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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 … Continued

Top 100 Seed Investments and Investors

Getting funds for a new business is always crucial and probably one of the hardest challenges new business owners go through. Most startups seek help from seed investments and investors to help their business through its early stages. Investors usually exchange funding for an equity stake of the business, giving them partial ownership, and business … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

5 Most Trusted 409A Valuation Firms in 2024

The 409A Valuation service market was worth $100 billion in 2023 and is projected to be worth 194.87 billion by the end of 2030, growing at a rate of 10% per year from 2024 to 2030. This market is a subset of the financial services business that concentrates on helping private corporations meet the requirements … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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. … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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