SparkWorks Innovation, Kathryn Keefer Startup Boards 101 (Part 4) By Kathryn Keefer Inviting friends, neighbors, or family members to sit on your startup’s board can lead to several challenges, some of which might not be expected when going into business...
SparkWorks Innovation, Kathryn Keefer Startup Boards 101 (Part 3) By Kathryn Keefer There are several things to consider when creating a Board, either advisory or statutory, so that it meets your startup’s needs and goals. There are three key factors to remember...
SparkWorks Innovation, Kathryn Keefer Startup Boards 101 (Part 2) By Kathryn Keefer While both a Board of Directors and an Advisory Board play important roles in the success of a startup, their responsibilities, authority, and purpose are quite different.
SparkWorks Innovation, Kathryn Keefer Startup Boards 101 (Part 1) By Kathryn Keefer In the midst of creating products, finding customers and investors, and closing sales, founders rarely think about adding a board of directors to their companies...
SparkWorks Innovation, Kathryn Keefer Building Smarter with Legal (Part 3) By Kathryn Keefer The quick answer is yes. A human attorney is well worth the time and money. With various AI tools emerging, services that presume to provide AI legal assistance...
SparkWorks Innovation, Kathryn Keefer Building Smarter with Legal (Part 2) By Kathryn Keefer As discussed in the previous post, an attorney experienced with start-up work is crucial to meet your company's early needs. Start-ups are unique businesses that require specialized...
SparkWorks Innovation, Kathryn Keefer Building Smarter with Legal (Part 1) By Kathryn Keefer This is Part 1 of an ongoing series showcasing the importance of involving an attorney early in your start-up journey. Hiring a start-up lawyer...