What is the difference between the Shareholders Agreement and the Articles of Association?
Articles of Association: Public document registered at the Companies Registry that governs the general and legal operation of the company with regard to third parties.
What is a “Term Sheet” and what is its legal validity?
It is a preliminary document that summarises the key financial and policy conditions under which a venture capital fund is willing
What is “Vesting” for founders and key employees?
It is a contractual mechanism by which founders or key employees do not receive full ownership of their shares
What is a “Participatory Loan” and why is it so widely used in the entrepreneurial ecosystem?
It is a medium-to-long-term financial instrument that features a mixed interest rate (a minimum fixed tranche and a variable tranche
What is the “SAFE” instrument (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)?
It is a contract similar to the convertible note but not structured as debt. It is a financial agreement whereby the investor provides capital
How do I know if my clients truly value sustainability or if it is just a trend?
Many clients no longer perceive sustainability as a differential value, but rather as something they take for granted that companies
Is sustainability only viable for companies with resources to invest?
Not necessarily. Many sustainability measures have zero or very low cost: reviewing electricity consumption, reducing paper use
How is the team’s fear of AI eliminating jobs managed?
The best way to reduce fear of AI is to clearly explain which tasks are to be automated and why.
Is it necessary to digitalize all my company’s processes before introducing AI?
AI can only improve processes that are at least minimally defined. It is not necessary to digitalize the entire company
To use AI in my company, what happens if my data is scattered across several spreadsheets and emails?
This is a common situation. When data is spread across spreadsheets, emails and documents, AI can still work
