Company Building

Building your company can be challenging, especially for first time founders. There are many new and unforeseen challenges that founders will face as they build their product, customer base and team. Get time-tested advice for how to grow your business, manage your team and recruit top talent and investors to join your startup..

How to Get an EIN

Once you incorporate your company, you need an Employer Identification Number (EIN). It’s essential for hiring employees, filing taxes, and opening a bank account for your company.

by Bryce Warnes • 7 min read

How Do Startups Typically Allocate Shares?

Learn how many shares you should authorize at the outset of your company, how to price them, and how to allocate them between founders, advisors, employees and contractors.

by Bryce Warnes • 7 min read

How to Register a US Company from India in 10 Minutes

Learn how to easily set up a company in the US from India.

by Bryce Warnes • 5 min read

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Who Do I Need on My Advisory Board?

Learn more about how advisors can help your startup. We cover typical advisory agreements, common share grants and how to get the most out of your relationship with your advisors.

by Greg Miaskiewicz • 7 min read

Startup Foundations Podcast

Startup Foundations Podcast by Capbase. The Startup Foundations is a podcast where we talk to founders and entrepreneurs who have launched startups

by Greg Miaskiewicz • 2 min read

Should I Join a Startup Accelerator?

Accelerators can play a huge part in your startup's growth. Here's how to choose the right accelerator for your startup.

by Stefan Nagey • 7 min read

How to Split Equity Among Co-Founders

Co-founder disputes are one of the number one causes for startups to fail. Learn how to fairly allocated startup among you and your co-founders to avoid founder disputes & make good equity decisions.

by Stefan Nagey • 8 min read

How to Build a Great Remote Work Culture

Learn about how to build a great remote team at your startup. Transparency, open communication and other important values for collaborating across timezones.

by Stefan Nagey • 8 min read

Board of Directors: A Comprehensive Guide for Founders

Learn all you need to know about the board of directors, its responsibilities, and how it develops through funding runds.

by Greg Miaskiewicz • 15 min read

9 Common Legal Mistakes Made By Startups and How To Avoid Them

Avoid these common legal mistakes made by startups and save your company from dealing with fines and lawsuits. As a startup founder, keeping your company compliant is essential to protecting the value of your startup equity and reaping the rewards of your hard work.

by Greg Miaskiewicz • 7 min read

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