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Practical writing on starting and running a company — formation, equity, compliance and the tools that keep it all organized. New articles every month.

E-signatureOctober 14, 20263 min read

Are e-signatures legally binding? What founders need to check

Electronic signatures can be enforceable, but intent, authority, document type and reliable records matter more than a completion certificate alone.

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Product updatesOctober 14, 20262 min read

Digital Mailbox: managing business mail without treating it as a registered agent

Keep scanned business mail in your company workspace, understand what the service covers, and distinguish a mailing address from an address for legal service.

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FormationOctober 14, 20263 min read

Five Delaware formation mistakes—and what to check before filing

Check the entity name, registered agent, share structure, post-formation approvals and ongoing obligations before treating a Delaware filing as complete.

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Cap tableOctober 14, 20262 min read

How SAFEs convert: prices, share counts and the assumptions that matter

A worked conversion example, the difference between pre-money and post-money SAFEs, and why the signed agreement—not a shortcut formula—controls the outcome.

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FormationOctober 14, 20263 min read

LLC vs. corporation: choosing a structure around your business

Compare ownership, tax treatment, fundraising and ongoing administration—without confusing a legal entity with an S corporation tax election.

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Product updatesOctober 14, 20262 min read

Notorio AI: from company context to a draft you can review

Use company records to ask better questions, prepare a first draft and move reviewed text into an e-signature request—without mistaking AI output for professional advice.

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Cap tableOctober 14, 20262 min read

Option pool sizing: why 10% is a question, not a rule

Build an equity reserve around a hiring plan, distinguish reserved shares from grants, and calculate dilution using the right denominator.

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Registered agentOctober 14, 20263 min read

What a registered agent does—and what it does not do

Understand service of process, state requirements, address privacy limits and the difference between a registered agent and a business mailbox.

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FormationJuly 27, 20265 min read

Incorporating in One State, Operating in Another: What Business Owners Need to Know

A company can be incorporated in Delaware, operate in Nevada, and have legal obligations in both states. Here's how it works.

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