Emily Wu
Stories by Emily Wu
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A Guide to Fund Administration
Fund administration has become an increasingly popular way for fund managers to outsource their accounting, financial, and reporting duties. What exactly is…
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The Key Differences Between Common & Preferred Shares
If you’re currently planning your fundraising strategy, you may be thinking of issuing preferred shares to investors. What are they, and how…
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Should You Opt For A Reverse Merger Or An IPO?
If you are looking to raise money through the capital market, then you may have considered a reverse merger. How is it…
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How Venture Studios Build Startups from Inception to Exit?
Venture studios have become an increasingly popular way for investors and operators to build startups from the ground up. But what exactly…
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Blockchain Startups – Essential Guide to SEC Filings for Success
You’ve just finished developing your tokens (or other blockchain assets) and are now ready to start selling them. Now what? What securities…
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How To Read A Term Sheet?
Term sheets are important negotiation tools for investors and founders. What exactly are they, why are they important, and what terms do…
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Essential Guide to Crowdfunding for Startups
Crowdfunding is a popular way for startups to raise money. You may have already heard of platforms such as GoFundMe, Indiegogo, or…
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Corporation vs. LLC – Which Business Structure is Right for Your Startup?
When starting your company, is it better to form a corporation or an LLC? There are a number of factors to consider…
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Starting A Business In The U.S.
What does the legal process look like for starting a business in the U.S? The U.S. offers one of the most open…
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How Much Equity Should You Give Away?
A common question that I receive from first-time entrepreneurs is the amount of equity to issue to co-founders, advisors, employees, and broker-dealers.…
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So You Want to Start a Fund. Let’s Count the Ways
If you’re aspiring to become a VC, you may be familiar with the traditional model: a 2/20 distribution structure, a melange of…
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Are Your Incorporation Documents Complete?
Many online service providers exist to help founders incorporate quickly and at a low cost. They typically use standard templates to make…
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So You Just Signed A SAFE. Now What?
Fundraising can be one of the most stressful activities for bootstrapped founders. After many pitches, rejections, and moments of general anxiety, you’ve…
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Nurturing a Winning Culture in Startups
Company culture is often more determinant of startup success than any other factor. It attracts and retains the talent that develops innovative…
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Tips for Setting Up Your First Fund
Besides developing an investment thesis, building out your founding team, and winning and dining potential investors, what else goes into setting up…
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Building a Pitch Deck
What differentiates an exceptional pitch deck from one that’s just so-so? A pitch deck aims to convey a startup’s industry positioning and…
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Navigating New York’s Legal Landscape: Essential Tips for Entrepreneurs
If you’re a first-time entrepreneur, the law can feel daunting. You may have read or heard about scary stories in which startups…