Startup Investor Guru

A success story (interview) - Episode 18

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart interviews a successful startup CEO. Dr. Stewart speaks with Bill Burns, CEO of Encore Vision, and explains what it means to be successful and how he came to sell his product to Novartis.

Contractor & Employee Contracts - Episode 17

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart continues to explain the essential founding documents that a startup should have. This week we're talking about contractor and employee contracts. * Intellectual property * Representations and indemnities * Restrictive Covenants * Non-disclosure clause * Non-compete clause * Non-solicitation clause * Termination clause * Severability * Dispute process * Applicable law * Value of Contractors – bonus section!

CDA, IP claims & the business plan - Episode 16

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart continues to explain the essential founding documents that a startup should have. This week we discuss: * Confidentiality * IP claims * Business plan

Stock Options - Episode 15

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart continues to explain the essential founding documents that a startup should have. This week we discuss the stock option plan! This document helps guide the company in their use of stock options.

Shareholder’s agreement and stocks: Part 2 - Episode 14

In this episode of the Startup Investor Guru, Dr. Stewart continues to explain the founding documents that give a startup its legal standing and allow it to function efficiently and transparently. Today we continue the vital discussion about stockholder’s agreement and stock shares.