Selling a Share of the Company or a Share of the Startup?

In my venture practice, I encounter a situation where startup founders, not deeply knowledgeable about legal matters, confuse two things: an investor’s investment in the company and the sale of their share in the company to the investor. What is the difference between these two actions? When an investor puts money into a company, that money becomes the property of …

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On June 5, 2022, a referendum on amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be held in our country.

What do I want to say about this event?

I am extremely disappointed that the draft amendments were not submitted for public discussion, people were not given the opportunity to make their suggestions, comments. As a consequence, we see that the project does not reflect the aspirations of many citizens of Kazakhstan, the changes in society that have become obvious …

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Russophobia in the world.

These days, in connection with Russia’s attack on Ukraine, there is an unprecedented surge of Russophobia around the world.

At a Czech university, a professor asked Russian students to leave before the start of classes and forbade them to appear at his lectures.

In Italy, the school principal invited the parents of the only Russian student of the first grade …

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Reflections on the situation in Ukraine (part 3).

Was there a threat of fascism in Ukraine before Russia invaded it?

Formally, the reason for the entry of the Russian army into Ukraine, as Putin states, was the protection of Russian and Russian-speaking citizens of Ukraine from the nationalist and chauvinistic leadership of the country.

In fact, this reason is made up and does not stand up to any …

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About Nurlan Saburov.

In this life, everything has a price. To get something, you need to give something away.

Millions of fans of Nurlan Saburov were ready to give him their love and recognition. In return, they expected him to act. But he did not commit it, did not condemn the war in Ukraine, and, accordingly, lost millions of fans.

But he got …

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Russia in Ukraine’s Place.

Dear Russians!

Imagine this scenario: 2030. Russia, after getting rid of a dictator, decides to choose a Western path of development and align itself with Europe and the USA. The majority of Russians support democratic and liberal values.

Neighboring China, a perennial competitor and opponent of the USA, expresses dissatisfaction with this and calls on Russia to abandon these plans. …

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Latent Putinists

Be cautious.

Recently, I was talking with a Russian who was categorically against the war in Ukraine. I took him for one of us. I relaxed. Started sharing the latest updates from the front, news of the atrocities committed by Russian fascists. Condemned Putin for this inhuman war.

He listened silently. And then he said, “Yes, Putin shouldn’t have gone …

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Fascism in Russia.

FASCISM (ital. fascismo – from fascio – bundle, association) is a totalitarian type state regime. Fascism denies democratic values and opposes them with a rigid order in the state and society. Fascism relies on a political party, which, having come to power, becomes a state-monopoly organization, as well as on the indisputable authority of the “leader”, the “Fuhrer”. Characteristic signs …

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