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SPZ attorney Ryan Shaening Pokrasso recently sat down with Neetal Parekh of Innov8social to discuss his path to being corporate lawyer and social entrepreneurship. You can listen to Ryan's interview ...

For-profit, non-profit, or hybrid? There may be a better choice for maximizing your social impact. When building a business centered around a mission or a specific impact-focus, founders often face a ...

When discussing a convertible note or equity instrument, some important terms matter to both the investor and the entrepreneur. In a previous article, we discussed the differences between convertible ...

You've done it many times before... you click the box that says "click to agree to our Terms of Use" (and let's be real - you didn't read it). Does that check box create a legally binding agreement? ...

When raising money as a business, whether old or new, it is important to carefully consider the best way to fundraise--i.e. whether it will take the form of debt or equity. In short, "debt" refers to ...

S-Corporations are not technically a distinct entity type. Rather, the term "S-Corp" refers to a type of tax treatment available to corporations and LLCs that meet certain requirements. When a ...

The C-Corporation is the default corporate form, meaning when you incorporate your enterprise as a corporation, you are automatically classified as a C-Corp in the state where you incorporate. The ...

The limited liability company, or LLC, is a relatively recent addition to the menu of options available when choosing a legal entity. It is a hybrid between a partnership and a corporation, designed ...

A limited partnership is a business entity that is characterized by two distinct types of owners - general partners and limited partners. General partners are the active managers of the business and ...

A general partnership is created when two or more people engage in business as co-owners for a profit. A general partnership is created automatically as a matter of business law without filing any ...