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From Founder-CEO to CTO or CSO: Key Protections in Succession Planning When You Face the Founder’s Dilemma
This article was published in CEOWorld Magazine on March 27, 2019. Are you the founder or co-founder of a successful startup in tech, e-commerce, life science or other areas of the innovation economy? Chances are that at some point, you may become a victim of your own success. You may be asked and even pressured […]
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Negotiating Your New CSO or CTO Employment Agreement
This article was published in CEO World Magazine on January 28, 2019. Congratulations! You have received a job offer as Chief Technology Officer or Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of a software, robotics, e-commerce or other technology-based company or a Chief Scientific Officer or Chief Medical Officer (CSO) of a biotechnology, medical device, healthcare or other […]
Read moreEssential Employment Contract Terms for Medical Device and Biotechnology Executives
This article was published in CEO World Magazine on December 29, 2018. The medical device and biotechnology industries are fast growing and so is their demand for CEOs, C-suite and senior executives, with ever rising compensation being awarded to those in demand. If you are an executive in this industry or aspiring to become one, […]
Read moreNew Massachusetts Law Restricts Non-Compete Agreements
Massachusetts has adopted legislation that restricts and regulates non-compete agreements for employees and independent contractors working in Massachusetts. The legislation signed by Governor Charlie Baker on August 10, 2018, takes effect for contracts entered into on and after October 1, 2018. The biggest change made by the new law is that it prohibits the enforcement […]
Read moreStructuring and Allocating Equity for Startup Success
Choice of entity, equity allocation can put a firm on sound footing Are you one of the founders of a startup company? Has your startup formed a legal entity? Have you divided your equity among the founders? If you or a friend or colleague is in this situation, you may also ask – what is the […]
Read moreStructuring Bonuses in Your CEO Compensation for Maximum Benefit
When CEOs and senior executives consider new job offers, executive compensation negotiations often focus on the base salary. Yet an equal and often greater portion of your cash compensation may come from your bonus. There is often far greater latitude and room for negotiation over bonuses. This article discusses the usage of different types of bonuses based […]
Read moreConsulting Between CEO Positions
CEOs and senior executives often find themselves in between jobs for various reasons. If this describes you, then you may be wondering what the best game plan would be for the time you spend between positions. One very useful idea that can be tailored to any situation is to try your hand at executive consulting. […]
Read moreNovember 2017 Special Offer: COMPANY FUNDING LAW DIAGNOSTIC – Low fixed price
In this diagnostic, I offer to meet with you or your team to discuss and set out a strategy to fund your company through VC or angel finance or an alternative strategy until you are profitable, and the strategy to prepare your company for investment. The meeting would be up to two (2) hours at […]
Read moreCo-Founders and the Core Team
Finding the Right Co-Founder, Allocating Equity and Key Founder Protections You Need How do you successfully found a technology-based company in tech, life sciences or the consumer space? A good place to start is to make your first sale – to a co-founder. If your idea for a product or service and a new company […]
Read moreOctober 2017 Special Offer: EMPLOYMENT LAW DIAGNOSTIC – Low fixed price
In this diagnostic, I offer to review a term sheet for employment or consulting for a new job or work assignment offered to you, or to review the term sheet that you as the employer are using to recruit an executive, key employer or partner to your business. I will review the document and give […]
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