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A guide to secondary market for startups in Malaysia

Posted on January 10, 2023January 19, 2023Author IzwanPosted in Startup Issues, Angel Investing, Crowdfunding, Laws and Regulations, Seed RoundsLeave a Reply

What is a secondary market? How does it work when buying and selling crowdfunding shares? What are the risks involved and why is it such an important feature especially for investors?

My startup cofounder ghosted on me. What can I do?

Posted on April 3, 2022April 3, 2022Author IzwanPosted in Laws and Regulations, Startup Issues

After months of searching for a CTO for your startup, you’ve finally found your luck when you found a CTO candidate that has agreed to join your startup. He loves what you’re trying to solve and agreed to build the MVP needed and help you fundraise too. After back and forth of meetups, you agreed…

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How to issue sweat equity for your start-ups in Malaysia

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Startup Issues

Getting a start-up off the ground isn’t easy. It is also hard to keep a good team around and secure new talents especially when you’re bootstrapped with limited cash. Sweat equity shares are a powerful tool for helping you retain talents, and even get others like advisors and mentors in the ecosystem or industry that…

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What Malaysian startups need to know about reverse vesting

Posted on July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Laws and Regulations, Incorporation, Startup Issues

Last month, I discussed vesting schedules structures for startups. This post will discuss reverse vesting and how it can save your startup from being destroyed by your co-founders.

Why and when you need to hire a startup lawyer

Posted on July 8, 2021July 14, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Startup Issues, Startup Lawyer

In your journey as a startup founder or entrepreneur, it is so crucial for you to get a startup lawyer as soon as possible. Here’s why.

Board observers: What startup founders need to know

Posted on June 29, 2021July 14, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Boards and Advisors, Startup Issues

More venture capitals and angels prefer to take up a board observer status as opposed to a usual board seat in a company. Read more to know the pros and cons of a board observer status.

Pros and cons: Angel investor for your startup

Posted on June 20, 2021June 20, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Seed Rounds, Startup Issues

Angel investors are one of the usual and easiest sources of financing for new startups. Find out the pros and cons of having an angel in your startup.

Vesting schedule 101: A guide for Malaysian startups

Posted on June 6, 2021June 12, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Incorporation, Laws and Regulations, Startup Issues

Just formed a new startup? Learn about why you need a vesting schedule in place and how to structure it so that everyone’s interests are aligned with the company.

How to get your money’s worth from your startup lawyer

Posted on June 3, 2021June 5, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Startup Lawyer, Startup Issues

Hiring a startup lawyer can be confusing for a first time early stage entrepreneur and founder. It is a classic information asymmetry, where the party that knows less usually gets the worse deal. Unfortunately, usually, that is you, the startup founder.

What startups need to know about non-disclosure agreements

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021Author IzwanPosted in Startup Issues

Find out why you need to have non-disclosure agreement to protect your confidentiality information especially if you are a technology company or startup.

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