Structure
Determine your optimal Founder Office structure. How will you organise your business? What’s the chain of command? How will information flow? How will you collaborate across teams and departments?
Take advice from professionals, and don’t underestimate tax, legal, and regulatory considerations – these are often highly influential.
Give some thought to:
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Entity type
company, foundation, trust, partnership
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Legal considerations
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Tax considerations
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Regulatory considerations
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Jurisdiction and geo-political outlook
consider time zone, proximity, stability, access to experts
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Governance
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Privacy
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Practical considerations
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Look at the landscape both in terms of what has gone before, and what might be coming down the road. While we can only make decisions based on what we know, we can often anticipate headwinds, so don’t forget to prepare for these.