How To Relocate An International Startup to Silicon Valley
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You began your startup outside of the United States, and now you would like to relocate it to Silicon Valley. Every year many startups make the move without working through the complex legal issues. Failing to address those issues can kill your startup. San Francisco-based startup and venture capital attorney Jason Putnam Gordon of Polsinelli LLP will provide a high-level overview of the common US legal issues surrounding the move. This program will provide information on the following key issues: · Corporate structure · Tax consequences · Intercompany agreements · Immigration · Intellectual property issues · US employment laws · The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, also known as CFIUS · Export-control Issues · Common pitfalls and mistakes · And much, much more.
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1. Required corporate structure
2. Legal considerations when pitching investors for seed financing
3. Differences between using convertible debt and SAFEs
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5. Common mistakes and pitfalls that companies make when raising seed funding via convertible debt and SAFEs
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Also, check out:
https://albertslist.gumroad.com/l/resumereview/IPO.
About the Speaker:
Albert Qian is a technology product marketer and founder of Albert's List, a job and career community focused on connecting job seekers, hiring managers, and working professionals to produce positive career outcomes. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Albert has worked at various technology companies in various marketing capacities and conducted many successful job searches.
Connect with Albert on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian and on Albert's List at https://bit.ly/findyournextjob.
How to Answer the Most Important Question In Your Interview
Recorded on March 20, 2024
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In a competitive job market, landing an interview is one of the biggest challenges for job seekers. However, once you find yourself in a face-to-face interview with a hiring manager, how do you come across as the best candidate for the position?
Job interviews are all about diffusing risk. After all, a company would never post a role unless it knew it absolutely needed someone who could help them get to the next level. By chatting with prospects, the hiring manager can get an idea of existing talent on the market and what they can provide.
That's why knowing what's at stake is critical to any job you apply for. Outside of being collaborative, being technical, and having your personal stories down, knowing what matters to your bosses, colleagues, and the industry at large are key to being successful.
Learn how you can know what's at stake in your job search and learn to tell a story in your interviews that help you stand out in this webinar from Albert Qian, founder of Albert's List. Over the past 11 years, Albert's List has connected more than 50,000 job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers to improve career outcomes.
In this video, Albert covers how you answer the most important question in your interviews, including:
Where you can go to research what's at stake for the companies you're interviewing at.
How knowing what's at stake sets you apart from the competition.
How you can use what's at stake as a part of your job interview.
Answers that stand out—and answers that will not get you to the next round.
Ongoing job search trends and where to look for your next opportunity.
Resources that can be used as job seekers conduct their job hunt.
And more!
Albert Qian is a technology product marketer and founder of Albert's List, a job seeker community focused on connecting job seekers, hiring managers, and working professionals to produce positive career outcomes. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, he's worked at various technology companies in marketing capacities and conducted many successful job searches.
Connect with Albert on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian and on Albert's List at https://bit.ly/findyournextjob.
How to Write a Resume in a Competitive Job Market
Are you ready to take your career to new heights in today's fiercely competitive job market? A resume is incredibly important as its the document that gets you through the door. Without a strong document that showcases your successes, capabilities, and impact, your credentials will fall to the bottom of the pile.
Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the art and science of crafting resumes that stand out and propel you towards your dream job.
You'll learn:
Understanding the Resume's Purpose: Your resume is your first impression on potential employers. Learn how to leverage this document effectively to showcase your skills, experiences, and achievements in a way that captivates recruiters from the get-go.
The Power of Impact: In a sea of resumes, focusing on impact sets you apart. Discover why quantifying your achievements and emphasizing results is crucial for grabbing attention and demonstrating your value to prospective employers.
Strategic Resume Ordering: The order of information on your resume can make or break your chances of success. We'll guide you through the optimal structure, ensuring that your resume flows seamlessly and highlights your most impressive credentials.
Content Do's and Don'ts: Navigate the fine line between informative and overwhelming. Understand what key information to include and what to leave out to ensure that your resume is concise, relevant, and compelling.
Harnessing AI in Resume Writing: Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized the job market, but how can it enhance your resume-writing process? Explore where AI tools can be beneficial and when human touch is indispensable for crafting a personalized, impactful resume.
And much more!
Don't let your resume hold you back from reaching your career goals. Join us for this illuminating webinar and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to create a standout resume that opens doors to endless opportunities. Register now and take the first step towards career success!
