What’s a Super Angel? A Guide to Startup Jargon

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Image courtesy of Stuart Miles / freedigitalphotos.net

Angel investor. Crowdfunding. Incubator. Anyone new to the startup world quickly encounters a dizzying array of jargon. To bring your vocabulary up to speed as quickly as your company, here is a quick guide to some common startup terms:

Accelerator – A program, normally lasting a few months, designed to help startups grow rapidly. Accelerators usually require startups to apply for acceptance into a “class,” which consists of a group of startups who will proceed through the program together, Continue reading

Wisconsin and Illinois Startup Law Blog Launched

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Image courtesy of Stuart Miles / freedigitalphotos.net

The Gauthier Law Group, LLC has launched a new blog for startup businesses and their founders. Called STARTUPBLAWG.COM, the new blog will focus on legal and business issues of particular interest to startup and emerging businesses in Wisconsin and Illinois.  Topics discussed on the blog will include selecting and forming startup entities, finding and leasing startup office space and obtaining financing for startups.

The Gauthier Law Group is a boutique corporate law firm that represents startups and emerging businesses throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. Founded by a Harvard-educated entrepreneur in 2001, The Gauthier Law Group combines the excellent legal representation often sought at larger firms with the personalized, attentive service that is the hallmark of a boutique practice. To learn more about Ms. Gauthier’s background and experience, visit her Google or LinkedIn profiles.

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