Where Deals Die Between Seed and Series A
September 24, 2026 11:32 pm Leave your thoughtsA two part conversation on what an investor and a lawyer each see before a Series A closes.
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Before the Sale: What the Lawyer and the Wealth Manager See
August 13, 2026 4:21 pm Leave your thoughtsA conversation between Daniel Novela and Jordan Niefeld on the legal, financial and tax planning business owners should begin well before a sale to protect value, leverage and after-tax proceeds.
A Continued Conversation: On LOIs and Early Leverage
March 31, 2026 10:34 pm Leave your thoughtsWhere early leverage really comes from: a continued conversation on how decisions made at the letter of intent stage shape everything that follows in a deal.
Letters of Intent: What Actually Matters
March 31, 2026 10:31 pm Leave your thoughtsA conversation on the economics of letters of intent: clarity, leverage, and heading off the late-stage price revision.
SIGNALS 027: Deal Intelligence—A Corporate Lawyer’s Field Guide
February 12, 2026 5:38 pm Leave your thoughtsWhy reading people, timing, and structure matters as much as reading documents.
The Surprising Secrets Behind Founder-Led Success
May 8, 2025 5:59 pm Leave your thoughtsWhat makes founder-led businesses so uniquely successful?
Why Comprehensive Asset Management is Important for Your Business
December 5, 2023 1:39 am Leave your thoughtsMy expertise lies in skillfully coordinating asset maneuvers that benefit high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and their businesses. For many clients, their assets can be varied, such as businesses, an art collection, a yacht, a private plane, and real estate. They may seem like varied specialties, but when viewed singly as the management of various high-value assets, my specialty begins to come into focus.
Four Great Ways to Invest in or Get Capital for a Startup
August 7, 2023 1:49 am Leave your thoughtsLet's explore the advantages and considerations of four different types of funding: angel investment, venture capital, crowdfunding, and grants. Understanding this information is critical to making a perfectly profitable match.
Navigating Offshore Corporations: Tales of Jurisdictions and Clever Choices
June 30, 2023 3:40 pm Leave your thoughtsWhen it comes to offshore corporations, choosing the right jurisdiction can make all the difference.
The Pros and Cons of 5 Different M&A Transaction Structure Options
May 14, 2023 6:16 pm Leave your thoughtsAsset purchase, stock purchase, and three more: the trade-offs behind five common deal structures in manufacturing M&A.