Check out the latest edition of Founder Spotlight! This time, we’re shining a light on Angel Orrantia, the dynamic Founder and President of Corporate Strategies. i2i Corporate Strategies is at the forefront of providing advisory and consulting services to drive Indigenous economic development, enterprise, and business opportunities. Get ready to dive into the world of …
Startups begin with unique ideas and make it through innovative thinking, hard work, and all the other hurdles. They eventually achieve traction leading to maturity. One of the important elements in a company’s evolution is developing and managing the shares through a suitable pro forma cap table. It might be hard for newcomers in the …
There are several options when it comes to valuing your company, and discounted cash flow (DCF) is probably the most common one. The DCF method establishes your company’s value by its projected future cash flows. It is common practice to employ this strategy while assessing possible investment possibilities. Despite its prevalence, the DCF method of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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