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A Guide to Product Recall Insurance
Product recall insurance can be a lifeline during a recall — but many companies assume other insurance lines cover this situation. Let’s talk about the ins and outs of this coverage and whether you need it.
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Ready to Sell Your Business? Here Are 5 Savvy Exit Strategies
Founders don’t always consider exit strategies when launching a new business; however, it’s another part of risk management to consider. Let’s review some options.
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How to Find the Right CFO for Your Startup
Scaling means recruiting vital team members to support your efforts — but who? Let’s talk about finding the right startup CFO that fits your budget and needs, from new startups to those with venture capital in mind.
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10 Venture Capital Firms Investing in Early-Stage Startups
Although investors have hit the brakes on the growth-stage, early-stage startups remain a hot commodity. Here are some top VC firms to know.
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How to Establish an Employee Stock Option Plan
Startups can expand and develop by establishing an employee stock option (ESO) plan — but it does require some highly strategic steps. Let’s discuss how to make it happen.
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Valuable Tax Incentives & Credits for Your Startup
Should startup founders consider tax incentives and credits as part of financial savings? Here’s why this strategy might makes sense for your small or mid-market business and how to make it happen.
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10 Digital Health Companies Positively Impacting Our Daily Lives
Digital health companies take patient care to the next level and transform the healthcare industry. Here’s a roundup of notable startups that have the potential to impact our lives every single day!
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Top 4 Grant Resources for Tech Startups
Tech startups have plenty of funding available if leaders look in the right places. This post uncovers the top grant resources and where to apply for them. Let’s go!
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Downsizing In Downturns, EPL Insurance Considerations
During downturns, downsizing can quickly trigger employment-related issues. Here are some EPL insurance considerations for small, mid-market, and late-stage companies to keep in mind.
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5 Key Takeaways from the Sequoia Memo — Y Combinator & LightSpeed Chime In
The “leaked” Sequoia memo, Adapting to Endure, highlights several concepts for startups and businesses backed by venture capital. Here’s our key takeaways.
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Property Insurance for Crypto Mining Facilities — What’s the Big Deal?
Crypto mining facilities are popping up more and more nowadays, especially with cryptocurrency wildly popular. Here’s why property insurance for crypto mining real estate is such a big deal.
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The Value of D&O Insurance for Crypto Companies
Crypto companies must battle a slew of risks amid a volatile market. Let’s discuss what exposures leaders face and why D&O insurance is vital.
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Content Creator Insurance Guide
Experts predict the influencer marketing space to reach $16.4B this year. As a content creator, will you be a part of this massive figure? Learn how to protect yourself here.
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Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto — What You Should Know
President Biden recently released an Executive Order on Crypto, ensuring responsible innovation in digital assets. Here’s the newsbeat.
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This Week In Risk Management — February
Here’s a familiar question: If a tree falls in the woods, and no one is around to hear it, does it still make a noise? Of course, we know that it does! Scientific discovery works wonders when answering questions about the universe — but these questions still make us ponder. And we like that. As
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This Week in Risk Management — November Issue #2
As we officially enter the holiday season, the rest of the world is moving forward differently. This week in risk management brings us a new phase of COVID-19-related trials, mammoth Astroworld lawsuits, data protection issues for local governments, and a glimmer of hope in tech innovation. Let’s dive in. Astroworld Organizers Faces Massive Lawsuits Ten
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This Week In Risk Management — November Issue #1
“Dodging” is the theme of this post, whether it’s dodging catastrophes or live rounds from a prop gun. While these topics might seem incredibly grim, let’s take a respectful step back to ponder how these tragic events could potentially shape our future — and why they should. Will Underwriters Put Coal Plants on the Chopping
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OSHA’s New Workplace Safety Initiatives & Insurance
Biden and OSHA have teamed to release a new workplace safety initiatives — but how will this impact insurance for startups or mid-market businesses?
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Tech Companies: What to Expect Going Public Post-Pandemic
After a nerve wracking pandemic year, many tech companies anticipate going public. Here’s what to expect from IPOs in the future.
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This Week In Risk Management — August Issue #2
The water cooler is buzzing with new and alarming risk management stories headlining this week. From sexual misconduct allegations to COVID-19 lawsuits to SEC-approved requirements regarding diversity, we’re hearing a lot of chatter reminding us how vital the right coverage is. And these hot topics are only the beginning. Here’s what’s happening in the risk
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How Companies Are Responding to the Hybrid Work Environment
Late-stage companies are considering hybrid schedules worldwide. Let’s take a look at this new flexible work status to see if it fits your corporate goals.
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This Week In Risk Management — July Issue #1
Welcome to the first edition of “This Week In Risk Management,” a new series bringing you risk management insights directly from the Founder Shield team. In each edition, we’ll take a look at some recent stories that caught our eye, from regulator enforcements, cyber attacks, lawsuits to insurance market trends. Our goal with this series
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