{"product_id":"technology-company-wurl-9780470223925","title":"Technology Company wURL","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Lifecycle of a Technology Company\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Lifecycle of a Technology Company is a comprehensive business and legal handbook for all but the most experienced technology entrepreneurs. I shared my copy with a few colleagues at MIT who have either started or are contemplating launching their own companies, and I had a real problem retrieving it. The data supports my opinion that this book will attain ''handbook'' status on the desks of technology entrepreneurs.\u003cbr\u003e -Dr. George B. Kenney, Associate Director Materials Processing \u0026amp; Microphotonics Centers at MIT\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book will help entrepreneurs avoid the pitfalls on the long road to success for venture-backed technology companies. It distills a lifetime of experience in advising technology companies in a concise and understandable way.\u003cbr\u003e -Howard Berke, Serial Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Lifecycle of a Technology Company provides a valuable resource for lawyers at a variety of experience \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Web Site xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 Start-Up Phase 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFounders’ Contractual Arrangements and Mechanics of the Incorporation Process 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoice of Entity 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock Option Plans and Other Equity Compensation Arrangements 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployment Agreements 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 Financing the Venture 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenture Capital Financings 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasics of Debt Financing 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrief Introduction to the Structure and Operation of Venture Capital and Buyout Funds 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3 Intellectual Property Protection 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasics of Intellectual Property Protection 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLicense Agreements 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology Licensing: Advanced Topics 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4 Private Placements, Initial Public Offerings, and Public Company Regulation 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasics of Securities Regulation for Private\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompanies 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial Public Offerings 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Company Regulation 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5 Acquisitions 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMergers and Acquisitions: Structuring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsiderations 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of an Acquisition Agreement 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced Topics 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 293\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402305053015,"sku":"9780470223925","price":81.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470223925.jpg?v=1730480006","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/technology-company-wurl-9780470223925","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}