Guest Authors Stories
How to build an effective cybersecurity program in nine steps
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. BARR Advisory, which has offices in Kansas City, is a cloud-based security and compliance solutions provider, specializing in cybersecurity, is a financial partner of Startland News. Click here to check out more from this Cybersecurity Month series from BARR Advisory. A strong cybersecurity…
Six cap table management tips
Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. The following is a paid thought leadership piece from Chris Schumm, McQueary Schumm Munsell Group at Morgan Stanley in Leawood, Kansas. Cap table management can be more complex than it seems; Discover six ways to improve the accuracy of your cap table As the…
Switching equity plan providers during macro uncertainty
Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. The following is a paid thought leadership piece from The Plaza Group at Morgan Stanley in Leawood, Kansas. Discover the benefits of evaluating a new equity plan provider; Managing equity plans can play a critical role in fostering company ownership culture Managing equity plans could…
Convenient target: Smarter regulation needed to combat peer-to-peer payment scams
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Tony Bergida is an Olathe-based entrepreneur and small business owner, as well as a candidate for Johnson County Commission District 6. Click here to read more about that race in the 2024 KC Voter Guide, a free-to-access resource produced through a partnership of…
The journey from startup to IPO
Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. The following is a paid thought leadership piece from Chris Schumm, McQueary Schumm Munsell Group at Morgan Stanley in Leawood, Kansas. The lifecycle of a private company is evolving. Over the last two decades, the timeline for companies to seek an entry to the…