TALK TECH: Virtual Mini-Series

Talk Tech: Virtual Mini-Series

5 Week Virtual Webinar

Wednesday, October 16 – Wednesday, November 13 | Online | Register

Join us in our online 5-week web mini-series as we discuss startup equity opportunities. We will help you learn what investors are funding, how to protect your IP, different equity funding options, and how to build a strong founding team.

Featured Speakers From

Guide to Raising from Angels

Webinar 1 – Wednesday, October 16th @ 12PM

Speaker: Lisa Tsou, Founder of the Winning Pitch and Advisory Board Member  -Women Founders Network
Learn more about Lisa Tsou

• What’s an angel and why are they important?
• Finding and approaching the right angel
• What you need to make a great pitch
• Building a relationship with your investor

Venture Financing Options, Structures, and Risks

Webinar 2 – Wednesday, October 23rd @ 12PM

Speaker: Bardia Moayedi, Associate, Troutman Sanders
Learn more about Bardia Moayedi

• Equity funding options
• Structures – SAFEs, Convertible Notes, Seed, and Series A
• Legal and Financial Risks
• Where to start? Which structure is best for you? How do you safeguard as best as you can?

Making IP Part of Your Startup’s Strategy & 5 Ways to Keep Those Trade Secrets Safe

Webinar 3 – Wednesday, October 30th @ 12PM

Speaker: Bryant Lee, Co-Founder/CEO, Cognition IP
Learn more about Bryant Lee

• Identifying IP – An overview of what, where, and why you need to protect
• IP Strategy – Need it? Counsel, your plan, budget, and filing
• 5 Ways to Keep Your IP Safe – IP Ownership, NDAs, Confidentiality and more!

Your Entity Formation Cheat-Sheet

Webinar 4 – Wednesday, November 6th @ 12PM

Speaker: Azad Virk, Shareholder Corporate and Technology Transactions, Stradling
Learn more about Azad Virk

• Legal Structure – What option is right for you? The short of pros/cons, and the cost.
• Registration- What’s with Delaware?
• Is there a time to incorporate? Should I do it online?
• Do investors favor certain structures – like C-Corps?
• How to Register – DIY vs. Law Firm

Building a Healthy Founding Team for Funding and the Future

Webinar 5 – Wednesday, November 13th @ 12PM

Speaker: Ike Kavas, Founder and CEO, Ephesoft
Learn more about Ike Kavas

• It’s one of the top 20 reasons startups fail – why?
• Diverse skill sets, checks and balances, roles and reponsibilities
• Why do funders look at your team?
• Key areas oof focus for your team 
• Building a team for the long haul

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