This is Part I of KJK’s “Startups 101” series. One of the earliest legal decisions a founder makes is what kind of entity to form and in which state to form it. That choice affects taxation, governance and future investment. Entity Types For most startups, the...
Start Ups & Capitalization
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Once More into the Valley of Death: Navigating SBIR/STTR Funding for Tech Startups after 2025
With the standard April 5th National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR deadline officially in the rearview mirror, many early stage tech startups across the country, including university and academic medical center (AMC) startup teams, are breathing a collective...
Ohio’s 2026 Venture Capital Gains Tax Deduction: A Catalyst for Investment
Ohio continues to solidify its position as a premier destination for innovation capital. Originally enacted in the 2021 state budget (H.B. 110), the Venture Capital Gains Tax Deduction officially becomes effective for tax year 2026. This forward-looking incentive...