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Essentials of Startup Law: Formation, Fundraising, Exit

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $60
  • 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

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  • $60
  • GA NYC Manhattan (3rd Floor) @ 10 E 21st St 3rd Fl, New York, NY 10010
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What you'll learn in this startup legal training:

Legal mistakes can doom even the best startup concepts and founding teams. In this series, you’ll learn about essential legal issues that startups face, including corporate formation, fundraising documentation, founders’ stock, and board relations. Spanning three sessions, you’ll discuss the formation and organization of the startup, fundraising alternatives, and board relations/corporate governance.

Session I: Forming and Organizing the Startup
  • Explore the decision-making process in forming a startup - including form, timing, documentation, and issues determining the capital structure.
  • Understand the process involved to issue founder stock, tax consequences and vesting considerations.
  • Review the compensation and equity incentive structures available to founders to attract and retain new talent.
Session II: Fundraising Alternatives for Startups, Preferred Stock Term Sheets
  • Discuss the alternatives available for startups to raise capital, including convertible notes, preferred stock and common stock.
  • An overview of term sheets and the due diligence necessary before signing one.
  • Engage in a mock negotiation of a sample term sheet.
Session III: Board Relations, Corporate Governance, Liquidity & Exits
  • Discuss key issues in dealing with your board of directors - including the composition of the board, how to run board meetings, and dealing with conflicts of interest.
  • Explore the important details of good corporate governance for private companies and understand what you need to do now to prepare your company for future growth.
  • Discuss recent developments in exit events, including the initial public offering process and trends in M and A.
Note: The session fee is purely for covering the school's expenses. Wilson Sonsini sees no proceeds from the course.

School Notes:
For students enrolling in 12 week part time and immersive classes, it is not recommended that you book more than one class simultaneously.

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