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Brian Howe

seattle

Current: running a small venture building firm. Our first spin-out is Format Health. Previously Founder + CEO of world's fastest growing coworking space for impact entrepreneurs -- Impact Hub Seattle; Startup attorney and Founder Vox Legal (acquired 2011); Cofounder of Good Enterprise (acquired by VentureScale, 2013); Partner at conscious company accelerator Fledge.co; and Entrepreneur in Residence at University of Washington. Into podcasts, rooftops and his wife.

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Refining Your Pitch

Worn many hats related to raising $. Lawyer. Entrepreneur. Investor. As the EIR at the #1 ranked commercialization center in the U.S. (University of Washington), my job is to assist companies in securing first dollars of investment. I can help you.

Thinking about launching a coworking space? Or launched one and trying to figure out how in the world to make it work? I can help.

Startup Formation, Equity/Entity Structure & Financing

Startup attorney turned entrepreneur / investor. Enjoy assisting with big questions around founder equity, right structure, and what type of investment to go for.

Social Enterprise

Serial social entrepreneur -- founder of two B Corps and partner at conscious company accelerator Fledge.co and impact consulting firm Good Enterprise (acquired by VentureScale). EIR at #1 ranked university commercialization center. Adjunct professor in law, business and global development.

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Brian Howe answered

How it is that clarity sends me an email about a subject I have been searching for via Google a few days after my search. Are you spying on me?

But, about that compliment? Go Clarity :)

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Brian Howe answered

What is the best business structure for a tech company?

It depends :)

Financing:
When you're ready to start raising funds, C Corps (especially Delaware) are still preferred in the VC world although some angels are increasingly willing to invest in LLCs.

Risk:
When you're just starting off it's okay to have a holding LLC with DBAs. As you grow one or more of the ideas, you may want to separate out the risk so that if one company has issues it doesn't hurt the others. But it isn't necessary when you're early on. Once you add employees, cofounders, and/or investors, it's probably time. Your holding LLC could have equity in the idea and you could setup the idea as a C Corp. It's a good structure.

Also -- this ain't legal advice. Just general blahblahblah about legal structure.

Really good article from a fellow Seattle startup attorney here: http://www.startuplawblog.com/choice-of-entity/

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Extremely enlightening call discussing how to start a co-working space and the financial viability of executing that endeavor.

Dan Schwartz Source: Clarity

Brian is a thoughtful, engaging and committed social entrepreneur and leader. He has the capacity to bring people and organizations together to work for the common good. He builds lasting relationships based on mutual trust, collaboration and a shared vision for a more just and compassionate world.

Francis Janes Source: LinkedIn

I hired Brian as an attorney for my business when the business was still in concept stage. Brian was more than an attorney, though. He played such a crucial role in helping me get to the "next step". He introduced me to the right people, invited me to the right events, always encouraging the growth and progress of my venture. He exudes trustworthiness, enlightened empathy, business acumen, and the ability to make deep connections with numerous people. I look forward to continuing to build our professional relationship through HUB. I am excited to see all of the things that Brian has yet to accomplish.

Ebba Lucander Source: LinkedIn

Brian has always been really great to work with on legal and nonprofit issues. He's got a really great heart too!

Nathan Marion Source: LinkedIn

Brian is an out-of-the-box quick and creative thinker. He deliver with integrity even under great pressure. He is reliable, well-informed, ready to educate but not pushy. And, he is really fun to work with.

Michael McGill Source: LinkedIn

Brian Howe is a creative and talented attorney. We worked together to provide legal advice for a start-up film production company. I was impressed by Mr. Howe's ability to explain complicated regulatory details to the client in plain english. His condfidence and ability put the client at ease. Come to think of it, he put me at ease as well. I would highly recommend Brian Howe.

Peter J. Smith Source: LinkedIn

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