If you want resume advice in advance of the webinar, book time and get ahead of the rush here: https://albertslist.gumroad.com/l/resumereview
How to Get Venture and Angel Funding for Your Tech Startup
Presented February 29, 2024
Veteran Silicon Valley attorney Roger Royse will discuss how to get venture and angel funding for your tech startup.
The webinar will cover the basics of angel and venture capital including current practices and common strategies used by investors in evaluating investments and by startups in finding, selecting and negotiating with investors.
The speaker will discuss:
Types of investors for your stage and sector
Types on investments
Venture capital economics;
Management and control issues
Due diligence concerns
Exit strategies
Startup and founder protections
And more!
About the Speaker
Roger Royse is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP and practices in the areas of corporate and securities law, tax, and mergers and acquisitions. He works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in a variety of industries. Roger is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and former chair of several committees of the American Bar Association Sections of Business Law and Taxation. Roger has been an instructor or professor of legal, tax and business topics for the Center for International Studies (Salzburg, Austria), Golden Gate University School of Law and Stanford Continuing Studies. Roger is a nationally recognized authority on agtech – the technology of food production - and the legal considerations for companies in this industry. Roger is also the author of 10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup Success and Dead on Arrival: How to Avoid the Legal Mistakes That Could Kill Your Startup and has been interviewed and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fox Business, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, Tax Notes, Inc. Magazine, Nikkei Asian Review, China Daily, San Francisco Chronicle, Reuters, The Recorder, 7X7, Business Insurance, ABA Journal, Thrive Global and Fast Company.
How to Get Venture and Angel Funding for Your Tech Startup
Recorded 2/29/2024
In this video, veteran Silicon Valley attorney Roger Royse discusses how to get venture and angel funding for your tech startup.
The video covers the basics of angel and venture capital including current practices and common strategies used by investors in evaluating investments and by startups in finding, selecting and negotiating with investors.
Roger discusses:
1. Types of investors for your stage and sector
2. Types on investments
3. Venture capital economics
4. Management and control issues
5. Due diligence concerns
6. Exit strategies
7. Startup and founder protections
8. And more!
About the Speaker
Roger Royse is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP and practices in the areas of corporate and securities law, tax, and mergers and acquisitions. He works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in a variety of industries. Roger is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and former chair of several committees of the American Bar Association Sections of Business Law and Taxation. Roger has been an instructor or professor of legal, tax and business topics for the Center for International Studies (Salzburg, Austria), Golden Gate University School of Law and Stanford Continuing Studies. Roger is a nationally recognized authority on agtech – the technology of food production - and the legal considerations for companies in this industry. Roger is also the author of 10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup Success and Dead on Arrival: How to Avoid the Legal Mistakes That Could Kill Your Startup and has been interviewed and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fox Business, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, Tax Notes, Inc. Magazine, Nikkei Asian Review, China Daily, San Francisco Chronicle, Reuters, The Recorder, 7X7, Business Insurance, ABA Journal, Thrive Global and Fast Company.
How to do a Venture Capital Financing in 2024
Presented 2/15/2024
This webinar is critical for entrepreneurs who will be raising a preferred round in the near future. This webinar is designed to teach you what to expect when your company sells preferred stock in a venture round.
During this webinar, veteran Silicon Valley venture capital attorney Alidad Vakili will cover the following topics:
· What venture capitalists are looking for when they invest in a company
· What makes a company a potential investment for a venture capital fund
· Pre-round issues
· What makes a good investor and how to find them
· How to negotiate a term sheet
· The deal documentation
· The diligence process
· Closing issues
· Post-closing issues
· Common pitfalls when raising venture capital
· And more!
Come with your questions and scenarios.
About the Speaker
Alidad Vakili is an attorney in the Palo Alto office of Foley and Lardner, an international law firm. He regularly represents startup and emerging growth companies at every stage of the company lifecycle—from startup to liquidity. He frequently advises clients on a variety of strategic growth issues including venture capital and private equity financing, private offerings, joint ventures and M&A transactions. His work includes not only advising on major corporate milestones but also significant involvement in day-to-day operations and strategic business issues, such as formation, governance, and commercial agreements.
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How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
Recorded January 25, 2024
Intellectual property attorney Dr. Steven Colby will discuss how entrepreneurs can protect their intellectual property.
Steve will discuss the following:
1) How can intellectual property make or break your startup?
2) Why should you file patent applications as an early stage startup?
3) When should I start filing patent applications?
4) What does a patent application cost?
