Founder's Guide
The California resources every founder bookmarks.
Official links for starting, running and growing a company in the Golden State.
Starting a Business
CalGold business permits ↗CA Secretary of State: Business ↗CA Office of the Small Business Advocate ↗U.S. Small Business Administration ↗Tax & Employment
CA Franchise Tax Board ↗CA Dept. of Tax and Fee Administration ↗CA Employment Development Dept. ↗IRS: Small Business ↗+Go deeper
All memos →The Boardroom
MEMO 016 MIN READYour First 90 Days as CEOListen before you change anything.Read the memo →MEMO 027 MIN READRaising a Round: The Founder's ChecklistGet your numbers and data room ready before the first meeting.Read the memo →MEMO 036 MIN READBuilding a Board That Actually HelpsAdd an independent director early.Read the memo →
