Mastering Start-Up Foundations: Legal and Economic Essentials for Founders

Join Cooley for a comprehensive masterclass designed to empower first-time and experienced founders with the essential knowledge to navigate the critical early stages of funding and building a start-up.

Gain important insights into how to secure working capital but still maintain the flexibility you need to operate and scale your business. Through an interactive walkthrough of core concepts such as founder rights, protections, and term sheets, participants will develop a practical understanding of:
- The legal considerations from incorporation through the first priced equity fundraise.
- The importance of adopting a set of shareholder terms that will allow you to fundraise effectively across multiple fundraising rounds.
- How dilution works and how to align economic incentives between investors and builders.