5) What is patentable?
6) What types of intellectual property can I get?
(copyright, trademark, secrets)
7) What do I need to know about other people’s intellectual property?
(infringement, open source, employees, past employers)
8) What big intellectual property mistakes should I avoid?
9) When do I need to use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)?
and more!
How to Systematize Your Job Search in 2024
Recorded Tuesday February 6, 2024
Job hunting can be an overwhelming experience, especially for those unfamiliar with the process. Activities such as resume writing, networking, and even having a positive attitude are part of the process -- in addition to landing an interview or applying for the right positions.
Learn how you can create clarity in your job search and discover a process that works in video featuring Albert Qian, founder of Albert's List. Over the past 11 years, Albert's List has connected more than 50,000 job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers to improve career outcomes.
In this video, Albert covers:
A framework model that job seekers can use that encompasses all aspects of the job search
How the framework can provide clarity towards finding a job
Why the framework is successful—even in uncertain times like this
Quick tips and tricks on how job seekers can be successful in each part of the framework
Ongoing job search trends
Resources that can be used as job seekers conduct their job hunt
And more!
About the Speaker:
Albert Qian is a technology product marketer and founder of Albert's List, a job seeker community focused on connecting job seekers, hiring managers, and working professionals to produce positive career outcomes. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, he's worked at various technology companies in marketing capacities and conducted many successful job searches.
Connect with Albert on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian and on Albert's List at https;//bit.ly/findyournextjob.
Top Ten Legal Mistakes That Could Doom Your Startup
Presented Thursday February 8, 2024
In this video, Silicon Valley attorney Roger Royse, partner at the law firm of Haynes and Boone LLP, summarizes the most common legal mistakes that startup companies and their lawyers make and how to avoid making those mistakes. Some of those mistakes can be rectified, but many will result in your startup company being "dead on arrival" when it comes time for funding or acquisition opportunities. Knowing what those mistakes are and how to avoid them is essential to starting and building a successful company.
Roger discusses those unique issues as well as the sometimes surprising and ever-evolving California rules, including:
1. Corporate formation and choice of entity and law;
2. Securities laws;
3. Labor and employment and why virtually every startup in California is probably out of compliance and what you can do about it;
4. Intellectual property strategies using patent, trademark and trade secret;
5. Protecting your business through agreements;
6. Protecting the founders from personal liability;
7. and more!
Roger draws on more than 30 years of startup experience in describing how to manage legal risk on a startup budget.
About the Speaker
Roger Royse is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP and practices in the areas of corporate and securities law, tax, and mergers and acquisitions. He works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in a variety of industries. Roger is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and former chair of several committees of the American Bar Association Sections of Business Law and Taxation. Roger has been an instructor or professor of legal, tax and business topics for the Center for International Studies (Salzburg, Austria), Golden Gate University School of Law and Stanford Continuing Studies. Roger is a nationally recognized authority on agtech – the technology of food production - and the legal considerations for companies in this industry. Roger is also the author of 10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup Success and Dead on Arrival: How to Avoid the Legal Mistakes That Could Kill Your Startup and has been interviewed and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fox Business, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, Tax Notes, Inc. Magazine, Nikkei Asian Review, China Daily, San Francisco Chronicle, Reuters, The Recorder, 7X7, Business Insurance, ABA Journal, Thrive Global and Fast Company.
How to Recession-Proof Your Job Search in 2024
The news might say that the job market is healthy, but look around and anything but. Just look at some of the latest headlines:
Unity announced a layoff of 25% of their staff.
Duolingo, citing AI, cut most of their translation contractors.
Google, believing that its AI is ready to sell better than human beings, is about to re-organize 30,000 employees.
More than 425,000 tech workers have been laid off since the beginning of 2022.
Banking firms, noting higher interest rates and industry consolidation, cut 20,000 workers in 2023.
Even though 2024 promises to be a better year, uncertainty continues to reign. A combination of geopolitical conflicts, presidential elections, high inflation, and corporate uncertainty threatens to undo the post-pandemic recovery, sending workers down yet another roller coaster.
Be Recession-Proof
At Albert's List, we've spent the past 7 years examining the job search while serving a community of 50,000+ professionals across all career stages and types. In the process, we've developed frameworks that reveal the secrets of finding the next job while keeping the journey from becoming too overwhelming.
Join us for an upcoming free webinar that looks at both job search fundamentals and how to leverage tools, platforms, and the power of community to accelerate your job search.
