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One of the most important things for any fledgling entrepreneur to understand is how to build a positive relationship with the state business agencies. Knowing the rules and regulations will prevent countless future headaches, from legal costs to licenses. For a company seeking investment and outside funding, knowing the rules can prevent outright catastrophe.
In this episode, host Tom Ryan interviews Leo John, a Legal Specialist for the Securities Division of the N.C. Secretary of State. Leo provides a wealth of insight, from the value of retaining a securities attorney early in the process to the future of investment crowdfunding in North Carolina. As always, Tom is joined by co-host Jason Pyles.
• Introduction, and introduction of guest Leo John
• Leo’s background
• N.C. Secretary of State’s role in investment outreach and investor protection
• Legal tips for new entrepreneurs
- Risks of sole proprietorships
- The value of hiring a securities attorney
• The basics of crowdfunding in N.C.
- Donation-based crowdfunding
- Pre-purchase crowdfunding
- Investment crowdfunding
- Intrastate exemptions for investment crowdfunding
• Securities Division’s planning for investment crowdfunding
• Sign off, and ways to contact the show
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