Legal and Accounting Basics for Startups with Kirsty Nathoo and Carolynn Levy (HtSaS 2014: 18)

Summary

In this lecture, Kirsty Nathoo and Carolynn Levy discuss the mechanics of starting a startup, specifically focusing on the legal and accounting aspects. They emphasize the importance of understanding the basics in order to set up the startup correctly and avoid future problems. They cover topics such as forming a legal entity, protecting assets and intellectual property, raising money, hiring employees, and entering into contracts. They also mention the importance of discussing issues among founders, such as leadership and equity distribution.

Importance of understanding legal and accounting basics for startups
Forming a legal entity and protecting assets and intellectual property
Raising money and entering into contracts
Hiring employees and discussing issues among founders
Importance of leadership and equal equity distribution

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