We’ll walk through:
A visual way to look at the job search, and how professionals of all levels can understand what they are expected to demonstrate during their hunt for work.
How to use AI tools to make your job search smarter and more efficient.
Why leveraging a community to keep you accountable can be the best way to foster success.
How to organize your job search to stay focused
What's changed for job seekers in the current economy, and what's stayed the same from the Great Resignation era.
And more!
ABOUT JOE CARDILLO
Joe Cardillo is Founder of The Early Manager and Coffee + Creatives and advisor to Black Remote She and bootcamp lead for Albert's List. In his work, they coach and train leaders in a myriad of contexts, including small to medium-sized teams, local news and job seekers, and career professionals across a variety of tracks. Connect with Joe on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecardillo/.
ABOUT ELISA HUANG
Elisa Huang is a business development and sales professional, and a Bootcamp Lead at Albert's List. Passionate about helping job seekers, Elisa co-hosts bootcamps, shares her insights at talks, and provides tips on how to find jobs without having to endlessly apply on boards. Connect with her on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisahuang/.
ABOUT ALBERT QIAN
Albert Qian is the founder of Albert's List and has run the organization since 2013. He is passionate about helping job seekers broaden their personal brand, improve their job searching skills, and network effectively. Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian.
H1-B + U.S. Visa Options for Int'l Tech Professionals, Entrepreneurs & Investors
Recorded on January 17, 2024.
This video covers various U.S. visa options for tech professionals, entrepreneurs and investors, including employment-based visas and the best visa options for starting your own company.
There is a discussion of the different challenges to getting visas to the U.S. and strategies for successfully overcoming these obstacles.
In this video, the speaker discusses:
1) Visas for exploring business and employment opportunities in the United States
2) Visas for employment and investment, such as the E, H-1B, L-1 and O-1 and the advantages and disadvantages of each
3) An overview of the paths to permanent residence, including employment, family and investment
4) Common obstacles to obtaining a visa and how to overcome these obstacles
5) Investor visa options, including the E-2 and the International Entrepreneur Parole program (IEP),
and more!
About the Speaker:
Chad Graham has 16 years of immigration experience. His practice focuses on employment-based immigration, wherein he supports companies and individuals with U.S. visa options. He works with companies across a broad range of industries, with heavy concentration in technology, science, medical, and finance.
Mr. Graham is a co-founder of Graham Adair, Inc. He provides leadership for all aspects of the firm’s operations, with a focus on organizational direction, company goals, and effective case processing. He works directly with firm clients to develop strong immigration programs and policies. He advises on strategy within client HR and law departments, as well as promoting strong client relationships
How to Strategically Prepare Your Job Search for 2024
Recorded on January 9, 2024
2023 was a roller-coaster year for job seekers across industries, as higher interest rates and economic uncertainty culminated in layoffs. Jobs were harder to find as the result of increased competition, the development of artificial intelligence, and executives instituting return-to-office orders.
Learn how to stand out in your job search for 2024 in this video featuring Albert Qian, founder of Albert's List. Over the past 10 years, Albert's List has connected more than 50,000 job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers to improve career outcomes.
In this video, Albert covers how you can land that dream job—or next job, including:
How to figure out what you want to do for work and the reflection you should do.
What the entire job search process looks like now.
Why it's no longer 'The Great Resignation' and how you should approach your wants and needs in a role.
How to decide what industry to work in given ongoing trends.
Quick tips on how to master the job interview.
Methods and ways to get in front of hiring managers.
Resources you should use as you conduct your job hunt
And more!
About the Speaker:
Albert Qian is a technology product marketer and founder of Albert's List, a job seeker community focused on connecting job seekers, hiring managers, and working professionals to produce positive career outcomes. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Albert has worked at various technology companies in marketing capacities and conducted many successful job searches.
Connect with Albert on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian and on Albert's List at https://bit.ly/findyournextjob.
How to Secure Seed and Pre-Seed Investment for Your Startup
Recorded 12/28/2023
In this presentation you will get a comprehensive guide on how to secure seed and pre-seed investment for your startup, emphasizing the importance of early-stage funding in launching and scaling.
