The fact of the matter is that Elon had a kind of kangaroo Board of Directors, including his own divorce lawyer, his brother, and supposed “independent” directors who in fact owed much of their wealth to Elon and even vacationed with him; something which may seem innocuous in smaller case...
In the process of starting a business, you’ll need to choose the most appropriate one for you. Pro tip: Speak to your accountant or consider even talking to a lawyer about your ownership structure so you can understand any potential pitfalls. Recommended Reading The Types of Business ...
We started Viaweb with $10,000 of seed money from our friend Julian. But he gave us a lot more than money. He's a former CEO and also a corporate lawyer, so he gave us a lot of valuable advice about business, and also did all the legal work of getting us set up as a company...
Business ownership can be lonely and frustrating, but this startup book can help you feel better and more prepared for some of the hardest challenges you may have to face. It’s a fun and easy read; there’s some great humor, and Ben Horowitz even includes some rap lyrics to drive home...
They'll choose well-understood occupations like engineer, or doctor, or lawyer.Startups are the kind of thing people don't plan, so you're more likely to get them in a society where it's ok to make career decisions on the fly.For example, in theory the purpose of a PhD program is...
Noteworthy is the fact that in the period between 1892 and 1922, GmbH operated mostly in risky business sectors, like the mining, transport, metallurgical and chemical industries, confirming the usefulness of the new form also for highly speculative enterprises. ...
311. 3 Business Lessons Learned from My Near-Failure Startup Experience Reflections and lessons learned by Rihards Piks, a successful entrepreneur who was the co-founder of Grafomap, a profitable e-commerce business selling maps. 312. Startup Advice: Zebra, not Unicorn. Focus on creating produ...
Lawyer, tech-enthusiast, and now the Head of Asia-Pacific for SeedLegals, Hsiang Low, is working to simplify legal procedures for startups in the region by offering tech-enabled solutions through SeedLegals. In a one-on-one with Hive Life, Hsiang dove into the potential of legaltech, th...
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He's a former CEO and also a corporate lawyer, so he gave us a lot of valuable advice about business, and also did all the legal work of getting us set up as a company. Plus he introduced us to one of the two angel investors who supplied our next round of funding. Some angels, ...