Founders Agreement Founders of technology-based and life sciences startups do not generally enter into “employment agreements” with their companies. Employment agreements typically provide the employee with rights to severance and other employment-related protections. Because of the large equity stake the founders have in the company and the importance of cash to a startup, investors will […]

It’s been four months since I launched my own business – a digital marketing consultancy based in the United Arab Emirates. It’s a small, strategic digital agency focused on helping small and medium-sized businesses and startups with their digital strategy, content, and social media needs. There have been highs and there definitely have been lows […]

We live in an era in which the mantra is often “easy is best” – and technology has clearly risen to meet this demand. Where individuals previously had to travel to a brick-and-mortar store to shop, they can now buy the same goods online and have them shipped directly to their front door. And where […]

Do I need a Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for the company’s website? These are two common questions startups ask when they’re building an online presence through their company’s website. Our friends at WilmerHale are providing some useful information about why your business needs these two essential online contracts. A. Why do I need a Terms of Use for […]

Recent graduate Jenny Armstrong didn’t expect to work full-time at a children’s learning startup after completing a master’s degree in biomedical science. After an impromptu chat turned interview with Tiggly co-founder Bart Clareman (who’s also her cousin), she landed an operations associate position, where she’s taken on all types of responsibilities that range from product development to […]

If you get spam emails, you’ve probably seen subject lines like this: “Buy followers for cheap!” “Look more legit – Twitter followers $2.99 per 1,000.” Boosting your following on social media for just a few bucks can be tempting. Popularity increases perceived value, and a large audience conveys clout and credibility. It’s also an endorsement […]

A big part of whether or not your startup succeeds depends on how you handle your finances early. You can either grow your precious seed money into a strong business through slow and careful spending, or dive in too deep and risk drowning in debt. A big part of making smart decisions is simply avoiding […]