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The blog posts on Startup Percolator cover a wide range of topics essential for entrepreneurs and startups.

Startup - Governance and Risk Management

December 17, 2024 Governance/Risk Management

Rise in Popularity of AI Transcription Services Brings Litigation and Disclosure Risks

The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) transcription and note-taking services in virtual meetings allows participants to focus on discussions without the distraction of taking notes.

Startup - Governance and Risk Management

July 30, 2024 Governance/Risk Management

Fiduciary Duties in LLCs

In contrast to the duties that corporate boards of directors owe to shareholders, LLC fiduciary duties is a topic that often goes under the radar yet holds significant legal and operational implications.

What Are Fiduciary Duties?

Startup - Governance and Risk Management

March 17, 2023 Governance/Risk Management

Investment Company Status Considerations for Cash Positioning in Wake of Bank Failures

Given this week's headlines, many emerging companies may be asking themselves: "Why am I holding so much cash?"

Startup - Governance and Risk Management

March 8, 2023 Governance/Risk Management

Fiduciary Duties in Insolvency

Regardless of its financial situation, a corporation's board of directors owes fiduciary duties to the corporation.

Startup - Governance and Risk Management

February 10, 2023 Governance/Risk Management

Warning Signs of Insolvency

In times of economic uncertainty, it is important for emerging companies to recognize, prevent and address financial distress.

Startup - Governance and Risk Management

October 24, 2022 Governance/Risk Management

You’ve Got VC Money: Board Duties

Now that you have a VC-backed board, good corporate governance and a well-functioning board are even more necessary than when your board was made up solely of founders.

Startup - Governance and Risk Management

October 24, 2022 Governance/Risk Management

You’ve Got VC Money: Board Meetings

Board meetings are your opportunity to check in with and give an update to your bosses and get feedback and guidance from the experienced members of your board.

Startup - Governance and Risk Management

October 24, 2022 Governance/Risk Management

You’ve Got VC Money: Board vs Stockholder Approval

While your financing agreements might have other requirements, a nonexhaustive list of the types of corporate decisions that typically require board and/or stockholder approval is included in this blog.

Startup - Governance and Risk Management

October 24, 2022 Governance/Risk Management

You’ve Got VC Money: Insurance, Accounting and More

Here is a list of miscellaneous items you should complete now that you've raised your first significant VC round.

Startup - Governance and Risk Management

October 24, 2022 Governance/Risk Management

You’ve Got VC Money: Investor Updates

While generally not required, it is a good idea to send out regular investor updates (at least quarterly) to establish relationships with your investors, keep them informed, and potentially get ahead of any bad news that may arise.

Startup - Intellectual Property

October 24, 2022 Intellectual Property

You’ve Got VC Money: Review Your IP Strategy

After raising a significant amount of cash from VC investors, it is time to do a top-to-bottom review of your company's intellectual property (IP) portfolio.