Roger Royse

Roger is a partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP, an international corporate law firm. He is based in the Palo Alto, CA office.

Roger is a frequent speaker, panelist, and moderator at countless technology-oriented events throughout the world.

Roger has penned numerous books and articles about startups, emerging technologies, and contemporary legal issues.

Roger is heavily invested in supporting local communities and charities through volunteer work and the Royse Foundation.

Roger is an adjunct Professor of Taxation at Golden Gate University and a mentor to countless tech startups and founders.

Choice of Entity in a Post-Covid World
Now that you have decided to start a company, the first decision you will make as an entrepreneur is the form of business entity to select. As a practical matter, you have three likely choices: a C corporation, an S corporation and an LLC. Unfortunately,
Roger Royse
02 November, 2020
Now is a Great Time to Start a Company
The middle of a pandemic, with a deep recession looming, might not seem like a good time to start something new — but there are good reasons to launch now if you are in the right industry. It is often noted that companies such as Airbnb, Netflix
Roger Royse
06 October, 2020
China AgTech
First there was an Industrial Revolution, then a Cultural Revolution, and now there is an Agricultural Revolution. The Royse AgTech Innovation Network brought Silicon Valley to China this past December, hosting pitches, panels and presentation events in Shanghai, Beijing, ShenZhen and Hangzhou (and additional events
Roger Royse
31 December, 2017

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