Tom Taulli is the founder of several companies, including BizEquity, ExamWeb and Hypermart.net (sold to Go2Net). He currently helps companies with financings, tax planning and business strategy.

Mr. Taulli writes for top publications like the NYTimes, BusinessWeek and Forbes.com. He is also the author of seven books, including The Complete M&A Handbook (Random House), Investing in IPO’s (Bloomberg Press) and Stock Options-Getting Your Share of the Action (Bloomberg Press).

In addition to his writing, Mr. Taulli has appeared on high-profile television venues such as CNN, CNBC and Bloomberg TV, and has been quoted in the various print media sources such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and LA Times.

Recent Writings

• The Basics of Starting a Business (NYTimes)
• How to Negotiate a Term Sheet, Part I (BusinessWeek)
• How to Negotiate a Term Sheet, Part II (BusinessWeek)
• Avoiding Tax Pitfalls When Issuing Stock (BusinessWeek)
• How Angel Investing Works (BusinessWeek)
• How to Craft a Winning Investor Deck (BusinessWeek)