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MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — September 2024
We lead off this Tech Connect with an article about a federal court blocking the FTC’s efforts to limit non-competition restrictions. It’s a huge blow to the FTC’s efforts, but this issue will need to wind its way through the court system before there is a clear resolution. We follow with a terrific article regarding issues that foreign companies must be mindful of as they expand into the US. Lastly, our company spotlight is on an interesting new enterprise called GUDEA. GUDEA is a pioneering technology company revolutionizing how digital narratives are understood and managed.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — June 2024
We lead off this MintzTech Connect with a summary of the FTC’s new rules relating to post-employment non-competition provisions. The second article is about qualified small business stock (QSBS) and the issues that may arise when converting a company from an LLC into a corporation. Our client spotlight is on a company called, Radicle Science, which is focused on wellness and AI-powered technologies. Radicle Science was recently named a KPMG Top 10 “Tech Innovator”! Lastly, we are including a video clip from our recent co-sponsored event with the Sustainable Media Center, which featured a discussion between Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, and well-known podcaster and professor Scott Galloway.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — March 2024
We lead off this MintzTech Connect with a client alert on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The second article is about 409A valuations — mastering the art and science in the volatile venture market. Additionally, we provide you with Mintz’s year in review of laws impacting employee non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements. Lastly, we offer an overview of key action items start-up boards will want to consider on an annual basis.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — December 2023
We lead off this MintzTech Connect with the exciting news of our expansion into Canada. Following that, we delve into an article discussing Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence. We then spotlight Moolah Kicks, the first and only women’s basketball brand with sneakers made to biomechanically fit female athletes. To wrap it up, don't miss our podcast featuring a dynamic conversation between Josh Fox and Ridhi Tariyal, Co-founder & CEO of NextGen Jane.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — September 2023
We lead off this MintzTech Connect edition with an article on the issues associated with turning an LLC into a Corporation. This is followed by an article on the Crypto Community and the SEC. Finally, we spotlight the game changing partnership between Mintz and Antler, as well as client mePrism.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — May 2023
We lead off this MintzTech Connect edition with a feature of Dan DeWolf’s conversation with Vince Molinari on FINTECH.TV about the state of the venture capital markets. This is followed by an article about the benefits and risks of generative AI’s potential transformation of the legal industry. Finally, we spotlight Coefficient, a B2B SaaS platform that enables users to improve business insights and increase productivity for operations, analyst, and finance professionals at enterprises of all sizes.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — February 2023
We lead off this MintzTech Connect edition with an article about both the benefits and important critical considerations of extension rounds. This is followed by an article about New York’s Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program, which supports early stage companies in the state. Finally, we spotlight Moolah Kicks, the first and only women’s basketball brand with sneakers made to biomechanically fit female athletes.
New York State Offers Matching Investment Funds for Qualified Early Stage Start-Ups
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the establishment of a new initiative to match up to $30 million in funding received by early stage companies operating in New York. Through the Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program, start-ups could receive $50,000 to $250,000 to match investments in the form of convertible debt, a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), or equity securities.
In this alert, we provide an overview of the program and its eligibility requirements.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — December 2022
We lead off this edition of MintzTech Connect with an article initially published in The Deal titled “Top Five Ways to Accelerate Growth of Emerging Companies.” We have also included one of our podcasts regarding running an effective board meeting – a topic that should be of significant interest both to entrepreneurs and their lead investors. Finally, our Spotlight is on Ben Zises and his SuperAngel.Fund. In a short period of time, Ben has become an important player in the seed-stage financing world.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — September 2022
We lead off this MintzTech Connect edition with an important technical article about the change in Delaware law regarding the broadening of the exculpation of officers. This is followed by an article about Mintz’s new special relationship with Antler, a global accelerator of early stage companies. We follow with highlights of two emerging companies: Adgile, which is reinventing out-of-home advertising; and Radicle Science, an AI-driven HealthTech enterprise that is reimagining clinical research.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology – May 2022
We lead off this MintzTech Connect edition with a Mintz Minute video on simple and fast ways to write an executive summary for a start-up company. We follow that with an article about the importance of stock vesting in start-up companies. Lastly, our company spotlight is on YUR Inc., a leader in accessible fitness technology in the gaming space.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — December 2021
In this Tech Connect, we feature a video on the patentability of blockchain and cryptocurrency, followed by an article on SEC Rule 148 and an article on a recent Delaware Supreme Court decision regarding the advance waiver of appraisal rights. We then spotlight Miyoko’s Creamery, which offers consumers delicious, plant-based dairy-like products!
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — August 2021
In this edition of MintzTech Connect, we discuss ransomware, mandatory vaccinations. Additionally, we spotlight two companies: EcoCart and Stavvy.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — April 2021
By Dan DeWolf and Sam Effron
This issue continues our coverage of public benefit corporations, analyzes emerging SEC guidance on gig worker compensation, and features GroGuru, Inc., an AgTech industry leader.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — February 2021
By Dan DeWolf and Sam Effron
This issue covers the increase in the equity crowdfunding cap, a FINTECH.TV interview on the private capital marketplace, a “Mintz Minute” on how to write an executive summary for a start-up company, and a spotlight on Turing Enterprises.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — December 2020
By Dan DeWolf and Sam Effron
This issue covers the SEC’s proposed relief from broker-dealer registration for certain finders, an article on exit options for public benefit corporations, and features on Boston Family Advisors and iAssay System.
MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — October 2020
By Dan DeWolf and Samuel Effron
This issue covers the SEC’s expansion of the “Accredited Investor” and “Qualified Institutional Buyer” definitions, an article on vesting for startups, a discussion of founder stock and vesting, and a feature on East Light Partners.
BioLabs@NYULangone: Financing Strategies for Emerging Companies in the New Normal
Dan DeWolf and Samuel Effron spoke on a webinar hosted by BioLabs@NYULangone regarding financing strategies in the midst of a global pandemic.
Formation 101: Founder Stock and Vesting
In the second installment of Mintz’s multi-part series addressing common questions relating to establishing a new enterprise, Sam Effron and Sebastian Lucier discuss the issuance of shares to the founders, the mechanics and reasoning behind vesting and some important tax consequences relating to share issuances.
MintzTech Connect Industry News — June 2020
By Dan DeWolf and Samuel Effron
In Harper Lee’s book, To Kill a Mockingbird, the protagonist Atticus Finch tells his son: “One never really understands a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it”. Unless you take the time to stand in another person’s shoes and see the world from that person’s perspective, we really don’t process very well what others may be saying or feeling. In this challenging time of a global pandemic and national outrage for systemic social injustices, we urge all of our readers to listen (truly listen) to your colleagues and try to understand better what it is like to be in another person’s shoes. Black Lives Matter and it is up to all of us to listen, support each other, and to see how we can make this world better. We have assembled a list of books that may help deepen that understanding and encourage us all to work diligently to build the equitable world we all want for ourselves and our fellow citizens.
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