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Founders’ guide to equity, valuations, and company growth.

Interview with David DeWolf, CEO of Knownwell

Check out our most recent edition of Founder Spotlight Interview, featuring David DeWolf, the CEO of Knownwell, an AI solutions company revolutionizing the way businesses operate in the Intelligence Economy. We are thrilled to share with our readers Knownwell’s exciting journey and challenges. Could you share the journey of Knownwell from its inception to becoming …

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Innovating For Tomorrow: A Recap of FinovateSpring 2024!

Finovate Spring 2024 was a pivotal event for fintech industry leaders. It showcased groundbreaking demos, influential speakers, and valuable networking opportunities. Over 100 speakers from leading fintech companies, banks, investors, and industry experts spoke at Finovate. Through FinovateSpring, many companies showcased their latest technologies through live demos and for industry leaders to share insights on …

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What are the different methods used for Family Business Valuation?

There are different ways to figure out how much a family business or other type of business is worth. Traditional methods of valuing businesses have relied on a company’s profits or asset worth.  For many family business owners, valuing their company is costly. Unfortunately, both of these ideas are wrong. Family business valuation and succession …

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Interview With Zain Jaffer, Founder of Zain Ventures

Wait is over; in this edition of Founder Spotlight Interview, we introduce Zain Jaffer, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor actively involved in the PropTech space through his ventures, investments, and mentorship initiatives. Desire to support visionary entrepreneurs while investing flexibly across sectors like PropTech inspired Zain Jaffer to launch his investment vehicle, Zain Ventures. Let’s …

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IRS Section for Non-Qualified Deferred Payment (2024 Updates)

While NQDC audits declined in recent years, the updated guide and the IRS’s request for substantial budget increases suggest heightened enforcement may be forthcoming. If enacted, a proposal in the Biden administration’s budget would also require employers to withhold Section 409A penalties from employees’ pay starting in 2024. IRS recently updated the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation …

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83b Election for Stock options

Navigating taxes is like solving a puzzle. You piece together deductions and credits to minimize your liability while staying within the rules. While you try to minimize your tax, it’s of the essence to know the tax codes. For Founders and employees with stock options, opting for the 83(b) election can help you save taxes. …

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Webinar: Best Practices for Founder Equity and Cap Tables

Are you a busy founder growing your business, but uncertain when it comes to the topic of your equity? From juggling shareholder equity, new investors, ESOP plans and more, there is a lot that could go wrong with your cap table. By being mindful of these common mistakes and being proactive with your equity, founders …

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Get funding for startups in Australia

Startup funding in Australia is a crucial hurdle for entrepreneurs in this environment as it influences their capacity for innovation and growth.  The government provides significant support for innovative projects, with over $3 billion allocated annually through the Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) alone. Initiatives such as the CSIRO Kick-Start and the Export Market …

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Interview With Alex Cooper, Co-founder of Pathways

Get ready! Because Eqvista is back with another exciting edition of the Founder Spotlight Interview! This time, we bring you Alex Cooper, the brilliant Co-Founder of Pathways. This revolutionary platform automates the creation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for building materials using AI technology. With Pathways, you can save up to 75% of your time …

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Astrella Alternative: Switch to Eqvista For Easy Equity Management

Astrella by EQ is a cloud-based platform that offers equity management software for private businesses. It provides tools for managing cap tables, monitoring ownership transfers, and guaranteeing adherence to legal and regulatory obligations. Many people like Astrella because it has features necessary for stock valuations and regulatory compliance. As businesses expand, however, their requirements evolve. …

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Interview with Claudia Tobar, Co-founder and Chief Education and Impact Officer at Kamina

Get ready to be inspired! In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Claudia Tobar, the co-founder and chief education and impact officer at Kamina – a game-changing financial institution in Latin America. Claudia is here to take us through Kamina’s incredible story. What inspired you to start Kamina, and what …

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Expert Witness Valuation Methods (With Example)

With complex finance and law, expert witnesses can greatly impact crucial legal battles like divorces or intellectual property disputes. These methods are critical in providing neutral, objective assessments of asset value, which help courts and juries make informed decisions. Expert witnesses use many different valuation methods, from income-based to market-based or asset-based methods. The method …

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Bootstrapping vs Funding: Which is Right for Your Startup

Do you want to try to seek capital for your business or bootstrap it? It’s a classic issue that every entrepreneur has been in. Many individuals have strong opinions about starting and running a business. Every business is unique, so no solution will apply to this subject. Raising money from external sources like investors or …

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Interview With Tiago Rebelo, Co-Founder and CEO of Connected

Eqvista welcomes you to another episode of the Founder Spotlight series! We are introducing Tiago Rebelo, the Co-Founder and CEO of Connected, a Portuguese startup dedicated to delivering universal, standardized, and affordable narrowband connectivity from space using Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology. So, join us now, and let’s hear Tiago’s awe-inspiring story about how …

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Valuation and Advisory Services in Australia

Australia’s economic and commercial climate has undergone a massive upturn in recent decades. Increasing start-up registrations, entrepreneurs, ecosystems, and Australian company funding are demonstrating this transition and leading to new global leadership.  These new entrants, investor groups, and stakeholders are curious about their investees’ or target firms’ valuations. Business valuations have risen in recent years …

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409A Valuations and Non-US Companies

In today’s interconnected economy, the lines between domestic and international business operations are blurred. One area that has gained attention is the intersection of global business practices and US tax regulations. As foreign companies seek to attract and retain top talent in the United States, they often navigate across unfamiliar legal terms. Among the many …

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Interview With Tristan Pelloux, OKR Coach and Founder of StrategWhy

Get ready for an exciting edition of the Founder Spotlight interview, where we are thrilled to feature Tristan Pelloux – an OKR Coach and the founder of StrategWhy – an independent advisory firm that specializes in complex project management and strategy execution, with a particular focus on Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). Join us for …

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LLC Taxation: Corporate and Single member filing requirements

Operating a business as an LLC comes with tax considerations, even though it’s commonly known as a “pass-through” entity for federal income tax. It means the LLC usually doesn’t pay federal income tax, but important filing requirements remain. A limited liability company can be taxed in many ways, but it always provides flexibility to the …

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How To Calculate Net Asset Value In 2024?

Let’s say an investor evaluates two mutual funds, each with appealing attributes. One fund boasts a robust track record of performance, while the other offers a compelling investment strategy that aligns with the investor’s long-term goals.  The decision seems daunting until the investor considers each fund’s Net asset value.  What is  Net Asset Value? This …

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Interview With Jeff Wallace, Co-founder of Silicon Valley in Your Pocket

In this edition of the founder spotlight interview, we have Jeff Wallace, the co-founder of SVIYP, a virtual incubator and accelerator program based in Silicon Valley that provides startup coaching to entrepreneurs globally. Jeff takes us through the amazing journey of SVYIP and how it turned out to be the ultimate place for startup founders. …

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