Episode 1: Incorporation / Organization
 30 min watch

You’re early in the startup journey – and face some questions with long-term implications. How should you structure the company? Allocate equity? Do you need to protect IP?

In this episode, Orrick's Aria Kashefi and John Bautista discuss:

  • Choosing a C Corp or LLC – and why in Delaware?
  • Structuring stock and equity ownership
  • Setting up a board of directors and adopting bylaws
  • Protecting IP
  • Accessing common forms and documents

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