A Boon for Startups in California: Leveraging the SSBCI Loan Program
Starting a new venture is always a thrilling yet challenging endeavor. One of the most significant hurdles for startups is securing adequate funding without imposing undue personal risk on the founders. The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) loan program in California offers a lifeline for startups looking to grow and expand. Here’s how startups […]
83(b) Election – What A Founder Needs to Know
An 83(b) election is a provision under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) that gives an employee the option to pay taxes on the total fair market value of the restricted stock at the time of granting rather than at the time of vesting. Here’s a simple example to illustrate how it works: Example Without […]
How VCs Make Investment Decisions
Venture Capital (VC) firms employ three primary investment decision-making models. The Studio Model favors a hands-on approach where studio operators work directly with founders on product-market fit (PMF) or the initial idea. These VC firms often specialize in a specific industry, providing sector-specific resources and easy access to investors. They look for companies that have […]