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Michaela Jefferson

Michaela is a freelance business writer and former news editor based in London. Follow her on LinkedIn.

I’m an early startup employee with equity — how do I get my money out?
Analysis
December 4, 2023
I’m an early startup employee with equity — how do I get my money out?
Owning equity as an early employee can be a lucrative endeavour for startup staff
Michaela Jefferson
Why that employee equity deal might not be as lucrative as you think it is
How To
December 1, 2023
Why that employee equity deal might not be as lucrative as you think it is
Tax can considerably reduce the amount of money you take home
Michaela Jefferson
'I made so many mistakes': 10 things not to do when hiring a team in the US
Analysis
October 30, 2023
'I made so many mistakes': 10 things not to do when hiring a team in the US
Babbel managing director Thomas Holl was warned about the mistakes founders make when expanding to the US. Then he made all of them
Michaela Jefferson
How to open a new country office for your startup
Analysis
July 14, 2023
How to open a new country office for your startup
Expanding into a new market is a big step for any startup. How do you get it right when crossing borders?
Michaela Jefferson