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Early Stage Fundraising: Craig Sherman, WSGR

Craig Sherman has had a storied legal career, acting as corporate counsel for some of the most successful companies to come out of the Northwest. Come prepared with your current issues around fundraising, and learn from Craig and your peers how to properly execute your early raise. 

** THIS SESSION IS FOR EARLY STASGE COMPANIES ($0-$2MM ARR). 
*** We plan to schedule separate sessions on this subject for later stage companies.

SME: Craig Sherman, WSGR

Craig Sherman is a partner at Wilson Sonsini in Seattle, where he focuses on corporate and securities laws, representing startup technology companies from incorporation, through angel and venture financings, M&A, initial public offerings and beyond. He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and domestic and international joint ventures. For over 35 years he has provided business and legal advisory service to growing companies in the Pacific Northwest, throughout the U.S., and internationally.
WHY TO ATTEND?
  • If your business is early stage ($0-$2M ARR) then this session is for you. Come prepared to discuss:
  • Term Sheet negotiations
  • How to structure your Cap Table
  • Investor Rights Agreements
  • Current fundraising environment

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all founders,
not just ceo
People inclined to be Founders are a rare breed, and are hard to spot in society. We welcome ALL Founders, regardless of role, and generate proprietary profiles for every member so you can easily find your next team member or co-Founder.

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current founders
Regardless of where you are on your journey, Founders share a unique set of challenges. Hiring, leadership, managing investors, developing products, handling customer issues, external communications, etc. This community exists to amplify your success.

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TRANSITIONING FOUNDERS
So you’ve founded at least one company, and now you’re looking to refine your next great idea or find the perfect co-founder. Share and learn from a wide array of talented Founders in your area.

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CURIOUS FOUNDERS
Congratulations! You’ve found success as a Founder and are now getting curious about doing it again. Now you need to find the right idea and co-founder to excite you. Share your wisdom and passion while forming new bonds within the startup ecosystem in your area.

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