaaStr
A Conversation with Jason Lemkin of SaaStr
This is a series of interviews focusing on the untold stories of successful entrepreneurs.
LawTrades
Oct 14, 2016
The Difference Between Independent Contractors v. Employees
The Difference Between Independent Contractors v. Employees
Shyp, Uber, Homejoy, Postmates, Washio, and Instacart Have Lawsuits Against Them. Here’s Why
Ashish Walia
Jul 17, 2015
Dear New York Legislature, Stop Lying about Supporting Entrepreneurship
Dear New York Legislature, Stop Lying about Supporting Entrepreneur...
Please Get Rid of the Publication Requirement
LawTrades
Jul 6, 2015
Why More Than Half a Million Businesses Are Incorporated in Delaware
Why More Than Half a Million Businesses Are Incorporated in Delaware
If you ask 10 entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley where they’re incorporated, I bet you that 9/10 will say that they’re incorporated in…
LawTrades
Jun 26, 2015
Top 12 Quotes from the SCOTUS Opinion That Made Gay Marriage Legal
Top 12 Quotes from the SCOTUS Opinion That Made Gay Marriage Legal
Here are quotes from the actual opinion
LawTrades
Jun 26, 2015
Most Common Business Structures
Most Common Business Structures
One of the most important steps in getting your small business off the ground is choosing the right ownership structure for your needs. In…
Raad Ahmed
Feb 4, 2015
What is a Convertible Note?
What is a Convertible Note?
Convertible notes are hugely popular right now with both startups and investors. Here are some of the reasons why.
LawTrades
Mar 31, 2015
4 Big Lessons Music Taught Me About Business
4 Big Lessons Music Taught Me About Business
When I was a teenager, I was a punk rock fanatic who played guitar… a lot of it. I was one of those kids who converted my parents garage…
Raad Ahmed
Oct 7, 2014
5 Reasons Your Lawyer-less Startup Is Doomed From The Launch
5 Reasons Your Lawyer-less Startup Is Doomed From The Launch
Entrepreneurs who neglect the legal basics can collapse a business before it even gets started. Here’s how you’ll have a serious leg-up on…
Raad Ahmed
Feb 21, 2015
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Your Startup Legal Needs
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Your Startup Legal Needs
Make sure you never get ripped off by your attorney
Ashish Walia
Jun 24, 2015
What Every Startup Needs To Know About Trademarks
What Every Startup Needs To Know About Trademarks
Trademark basics for the online entrepreneur
LawTrades
Feb 17, 2015
4 Big Legal Mistakes That Startups Make
4 Big Legal Mistakes That Startups Make
Often when you start a company, especially during the early days when you don’t think that it will amount to anything, legal is probably…
Raad Ahmed
Aug 14, 2014
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