The Entrepreneurial Strategy Series
The Entrepreneurial Strategy Series
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Every month Gearhart Law attorneys interview successful entrepreneurs and leading business experts. Each episode explores key topics for entrepreneurs, including intellectual property, securing funding, successful pitching, attracting investors, strategic marketing, AI trends, and more, providing valuable insights to help grow and protect your business. Hosted by David Postolski, Esq.
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The podcast covers a variety of themes critical to entrepreneurs, including intellectual property, funding strategies, pitching techniques, strategic marketing, and the latest AI trends. Specific episodes include discussions on increasing company value through advanced valuation strategies and modern funding methods such as equity crowdfunding.
Every month Gearhart Law attorneys interview successful entrepreneurs and leading business experts. Each episode explores key topics for entrepreneurs, including intellectual property, securing funding, successful pitching, attracting investors, strategic marketing, AI trends, and more, providing valuable insights to help grow and protect your business. Hosted by David Postolski, Esq.
In this Entrepreneurial Strategy Series event we explored the key financial and structural decisions founders face when starting and growing a business. Experts discussed entity selection, fundraising strategies, tax implications, and how to position a company for investors and long-term success. Attendees walked away with practical insights on building the right foundation for scaling a business.
Presented by the Entrepreneurial Strategy Series and Gearhart Law on February 26, 2026.
Key Takeaways:
Choose the right entity: LLCs and S Corps work well for small or owner-operated businesses, while C Corps are preferred by investors.
C Corps attract funding: Venture capital and institutional investors typically require a C Corp structure.
Understand tax differences: LLCs and S Corps pass profits/losses to owners; C Corps pay corporate taxes at the entity level.
File taxes even with losses: Losses can provide future tax benefits and should always be documented.
Separate business finances: Maintain a business bank account and proper accounting from day one.
Delaware is common for startups: It offers flexibility and familiarity for investors, though not always required.
International business adds complexity: Operating abroad requires careful legal and tax planning.
Operate professionally: Strong financial discipline and good advisors help build credibility with investors.
Our Speakers:
- Mitchell Fillet, Chairman & CEO of Fillet Capital Corp, Educator & Senior Executive: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professormitch-8735b9113/
- Robert Pesce, Managing Director in the Tax & Business Services division at CBIZ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-pesce-cpa-413a57/
- David D. Postolski, Esq: event moderator, is a senior partner at Gearhart Law: https://gearhartlaw.com/team/david-postolski-esq/
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The Entrepreneurial Strategy Series is sponsored by Gearhart Law, a full service Intellectual Property firm specializing in Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law domestically and globally. Call us for a free consultation at 908-273-0700 or contact us through: https://gearhartlaw.com/
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