The speaker will discuss:
1) Understanding Seed and Pre-Seed Investment
2) Preparing for Investment
3) Building Relationships with Investors
4) Crafting Your Pitch
5) Pitch Deck Essentials
6) Finding Seed and Pre-Seed Investors
7) Navigating the Investment Process
8) Demonstrating Traction and Proof of Concept
9) Investment Considerations and Terms
About the Speaker
Gary Fowler, President, CEO and Founder, GSD Venture Studios
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fowlerinternational/
Award-winning serial entrepreneur and investor with 17 companies and two Unicorns and a successful IPO. Gary was on the original management team of ClickSoftware that was recently sold to SalesForce for 1.35 billion and was the co-founder at the award winning AI company, Yva.ai that was recently acquired by Visier. He has over 30 years of experience and is the CEO, President of GSD Venture Studios. GSD is a Silicon Valley based venture studio located in Silicon Valley. GSD takes operational roles in companies and uses their vast global network and experience to help companies maximize their opportunities. Gary was recently named one of the top 10 Global AI executives and is an international speaker and the author of over 180 articles.
How to Get Funding for Your Startup by Building Your Corporate Credit
Presented Thursday January 4, 2024
Download the Free eBook, How to build credit for your EIN that's not linked to your SSN: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/chdnpn785jdvuxc0cxgai/How-to-Build-Credit-for-your-EIN-v2.pdf?rlkey=aw58w617btmuthobn11skwip6&dl=0
Leveraging corporate credit is a viable way to fund your startup.
- Always have access to capital when you need it
- Never be denied for business capital
- Never place your personal credit or family assets at risk
- Acquire business credit limits 10X-100X vs personal credit
- Increase your borrowing power and grow you empire
In this webinar you will learn about:
1) Continuous Access to Capital:
Learn strategies to ensure constant access to capital whenever your business needs
2) Guaranteed Business Capital Approval:
Discover methods to never face rejection when seeking business capital.
3) Protecting Personal Credit and Family Assets:
Understand how to secure business capital without jeopardizing personal credit or family assets.
4) Scaling Business Credit Limits:
Acquire insights on building business credit limits that are 10X-100X higher than personal credit.
5) Amplifying Borrowing Power:
Explore techniques to increase your borrowing power, empowering you to expand and grow your startup.
6) Strategic Credit Management:
Understand the importance of credit utilization, payment history, and other factors in building a strong business credit profile.
7) Navigating Economic Uncertainties:
Discover how to position your business to thrive even in challenging economic climates.
And more!
How to Raise Seed Funding for Your Startup: Convertible Notes and SAFEs
Seed financings enable a startup to put together its initial team, build a working prototype, and begin to test the market. Often these investments are made via convertible debt or SAFEs. Veteran Silicon Valley startup and corporate attorney Alidad Vakili will cover the following topics:
1. Required corporate structure
2. Legal considerations when pitching investors for seed financing
3. Differences between using convertible debt and SAFEs
4. Key terms and considerations when raising seed funding
5. Common mistakes and pitfalls that companies make when raising seed funding via convertible debt and SAFEs
6. How to close your seed financing
7. Important post-closing tasks
8. And much, much more
Come with your questions and get ready to be excited about seed financings!
About the Speaker
Alidad Vakili is an attorney in the Palo Alto office of Foley and Lardner, an international law firm. He regularly represents startup and emerging growth companies at every stage of the company lifecycle—from startup to liquidity. He frequently advises clients on a variety of strategic growth issues including venture capital and private equity financing, private offerings, joint ventures and M&A transactions. His work includes not only advising on major corporate milestones but also significant involvement in day-to-day operations and strategic business issues, such as formation, governance, and commercial agreements.
Startup Law 101:How to Avoid Legal Pitfalls that Could Doom Your Startup
Presented 12/28/2023
Join us for a presentation of the legal issues that startups and their founders need to know and the common legal pitfalls that affect startup companies. Unlike more mature companies, startups typically do not have large legal budgets and in house legal counsel focused on legal compliance. Nevertheless, startups must be aware of and comply with law, especially with respect to the issues that are unique to startups.
The presentation will cover those unique issues as well as the sometimes surprising and every evolving California rules. In particular, we will summarize:
1. Corporate formation and choice of entity and law;
2. Securities laws;
3. Labor and employment and why virtually evert startup in California is probably out of compliance and what you can do about it;
4. Intellectual property strategies using patent, trademark and trade secret;
5. Protecting your business through agreements;
6. Protecting the founders from personal liability;
7. And more.
The speaker will draw on more than 30 years of startup experience in describing how to manage legal risk on a startup budget.
