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kirsty

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About kirsty

CFO at Y Combinator

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    It depends on specific circumstances. If the IP in the foreign company is truly unrelated, then there are circumstances where it could make sense to just start a new company in the…

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    Y Combinator is hiring a CPA to join our Finance Team

    The Y Combinator Finance Team is looking for a CPA with fund experience to join our team as Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller (depending on experience). For more details a…

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    Agreed that 83b elections are crucial - there is very little a company can do if the form does not get filed within the 30 day window. The consequences of not filing the election c…

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    Thanks Geoff. I'm happy to answer questions on this topic. However some things are company and situation specific so can't be generalized. Also IANAL!

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    Safes and convertible note are both types of Convertible Securities. Ie they each convert into shares at a future date, usually at a priced round. A convertible note is structured …

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    Safes (and other convertible securities) convert at the cap, assuming the round valuation is higher than the cap. Where there are safes with multiple caps there are a number of met…

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