Tariffs Are Wrecking Your Startup’s Financial Model. Don’t Let Them Break Your Compensation Plan Too.

By: Maryam Naghavi The 2025 tariff hikes—especially on imports from China—are driving up costs across the board. Startups that rely on global supply chains, contract manufacturing, or foreign cloud infrastructure are seeing their margins shrink overnight. And while boards and founders are scrambling to renegotiate vendor contracts and find cheaper alternatives, one thing is getting […]

Steering Clear of Trouble—How Boards Can Dodge Legal Landmines in Deals Involving the Controlling Stockholders

Picture this: your company is about to enter into a transaction, but the controlling stockholder stands on one side of what you—the board—are required to approve, either because they are literally standing on the other side of the chess board or simply because they are getting a little extra something that others—that is, your minority […]

Venture Capital – A Friend or Foe?

A Founder’s Guide to Safeguarding Your CompanyBy: Maryam Naghavi For many startup founders, venture capital (VC) seems like the golden ticket to growth. It promises the cash injection needed to expand, alongside access to experienced investors who can offer mentorship and business connections. However, the journey from a promising startup to a VC-backed company is […]