09
Sep
Tue
in-person
Financing Options for Early Stage Startups, Laura Bertin, Cairncross & Hempelmann
Funding Your Startup: SAFEs vs. Bridge Notes vs. Series Seed - Which Path is Right for You?
Early-stage founders face a critical decision that can shape their company's future: how to structure their first major funding round. Join us for an interactive session exploring the key differences between SAFEs, convertible bridge notes, and Series Seed preferred stock.
We'll break down the pros and cons of each approach, discuss timing considerations, and help you understand which financing structure aligns best with your startup's goals and circumstances. Whether you're pre-revenue or gaining traction, this practical workshop will equip you with the knowledge to make informed funding decisions and avoid common pitfalls that could impact future fundraising rounds.
Perfect for founders, early employees with equity, and anyone navigating the startup financing landscape.
This topic is ideal for an early-stage focused event - it's highly practical, addresses a common pain point, and the comparison format makes complex financial concepts more digestible
Speaker
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Laura Bertin
Partner. Cairncross & Hempelmann.
Laura focuses her practice on corporate and securities law, where she helps clients navigate the
legal intricacies associated with growing and reaching key milestones over the lifetimes of their
businesses. Drawing on her deep experience working with clients in all stages of development,
Laura serves as corporate counsel to startups, emerging growth companies, and established
privately held and public corporations in a wide range of transactions, including angel and
venture capital financings (convertible notes, seed and preferred stock financings, and SAFEs),
mergers and acquisitions (both buy- and sell-side) and other business transactions.
Laura also advises companies with respect to corporate governance and compliance with
federal and state securities laws and regulations, as well as equity compensation plans, board
and fiduciary matters, and shareholder and LLC agreements.
Colleagues and clients alike appreciate Laura for her practical, conscientious and friendly
approach. Consistent with her focus on long-term client relationships, her core values include
responsiveness, timeliness, transparency and accountability.
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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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