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'If you can't have the hard conversation around how to split equity, you shouldn't be starting a company with someone.'

Stacey Ferreira

Jan 26

The difference between two very commonly mistaken means of protection, and what it means for your business.

Stacey Ferreira

Jan 24

A guide to getting to and saying the one thing that really matters.

Alex Schwarzkopf

Jan 26

Starting a company often requires you to register for state, local and federal taxes. Below is a quick guide to registering your business and the taxes you'll be required to pay.

Stacey Ferreira

Jan 12

Naming a new company is a critical decision when it comes to marketing, online real estate and customer engagement. Here are some steps to follow.

Stacey Ferreira

Jan 10

If you're starting a business for the first time, choosing your entity type can seem like a tricky endeavor. What is the difference between a C Corp

Stacey Ferreira

Jan 5

At a startup, every employee has the ability to grow the company exponentially. Some people have the innate knowledge of what needs to be done to grow…

Stacey Ferreira

Dec 23, 2022

Being scientific about your sales process allows you to help your sales team close more deals and better forecast your business. Here are the sales…

Stacey Ferreira

Dec 20, 2022

As your company grows, you find that people have meetings to just hear what each other is working on. While these “water cooler” conversations in the…

Stacey Ferreira

Dec 13, 2022

Our Behind-the-scenes story of the Thiel Fellowship & 1517

Nov 29, 2022

Funds tend to be fairly quick to a 'no' or have someone at the firm helping with research and diligence to get closer to a 'yes.' Angels are researching…

Stacey Ferreira

Nov 29, 2022

Getting money from angels is slightly different than accepting checks from VC firms. Here are questions to ask angels before putting them on your cap…

Stacey Ferreira

Nov 24, 2022

Labor tends to be one of the biggest costs of any organization, so layoffs tend to be seen as a natural part of any business cycle. But companies that…

Stacey Ferreira

Nov 22, 2022

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