Come learn with New York City's largest Angel Group!
As an entrepreneur - will you prefer an equity round or a convertible note round - which is preferred by whom and why? It is now common to see most deals with participating preferred - what does it mean, and how does the math work in an exit scenario? What kind of anti-dilution protections are there and what are the differences?
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Come learn with New York City's largest Angel Group!
As an entrepreneur - will you prefer an equity round or a convertible note round - which is preferred by whom and why? It is now common to see most deals with participating preferred - what does it mean, and how does the math work in an exit scenario? What kind of anti-dilution protections are there and what are the differences?
These and many other questions are encountered by investors and entrepreneurs alike every day.
The workshop will once and for all put all these concepts and considerations in order for you.
Presented by three dynamic speakers, with extensive experience in venture creation, and integrated with interactive exercises and mock negotiations - this workshop is a must for those focused on building or investing in new ventures.
The high level agenda will be as follows:
07:30AM - 08:00AM - Registration, breakfast and networking
08:00AM - 11:30AM - workshop, including exercises, mock negotiations and interactive Q&A
The following high level topics will be covered:
* equity types and convertible loans
* how much should be raised
* pre-money, post-money, price per share - valuation vs. other incentives, pre and post cap tables
* liquidation preferences
* anti dilution provisions
* protective provisions
* post funding board composition
* setting up appropriate option pool
* some key tips to entrepreneurs and to investors (not necessarily the same tips!)
* exercises
* negotiation tips and mock negotiations
A hard copy of the presented materials will be provided to paid attendees.