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The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Equity: Structuring for Success: Part 2

July 16th, 2024

On this episode, Partners Erin Nicholls and Michael Clear continue their conversation with Wiggin and Dana Partner Jack Sousa, on entrepreneurship, equity, and entity structuring. They dive deep into the entrepreneur’s guide to equity, employee stock options, and the strategic importance of early legal advice, with particularly valuable insights on estate planning synergy and innovative legal structures like convertible notes and SAFEs. Jack also hits on the wiggin(x) Startup Kit which provides emerging high-growth companies with an overview of some of the key issues to keep in mind as you start and grow your business. A crucial listen for anyone navigating startup ventures and estate planning.

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