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Bringing An Investor Onboard? Document Your Corporate Resolutions!
Delaware, a popular jurisdiction for incorporation in the United States, requires a majority of shareholders to pass a written resolution in lieu of a meeting in most shareholder-level decisions, and unanimous approval...
Do Not-for-Profit Directors Get Paid?
There can be a tendency for entrepreneurs making their initial foray into the not-for-profit (NFP) space to draw parallels and comparisons with their experiences and knowledge from the for-profit sp...
We had the pleasure of meeting Cooperathon at the Montreal Startup Open House
Join Cooperathon and you could change the world!
Knowledge Helpdesk Questions (Ongoing)
Legal drafting is hard! Our organizational members can access our knowledge helpdesk. This Is No Substitute for Expert Legal Advice: Our knowledge-helpdesk is intended to assist you to find knowled...
Breaking Down Barriers for the Latino Community
This week, TwentyThirty online magazine features Adolfo Hernandez, a Latino community leader in Chicago who works to improve healthcare and early childhood development.
The Business Case for Investing in Women
Our partner organization Invest Ottawa recently published an article on the AccelerateOTT panel discussion wtih a simple message: invest in women founded businesses.
Drake and Michael Jackson Controversy
Our partner organization Bullfrog Insurance recently wrote an article on Drake's latest album and music copyright.
Introducing: Paperchaser
Following the ethos of all our Clausehound products, our Paperchaser product is a 'blueprint' to a company's legal foundation. Regardless of whether you are starting a bakery, restaurant, software bu...
Founders Agreements: Splitting That Za
So, you have a million - nay - a billion-dollar idea you’re trying to get to market, but you don’t know where to begin. For starters, building a strong foundation might begin...
Pick of the Litter: Removing Old Underwater Oil Rigs Worse Than Leaving Them?
The 'Hound is sniffing out cool innovations for you. Multiplicity's What's Cool Weekly Removing Old Underwater Oil Rigs Worse Than Leaving Them? Credit Score For Developers - Code Score...
Canadian Innovation Exchange 2018
Our partner organization CIX is proud to be bringing back their annual growth-stage stage startups conference!
How This Museum Helps Shape the Future of the Mediterranean
This week, online magazine TwentyThirty interviews Adrien Joly and talks about the rich and complex culture of Marseille.
How Are You Going to Attract and Retain Top Talent?
Our partner organization Invest Ottawa has recently made a post on acquiring and keeping top talent.
GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight: Alex Rushdy and Lucas Takashi
Our partner organization, startGBC, recently posted about two successful George Brown entrepreneurs.
5 Things to Consider When Using a SAFE
The Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) has been gaining popularity as a result of its use by seed accelerators such as Y Combinator in the US, and NACO in Canada. It...
Pick of the Litter: A New Cloaking Approach Could Potentially Make Objects Invisible From Every Direction
The 'Hound is sniffing out cool innovations for you.
YEDI Spring 2018 Venture Fair
Our partner organization YEDI is hosting their Spring 2018 Venture Fair.
Five Ways to Reframe the Migration Debate
This week, online magazine TwentyThirty features migration, a hot topic right now that constantly finds itself in the headlines.
Starting an Online Business While Working Full-Time
Our partner organization Bullfrog Insurance recently wrote an article on starting a business alongside your full-time job.
George Brown College in Top 20 at 2018 Enactus Nationals Exposition
Our partner organization startGBC recently celebrated their top 20 finish at the Enactus Nationals Exposition.
Overview of Founders' Agreement
This article discusses the ins and outs of a Founders' Agreement.
Overview of SAFE
This article discusses the core elements of a Simple Agreement for Future Equity
I Disagree With Everything My Co-Founder Wants to Do - How Do I Save My Business?
What to do if you disagree with your Co-Founder? This article highlights several solutions to establish a fair relationship betwen Founders and to solve the problems.
Using Stock Options as Currency – The “Cashless Exercise”
One of the most common strategies employed by start-up companies to leverage their limited cash resources and still have the financial resources to compete in the marketplace is to offer key employ......