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Entrepreneurship Fundamentals
Technology Entrepreneurship
1. Introduction to Technology Entrepreneurship
2. Opportunity Recognition and Validation
3. Business Model Development
4. Product Development and Management
5. Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy
6. Go-to-Market Strategy
7. Building and Leading the Team
8. Financing the Venture
9. Scaling and Growth
10. Legal and Regulatory Landscape
11. Exit Strategies
Legal and Regulatory Landscape
Company Formation and Structure
Business Entity Types
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
C Corporation
S Corporation
Benefit Corporation
Choosing the Right Structure
Tax Implications
Liability Protection
Investment Considerations
Operational Flexibility
Incorporation Process
State Selection
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
Initial Resolutions
Corporate Formalities
Board Meetings
Shareholder Meetings
Record Keeping
Annual Filings
Governance and Compliance
Board of Directors
Roles and Responsibilities
Board Composition
Independent Directors
Board Committees
Fiduciary Duties
Shareholder Agreements
Voting Rights
Transfer Restrictions
Tag-Along Rights
Drag-Along Rights
Corporate Governance Best Practices
Transparency
Accountability
Risk Management
Ethics and Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Securities Laws
Data Privacy Regulations
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Industry-Specific Regulations
Financial Services (FINRA, SEC)
Healthcare (FDA, HIPAA)
Telecommunications (FCC)
Export Controls
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Employment Law Compliance
Equal Employment Opportunity
Wage and Hour Laws
Workplace Safety
Employee Benefits
Key Contracts and Agreements
Foundational Agreements
Founder Agreements
Shareholder Agreements
Operating Agreements
Employment-Related Agreements
Employment Contracts
At-Will vs. Fixed-Term
Compensation Terms
Termination Provisions
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Mutual vs. One-Way NDAs
Scope of Confidentiality
Duration and Exceptions
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements
Geographic Scope
Time Limitations
Enforceability Considerations
Invention Assignment Agreements
Work-for-Hire Provisions
Patent Assignment
Moral Rights
Commercial Agreements
Customer Agreements
Terms of Service
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
Data Processing Agreements
Vendor and Supplier Agreements
Purchase Agreements
Service Agreements
Software Licensing Agreements
Partnership Agreements
Strategic Partnerships
Technology Partnerships
Distribution Agreements
Intellectual Property Agreements
Patent Licensing Agreements
Trademark Licensing Agreements
Software Licensing Agreements
Open Source Compliance
Risk Management and Insurance
Risk Assessment
Operational Risks
Financial Risks
Legal Risks
Reputational Risks
Insurance Coverage
General Liability Insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
Directors and Officers Insurance
Cyber Liability Insurance
Employment Practices Liability Insurance
Crisis Management
Crisis Response Planning
Communication Strategies
Business Continuity Planning
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