28
Jan
Wed
in-person
Early Stage Tax Strategies for Growth-Stage founders ($2-$10M ARR), Daniel Neuman, Carney Law
You've hit product-market fit. Now it's time to get your tax strategy right before inefficient decisions cost you hundreds of thousands. This intimate founder gathering brings together six leaders building in the $2-10M ARR range with seasoned tax professionals and financial advisors who work with early-stage companies.
This isn't accounting 101. This is the conversation about tax planning decisions that actually move the needle at your stage.
What You'll Get
Free expert guidance on tax strategies that matter, including:
- Entity structure optimization for your stage and trajectory
- R&D tax credits and other overlooked deductions
- Founder compensation strategy (salary vs. distributions vs. equity considerations)
- Sales tax and multi-state compliance essentials
- Tax-efficient fundraising decisions
- Preparing your financials and tax position for Series A or growth capital
- Loss carryforwards and profitability timing
- Minimizing tax drag on growth decisions
Peer learning from other founders navigating similar growth challenges and tax decisions
Practical, actionable plans you can implement immediately with your finance and accounting teams
Perfect For You if:
- You're at $2-$10M ARR and thinking seriously about tax efficiency
- You're raising capital (or planning to) and want to optimize your tax position
- You're not sure if your current structure is costing you money
- You want expert guidance without the $500/hour engagement fees
- You care about getting tax strategy right before it becomes costly to change
Why small and intimate?
With six founders and dedicated tax experts, there's real time for your specific questions. Whether you're planning for Series A, scaling across states, or trying to maximize retained earnings, you'll leave with clarity and a plan.
Speaker
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Daniel Neuman
Shareholder, Attorney. Carney Law.
Danny Neuman is a corporate and securities attorney who works closely with startups, emerging companies, and venture capital funds. He advises clients on a range of business and legal issues that often arise during the different stages of a company’s lifecycle. This includes helping founders and entrepreneurs with choosing the right business entity, navigating securities law and regulatory compliance, establishing strong corporate governance structures, and developing strategies to protect intellectual property. Danny also guides clients through mergers and acquisitions and serves as outside counsel on day-to-day legal and operational matters.
Negotiating early-stage financings is one of Danny’s core strengths. He brings deep experience in guiding companies through capital raises from angels, venture capital funds, and strategic investors. With a strong understanding of commercial and intellectual property law, Danny frequently drafts and negotiates complex agreements, particularly those involving data privacy and technology licensing.
Founders, startup teams, investors and executives often turn to hm for direct, hands-on legal support. His clients span a range of industries, from software, e-commerce and virtual and augmented reality to life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate and hospitality. Known for his practical, business-oriented approach, Danny helps innovative companies manage risk, scale effectively and adapt to rapid change.
Before joining Carney, Danny worked at a boutique corporate and securities law firm in Tucson, Arizona, served in-house at a large aviation company, and completed a general counsel internship with a major defense contractor. A native of Seattle, he brings a strong regional perspective to his practice and remains deeply connected to the Pacific Northwest’s entrepreneurial and investment communities.
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all founders,
not just ceo
People inclined to be Founders are a rare breed, and are hard to spot in society. We welcome ALL Founders, regardless of role, and generate proprietary profiles for every member so you can easily find your next team member or co-Founder.
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current founders
Regardless of where you are on your journey, Founders share a unique set of challenges. Hiring, leadership, managing investors, developing products, handling customer issues, external communications, etc. This community exists to amplify your success.
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TRANSITIONING FOUNDERS
So you’ve founded at least one company, and now you’re looking to refine your next great idea or find the perfect co-founder. Share and learn from a wide array of talented Founders in your area.
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CURIOUS FOUNDERS
Congratulations! You’ve found success as a Founder and are now getting curious about doing it again. Now you need to find the right idea and co-founder to excite you. Share your wisdom and passion while forming new bonds within the startup ecosystem in your area.
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