About the Speaker
Roger Royse is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes and Boone, LLP and practices in the areas of corporate and securities law, tax, and mergers and acquisitions. He works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in a variety of industries. Roger is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and former chair of several committees of the American Bar Association Sections of Business Law and Taxation. Roger has been an instructor or professor of legal, tax and business topics for the Center for International Studies (Salzburg, Austria), Golden Gate University School of Law and Stanford Continuing Studies. Roger is a nationally recognized authority on agtech – the technology of food production - and the legal considerations for companies in this industry. Roger is also the author of 10,000 Startups: Legal Strategies for Startup Success and Dead on Arrival: How to Avoid the Legal Mistakes That Could Kill Your Startup and has been interviewed and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fox Business, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, Tax Notes, Inc. Magazine, Nikkei Asian Review, China Daily, San Francisco Chronicle, Reuters, The Recorder, 7X7, Business Insurance, ABA Journal, Thrive Global and Fast Company.
How to Prepare Your Job Search for 2024 Success
Recorded Friday December 8, 2024
2023 has been a roller-coaster year for job seekers across industries, as higher interest rates and economic uncertainty have culminated in layoffs. Jobs are harder to find as the result of increased competition, the development of artificial intelligence, and executives institute return-to-office orders.
Learn how to stand out in your job search for 2024 in this webinar from Albert Qian, founder of Albert's List. Over the past 10 years, Albert's List has connected more than 50,000 job seekers, recruiters, and hiring managers to improve career outcomes.
In this webinar, Albert will cover how you can land that dream job—or next job, including:
* How to figure out what you want to do for work and the reflection you should do.
* What the entire job search process looks like now.
* Why it's no longer 'The Great Resignation' and how you should approach your wants and needs in a role.
* How to decide what industry to work in given ongoing trends.
* Quick tips on how to master the job interview.
* Methods and ways to get in front of hiring managers.
* Resources you should use as you conduct your job hun
* And more!
How to Move Your Startup Company to the U.S.
Moving an international company to the U.S. can be a challenging process with many pitfalls.
This webinar is designed to help tech startups understand some of the legal decisions that need to be taken into consideration when expanding your company to the U.S.
The speakers will discuss:
1. Why many startup founders want to bring their company to the U.S.
2. When it is a good time to start the process?
3. What is an appropriate legal structure for U.S. operations or funding in the U.S.?
4. What are the typical rounds of raising capital in the U.S.?
5. What are the most common mistakes founders make during the early stages of their startup (taxation, IP, immigration, insurances, compliances)?
About the Speakers:
Svetlana Kamyshanskaya, the founder of Primum Law Group, is a global citizen with the legal, operational, and project management expertise to chart a successful course for expanding inbound tech companies and startups. Svetlana works with entrepreneurs and executives at all stages of development. She has personalized her clients’ road maps for bringing their business to the U.S.
Elina Firsava is a corporate attorney at Primum Law Group where her practice focuses on helping international and domestic companies to incorporate and develop their business in the United States. She assists startups with their general corporate matters, including entity formation and reorganization.
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- 1. How to Relocate an International Startup to Silicon Valley Presented on October 12, 2021 by Jason Putnam Gordon Email: jgordon@polsinelli.com
- 2. 2 • Today’s Discussion is General Information – Not Legal Advice • We will be discussing rules and exceptions thereto. Those rules, exceptions, and exceptions to the exceptions may not be applicable to your situation. • You need to retain competent legal counsel to review all facts and circumstances before weighing in with advice. • Off-the-cuff answers to your questions are not, and should not be taken as, legal advice. Important Caveats
- 3. 3 • My Background • Big Picture • Corporate Structure • Tax Issues • Intellectual Property • Intercompany Agreements • Immigration • Employment Laws • Common pitfalls and traps for the unwary Overview
- 4. 4 • Venture Capital and Emerging Growth Company attorney—practicing law since 2005. • Polsinelli is an Am Law 100 firm with approximately 900 attorneys in over twenty offices throughout the US. • My office is in San Francisco, but I work with companies throughout the US and the world. • I love working with entrepreneurs on financings and as outside general counsel. My Background
- 5. 5 Big Picture Create Increasing Value Idea(s) (Intangible Assets) Technicians who have skills like: sales, marketing, business acumen (Services) Investors (Capital)
- 6. 6 Big Picture Create Increasing Value Idea(s) (Intangible Assets) Technicians who have skills like: sales, marketing, business acumen (Services) Investors (Capital) Company Increases in Value
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