Ryan McRobert

Oct 25, 2024 | mondaq.com | Ryan McRobert

You've rolled out your U.S.-based token compensation structure for global employees—only to discover mere weeks before unlock that most countries considered the transfer itself a taxable event. Now you're on the hook for €300,000 in legal and advisory fees, and you have to fire your Employer of Record and payroll providers for causing you to make incorrect tax withholdings. It's a significant bind—and not even the worst one you could find yourself in if your token launch is mishandled.

Aug 20, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Katherine Duncan |Ryan McRobert

When an investor is thinking about betting on an up-and-coming software innovator, what do they look for? We asked, and they answered. At Seattle Tech Week, we co-hosted a panel of investors who focused on different stages of a company’s lifecycle, followed by a mixer at Fenwick’s speakeasy lounge to encourage further discussion between the area’s top talent from the technology and life sciences ecosystem.

Jul 29, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Katherine Duncan |Ryan McRobert

With Seattle Tech Week around the corner, here are 10 facts about the community that reveal why so many industry giants, startups, and investors choose Washington: Startups in Seattle. In 2024, Seattle was home to more than 1,400 startups. More than 25% of these were software or SaaS companies that served a spectrum of industries, including AI, blockchain, cloud computing, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Seattle is a great place to launch your tech career.

May 10, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Andrew T. Albertson |Ryan Mitteness |Ryan McRobert

Global demand for Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs) is growing rapidly in the decentralized finance (DeFi) community and traditional finance industry. Tokenized RWAs allow legal ownership or rights to traditionally illiquid assets to be digitalized and traded on digital platforms, leading to expedited settlements and potentially reduced operating costs.